Ebony Nichols |
Name: Ebony Denise Nichols
School: The University of Mississippi Major: Psychology Mentor: Dr. Karen Christoff Expected Graduation Date: May 2008 Organizations & Honors:
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ABSTRACT
Academic and Social Similarities and Differences between African American Students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities and those attending Traditionally White Institutions
| Differences in the social and academic experiences of African-Americans at HBCUs and Traditionally White Institutions (TWIs) have led to controversial research findings regarding which environment is best for promoting success for African-American students. The present study represents a preliminary attempt to investigate similarities and differences in backgrounds and college experiences for students that have chosen to attend a HBCU versus those at a TWI. Twenty-two Black undergraduate students completed an anonymous paper-and pencil survey, 12 from HBCUs and 10 from a TWI. There were surprisingly few differences found the between groups: HBCU students reported belonging to more college clubs and groups, students in the TWI group reported more often feeling like a ‘token’, HBCU students reported more African-American college teachers and a higher percentage of African-American students at their Middle and High Schools. |