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Illonka Rose's avatar

One of the issues that should also be considered is the lack of good Administrative leadership at many of these HBCUs. Examine UMES where the lawyers in that community have made a magnanimous living suing the institution on various Tittle VII claims, extorting large settlements. The senior level administrators steal, the system aware of all this just allows it to continue; while our students suffer; faculty are treated badly, not receiving promotional raises.... I could go on

The point is, that until we ensure strong structures, competent leadership some of these institutions will be doomed either way.

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Jarrett Carter Sr.'s avatar

But doesn't the state bear some responsibility for any leadership lapses? They appoint the presidents who appoint vice-presidents who appoint directors -- if there is incompetence at higher levels of administration it begins with the president and the board which appointed him.

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Illonka Rose's avatar

That’s absolutely correct and my point. Look at the Presidents appointed at some of these institutions, the state is not as committed to those searches and just fills the vacancy with a warm body. If they are removed from the system how can they compete. I’m neither in favor of or opposed to the separation proposal, I’m just highlighting a problem plaguing many of our institutions.

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