Monday, April 26, 2010

April 2010 - HBCUs and HSIs (Twitter Feeds)

Recent Tweets on HBCUs and HSIs:






Thursday, April 22, 2010

April 2010 - HBCUs and HSIs (Texas-Based Dissertations and Theses on HBCUs and HSIs)


TACUSPA Readers,

In Texas, many doctoral and master's level students are researching the higher education environment. Since we are focused on HBCUs and HSIs this month, we wanted to provide you with a list of Texas-based dissertation and thesis authors and their dissertation topics. Each of these dissertations and theses should be available via your library's ProQuest database OR ask your interlibrary loan department to order the item for you!



A predictive model of Hispanic participation in Texas higher education: Inferences drawn from institutional data in prevalent Hispanic states
by 
Haynes, Robert Michael, Ph.D., University of North Texas, 2009, 138 pages; AAT 3385791



Hispanic/Latino college student involvement in student organization leadership roles
by 
McKinney, Barry Slade, Ed.D., Texas A&M University - Kingsville, 2009, 129 pages; AAT 3363972



Latina sorority involvement and the college experience: Social and academic impact
by 
Garcia-McMillian, Darilis, M.A., The University of Texas at El Paso, 2009, 98 pages; AAT 1473861



An empirical analysis of factors that influence the first year to second year retention of students at one large, Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)
by Wilkerson, Steven Lamar, Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2008, 226 pages; AAT 3333787


Faculty and student out-of-classroom interaction: Student perceptions of quality of interaction
by 
Alderman, Rosalind Veronica, Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2008, 129 pages; AAT 3321628



Inclusiveness at public doctoral-granting HSIs in Texas and its relationship to degree completion as perceived by doctoral students: Implications for "Next Generation" HSI policy
by 
Martinez, Adam G., Ed.D., Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi, 2008, 271 pages; AAT 3304622



Minorities in the majority: College adjustment of Latinas and Latinos at a Hispanic serving institution
by 
Rood, Angela N., Psy.D., Our Lady of the Lake University, 2008, 111 pages; AAT 3323784



Emerging pride of place: Mexican American teacher candidates' perceptions and experiences within a historically Black university in Texas
by 
Davies, Jenefred Hederhorst, Ph.D., The University of Texas at Austin, 2007, 456 pages; AAT 3274781



Supports for and barriers to on-time graduation as perceived by African American undergraduate students at historically Black colleges and universities and historically White colleges and universities
by 
Edwards, Jennifer T., Ed.D., Sam Houston State University, 2007, 188 pages; AAT 3288389



Emerging pride of place: Mexican American teacher candidates' perceptions and experiences within a historically Black university in Texas
by 
Davies, Jenefred Hederhorst, Ph.D., The University of Texas at Austin, 2007, 456 pages; AAT 3274781



Career paths to the presidency of private black colleges in Texas, as perceived by present and past occupants of the office
by 
Henry, Clifton W., Ed.D., Baylor University, 2006, 162 pages; AAT 3238492



The influence of knowledge of homosexuality and religious importance to homophobia among African American students at a historically Black college
by 
Redmond, Dionne Monique, Ed.D., Texas Southern University, 2006, 108 pages; AAT 33175



Attributes influencing the adjustment of white faculty at selected historically black colleges and universities in Texas
by 
Louis, Dave Anthony Robert, Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2005, 150 pages; AAT 3231555



Hispanic serving institutions: Websites and student facilitation programs
by 
Fisher, Michael Leighton, Ed.D., The University of Texas at El Paso, 2005, 178 pages; AAT 3196420



Restoring accreditation in two private Texas Historically Black Colleges
by 
Jones, Bronte Denise, Ph.D., The University of Texas at Austin, 2005, 219 pages; AAT 3174485



Please let us know if we missed your dissertation or thesis on community colleges in Texas! We will be happy to add you to this list!

The TACUSPA Graduate Education and Research Commission

Monday, April 19, 2010

April 2010 - HBCUs and HSIs (Recent books focused on HBCUs and HSIs)

These are recent books focused on HBCUs and HSIs. If  you have any additional books to add, please let us know (jennifertedwards@tarleton.edu).

Shelfari: Book reviews on your book blog
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Thursday, April 15, 2010

TACUSPA Article & Grant Competition Deadline - April 16th





TACUSPA Members,

The Graduate Education and Research Commission would like to announce this year's article and grant competitions! 

Do you need some money for thesis, dissertation, or department-based research? Would you like to see your research and graduate school papers in print AND have a chance to be honored for your efforts? Submit a research paper or 
grant proposal by April 16, 2010!

TACUSPA Research Development Grant - Application Form 2010

TACUSPA Article Competition - Call for Papers 2010

If you have ANY questions, please contact the Graduate Education and Research Commission (
jtedwards@tarleton.edu) or call 254-968-9638.

