Since 2016, I’ve written about the high rate of turnover in executive leadership positions (Chancellors and Presidents) at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for HBCU Digest. Over the course of the past six reports, I’ve noted the annual 25-35% turnover in these key leadership positions at HBCUs and the impact of reputational harm, growth, momentum, and negative career impacts for these executives as well as those recruited to and serving in management roles across those campuses (
Great research into how executive turnover differs between HBCUs and HSIs. The approach in developing the scope and methodology for the research on point. It appears that the underlying issues with HBCU turnover are (as expressed near the end of the article) board and political meddling that can hamper opportunities. It would be interesting to see a risk assessment research into HBCUs’ sustainability in the 21st century. I recall in previous articles about the potential for more HBCUs to fold within the next 10 years (if I recall the number). I wonder if that prediction still holds and if the turnover rate will only speed up the demise of some HBCUs.
Great research into how executive turnover differs between HBCUs and HSIs. The approach in developing the scope and methodology for the research on point. It appears that the underlying issues with HBCU turnover are (as expressed near the end of the article) board and political meddling that can hamper opportunities. It would be interesting to see a risk assessment research into HBCUs’ sustainability in the 21st century. I recall in previous articles about the potential for more HBCUs to fold within the next 10 years (if I recall the number). I wonder if that prediction still holds and if the turnover rate will only speed up the demise of some HBCUs.