April 26, 2013

HBCU Context History of Bethune-Cookman University Institutional Profile Division of Student Development Direct Involvement Challenges Questions & Answers

HBCUs offer culture, a rich history and rigorous academic programs. Most importantly, they prepare students for leadership and life after graduation. There are 105 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the nation. In 1965, in Title III of the Higher Education Act of 1965, Congress officially defined an HBCU as a school of higher learning whose principal mission was and is the education of African Americans and was accredited and established before 1964. The first HBCU, Cheney University in Pennsylvania, was founded in 1837. All HBCUs play a critical role in the American system of higher education. For most of America’s history, African Americans seeking a college education could only get it from an HBCU. Today, HBCUs remain one of the surest ways for an African American, or student of any race, to receive a quality education.

While the 105 HBCUs represent just three percent of the nation’s institutions of higher learning, they graduate nearly 20 percent of African Americans who earn undergraduate degrees. In addition, the institutions graduate more than 50 percent of African American professionals and public school teachers. HBCUS hold a unique legacy to the specific needs of young African American minds and continue to demonstrate the most effective ability to graduate African American students poised to be competitive in the corporate, research, academic, governmental and military arenas. HBCUs were created to support African American students but these institutions of higher learning are no longer exclusive for African American students. Today, HBCUs have a significant percentage of non-African American student populations that consist of Asian, Hispanic, International and white American students.

HistoryIn 1904, a very determined young black woman, Mary McLeod Bethune, opened the Daytona Educational and Industrial Training School for Negro Girls with $1.50, faith in God and five little girls for students. Through Dr. Bethune’s lifetime the school underwent several stages of growth and development. In 1923, it became a co-ed high school as a result of a merger with the Cookman Institute of Jacksonville, Florida. A year later, the school became affiliated with The United Methodist Church; it evolved into a junior college by 1931 and became known as Bethune-Cookman College. In 1941, the Florida State Department of Education approved a 4-year baccalaureate program offering liberal arts and teacher education. Dr. Bethune retired in 1942

Born on a farm near Mayesville, South Carolina in 1875, Mary McLeod Bethune, the 15th child of former slaves, rose from humble beginnings to become a world-renowned

educator, civil and human rights leader, champion for women and young people, and an advisor to five U.S. presidents.

The mission is to serve in the Christian tradition the diverse

educational, social, and cultural needs of its students and to develop in them the

desire and capacity for continuous intellectual and

professional growth, leadership and service to others. The University has deep roots in the history of America and continues to

provide services to the broader community through a focus on service learning and

civic engagement

Academic Profile Undergraduate Enrollment by Schools Arts & Humanities...……….……….….397 (11%) Business………………………………..587 (17%) Education……………………...……….486 (14%) Nursing……………….………..............451 (13%) Science, Eng. & Math……………….…417 (12%) Social Sciences…................................1,016 (29%) Liberal Studies….................................….24(<1%) Undecided……….……………..………105 (3%) Graduate Enrollment Transformative Leadership………..….…50 (1%) Integrated Environmental Science……… 7(<1%) 6 Most Popular Majors Nursing, Business Admin., Criminal Justice, Biology,

Psychology, & Mass Communication Graduates Graduates 1943-2012………..……………16,351 Degrees Conferred (2011-2012).………...…..567 Retention Rate (2011-2012)…………………64% Six-Year Graduation Rate (2006)...…….…....43%

Enrollment Data – Fall 2012 Fall Enrollment (Headcount)………………… 3,543 Undergraduate Studies…………………… 3,486 Graduate Studies…………………….……… 57 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)…....……… …3,442 New Students……..……...………..….……1,066 1st Year Returning Students….…..….….........439 Other Returning Students…….....……...…..2,038 Full-Time……….…………………...3,392 (96%) Part-Time……………….….…..........….151 (4%) Residential students…….……….…...1,725 (49%) Florida………….……….…...............2,380 (67%) Out-of-State………………………….1,163 (33%) International………………………….…...95 (3%) Women…….…………….….….........2,081 (59%) Men…………………………….…….1,462 (41%) Undergraduate Student Ethnicity American Indian/Alaskan Natives……….4 (<1%) Asian………………..……………………7 (<1%) Black/African Americans.……….…..2,769 (78%) Hispanic/Latino……………….……...…..65 (2%) White/Caucasian….………..…….….........68 (2%) Other/Unknown….…………….............524 (15%) 2 or More Races….………………………43 (1%)

Campus Life – Fall 2012 Fiscal Profile Campus Size………………………… 83.5 acres Campus Buildings………………………….…63 Dormitories (7 Male/11 Female/1 Co-Ed)……19 *Computer Labs…………………………….. .27 Tuition & Fees………………………….$14,410 Room & Board………………………..… $8,548 Faculty Faculty/Student Ratio……………………….1:17 Teaching Faculty (Full-time)……………… .178 Teaching Faculty (Part-time)…………………70 Academic Deans/Director...…………………..11 Staff (full time).....………………………………348 Athletics NCAA DIV.1– Athletic Programs 8 male/9

female Student Athletes…………..……………...… 260 Six-Year Graduation Rate (2005)………...….63% Mascot: Wildcat Colors: Maroon & Gold

Library and Learning Resources Volumes Added…………...………………...7,596 Volumes Held……………...……….…....142,396 Units of Microfilm…………..……….……45,000 Periodical Titles………………..…….………. 68 Circulations……………………..….……..26,629 Financial Resources Total Revenues…………………….. $67,018,258 Tuition & Fees……………….......…..$48,936,697 Grants/Contracts………………………$4,803,234 Private Gifts/Grants………………...…$4,869,149 Other Income………………………….$1,127,284 Aux. Enterprises…………………......$17,404,723 Total Expenses……………………. $64,326,344 Instruction & Research…...……… $19,785,714 Academic Support………………..…. $1,323,345 Student Services and Activities…..…..$6,999,952 Institutional Support.……………..…$14,160,840 Aux. Enterprises………………….... $13,509,281 Total Endowment (June 2012)….….$41,817,907

Dr. Dwuan Warmack V.P of Student Development and Enrollment Management

Mr. Anthony OwensDirector of Student Involvement

Formulation of Greek Publication Help Implement Black Male Institute The WildCat Experience (Summer

Orientation) Help to Formulate NHPW (Sept 24 -28) Project S.T.E.P.S !!

Age “Codeswitchability” Loco Parentis WOW its HOT! Student Formation Area/Location

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