Table of contents : Cover Half Title Title Copyright Dedication Contents Acknowledgments Foreword Foreword Introduction 1. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the Old South and the New South Change and Continuity 2. Black Colleges Still Making an Indelible Impact with Less 3. Success Against the Odds the HBCU Experience 4. Creating a Pathway the Role of Historically Black Institutions in Enhancing Access, Retention, and Graduation 5. A Tradition of Access and Academic Excellence 6. A Contribution to Higher Education Mentoring Methods and Techniques Developed by Historically Black Colleges and Universities 7. Character Education the Raison d'Ȇtre of Historically Black Colleges and Universities 8. Factors that Influence Success for African American Students 9. The Role of Black Colleges in Promoting Self-Concept and Student Centeredness Among Students 10. What Makes African American Students Successful at Historically Black Colleges and Universities the First-Year Program 11. Future Faculty for the Nation'S Historically Black Colleges and Universities Challenges and a Model for Intervention 12. Pathways to Success Recruitment and Retention Methods at Oakwood College 13. Recreating the Extended Family for African American University Students a Formula for Success 14. Personal Reflections of Faculty Members at Virginia State University 15. Pathways to Student Success at Fayetteville State University 16. What Makes African American Students Successful in Other Universities Inclusiveness Rules of Engagement 17. Old Wine in New Bottles Visioning Values in Higher Education 18. Epilogue Index