*Also, please remember that the TACUSPA blog is updated EVERY MONDAY! This month's topic is focused on HBCUs and HSIs - http://tacuspa.blogspot.com. Subscribe to the blog -http://tacuspa.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default.

Sincerely,

Jennifer T. Edwards & Sandi Osters
TACUPSA Graduate Education and Research Commission Co-Chairs

The Texas REACH Conference: Helping Foster Youth REACH their Dream of a College Education



TX Reach logo (2)
Helping Foster Youth REACH their Dream of a College Education
Texas State University
LBJ Student Center Ballroom
601 University Dr.
San Marcos, TX 78666
Inaugural Convening of Higher Education Institutions and Child Welfare Programs
Day One: May 26, 2010    11:30 am to 4:45 pm
Day Two:  May 27, 2010     8:30 am to 2:00 pm

Please register by May 14th, by going to the Texas REACH website:

Why you should attend....
Hear about nationally recognized research and programs for youth aging out of care
Learn the latest on local efforts in our own state
Become familiar with the most up-to-date resources for youth leaving care
Hear directly from young people about what works!

Conference Cost:  $35.00.  This cost includes attendance to the conference both days, conference materials, lunch on both days, breakfast on day two and snacks.   

Lodging
The website also contains information about lodging.  There is currently a room block available for Texas Reach participants and this information is contained on the website.  However, the room block will be released on April 26th.

A limited number of scholarships are available.  For scholarship information or general questions, please contact Tanesha Dillard at 512-691-1553 or tdillard@casey.org  or Elaine Carter at 512-691-1566 or ecarter@casey.org


Monday, April 12, 2010

HBCUs and HSIs (Week One) - List of HBCUs and HSIs AND Current Research

In this week's post, we highlight the various HBCUs and HSIs in Texas. We provide a list of institutions classified as an HBCU or HSI and we highlight recent research focused on HBCUs and HSIs in Texas.

TG's Report - "Profile of Minority Serving Institutions in Texas" -

Texas Hispanic Serving Institutions Consortium - http://txhsic.org/

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities - http://www.hacu.net/hacu/Default_EN.asp

White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities - http://ed.gov/about/inits/list/whhbcu/edlite-index.html

Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs): Serving Latino Students -

HBCUs in Texas:
Prairie View A&M University
Huston-Tillotson University
Jarvis Christian College
Paul Quinn College
Southwestern Christian College
Texas College
Texas Southern University
St. Philip's College
Wiley College

HSIs in Texas
Baptist University of the Americas, San Antonio
Brazosport College, Lake Jackson
Brookhaven College, Farmers Branch
Coastal Bend College, Beeville
Del Mar College, Corpus Christi
El Centro College, Dallas
El Paso Community College, El Paso
Galveston College, Galveston
Houston Community College System, Houston
Howard College, Big Spring
Laredo Community College, Laredo
Midland College, Midland
Mountain View College, Dallas
Northwest Vista College, San Antonio
Odessa College, Odessa
Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio, San Antonio
Palo Alto College, San Antonio
Saint Edward's University, Austin
San Antonio College, San Antonio
San Jacinto College-Central Campus, Pasadena
South Plains College, Levelland
South Texas College, McAllen
Southwest Texas Junior College, Uvalde
Southwestern Adventist University, Keene
St Marys University, San Antonio
St Philips College, San Antonio
Sul Ross State University, Alpine
Texas A & M International University, Laredo
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi
Texas A & M University-Kingsville, Kingsville
Texas State Technical College-Harlingen, Harlingen
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio
The University of Texas at Brownsville, Brownsville
The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso
The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin, Odessa
The University of Texas-Pan American, Edinburg
University of Houston-Downtown, Houston
University of St Thomas, Houston
University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio
Victoria College, Victoria
Wharton County Junior College, Wharton


Monday, April 5, 2010

April 2010 - HBCUs and HSIs (An Overview of the Month's Posts)

TACUSPA Members,

This month's focus is on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) in Texas! Through the next few weeks, we will highlight the following:

I. A List of HBCUs and HSIs in Texas.
II. "What are HBCUs and HSIs?"
III. Current Tweets on HBCUs and HSIs
IV. Recent News and Research on HBCUs and HSIs
V. Recent Texas-Based Dissertations on HBCUs and HSIs
VI. Recent Youtube Videos on Issues Encountered By  HBCUs and HSIs
VII. Recent Books on HBCUs and HSIs

If you would like to highlight an HBCU or HSI in Texas, please send an e-mail to Dr. Jennifer Edwards - jennifertedwards@gmail.com.


Enjoy this month's topic!



Sincerely,


The TACUSPA Graduate Education and Research Commission
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