President's Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities

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President's Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Type: Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Parent organization: Department of Education
Top organization: Department of Education
Employees: Varies (typically 21 members)
Executive: Chair
Budget:
Address: 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202, United States
Website: https://sites.ed.gov/whhbcu/policy/presidents-board-of-advisors-pba-on-hbcus/
Creation Legislation: Executive Order by President Jimmy Carter in 1980, re-authorized by subsequent Presidents
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Mission
The mission of the President's Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) is to advise the President of the United States and the U.S. Secretary of Education on how to strengthen the capacity of HBCUs to provide high-quality education, increase opportunities for these institutions to participate in and benefit from federal programs, and ensure they remain engines of opportunity for African American students.
Services

Policy recommendations; Advocacy; Strategic planning

Regulations

The President's Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) provides strategic advice to the President and the U.S. Department of Education on policies and initiatives that support HBCUs. It aims to enhance their academic excellence, infrastructure, and ability to serve as pivotal institutions for African American education and beyond.

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Mission

The board's mission is to assist in the development of policies that enhance the educational, financial, and infrastructural capabilities of HBCUs. This involves advocating for increased funding, research opportunities, and partnerships that can elevate these institutions' role in the educational landscape and economic development.[1]

Parent organization

The board operates under the U.S. Department of Education, which oversees educational policy and programs at the federal level.

Legislation

The board was originally established by an Executive Order signed by President Jimmy Carter in 1980, with subsequent reauthorizations by various Presidents, most notably by President Biden in 2021 with Executive Order 14041.[2]

Partners

  • Historically Black Colleges and Universities
  • Federal agencies with educational programs
  • Philanthropic and corporate entities
  • State and local governments[3]

Number of employees

The board consists of up to 21 members, appointed by the President, representing various sectors with interests in HBCUs.

Organization structure

Members include HBCU presidents, leaders from business, education, philanthropy, and other relevant fields.

Leader

The board is chaired by an individual appointed by the President, who leads the board's activities and represents its findings.

Divisions

The board does not have formal divisions but operates through:

  • Subcommittees or task forces focused on specific areas like infrastructure, research, or student success.

List of programs

  • Annual report to the President on HBCU progress and needs
  • Recommendations for policy changes to support HBCUs
  • Advocacy for funding and legislative support

Last total enacted budget

The budget for the board's operations is not publicly specified; funding is part of the broader Department of Education's budget.

Staff

The board does not have dedicated staff; it is supported by personnel from the Department of Education.

Funding

Funding for the board's activities comes from the Department of Education's allocation for the White House Initiative on HBCUs.

Services provided

The board provides advisory services, focusing on policy, funding, and strategic initiatives to enhance HBCUs' capabilities in education, research, and community service.

Regulations overseen

The board does not oversee regulations but influences policy decisions that could lead to regulatory changes or funding opportunities for HBCUs.

Headquarters address

400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202, United States

History

Since its establishment in 1980, the board has been pivotal in advocating for HBCUs, ensuring they receive adequate support in various forms from federal, state, and private sectors. Under different administrations, the board's focus has evolved but consistently aimed at strengthening HBCUs.[4]

External links

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Department of Education. "President's Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities". U.S. Department of Education, https://sites.ed.gov/whhbcu/policy/presidents-board-of-advisors-pba-on-hbcus/ (accessed February 8, 2025).
  2. ↑ White House. "Executive Order on White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities". The White House, https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/09/03/executive-order-on-white-house-initiative-on-advancing-educational-equity-excellence-and-economic-opportunity-through-historically-black-colleges-and-universities/ (accessed February 8, 2025).
  3. ↑ U.S. Department of Education. "President's Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities". U.S. Department of Education, https://sites.ed.gov/whhbcu/policy/presidents-board-of-advisors-pba-on-hbcus/ (accessed February 8, 2025).
  4. ↑ U.S. Department of Education. "President's Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities". U.S. Department of Education, https://sites.ed.gov/whhbcu/policy/presidents-board-of-advisors-pba-on-hbcus/ (accessed February 8, 2025).
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