Alliance Between Historical Black Universities And Research Universities For Collaborative Education And Research In Computing Disciplines
Start Date: 03/01/2006
End Date: 05/01/2008
This proposal describes a ten institution collaboration that will result in significant, sustained increase in enrollment and graduation of African-Americans in graduate level computing degree programs and entry into research-oriented careers. Our program, based upon the combined experience of committed partners, will strengthen undergraduate computing programs, create and maintain research experiences for undergraduates, and support ongoing research and teaching partnerships among faculty members. These activities will increase African-Americans’ entry into computing research careers, support new faculty in maximizing their career potential, and produce a steady progression of role models for undergraduate students, indirectly increasing the participation of African-Americans in computing professions more generally.
The plan detailed in this proposal promotes research-based effective practices within several institutions experienced in developing and maintaining productive partnerships. The PIs are experienced in facilitating relationships between research universities and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and avoiding potential pitfalls. Evaluation, a key component of the plan, will furnish ongoing feedback for implementation and will carefully document and disseminate the processes that are effective and ineffective for reaching our goals. These practices will be broadly disseminated, increasing the likelihood that other partnering institutions can successfully adopt them to attain similar outcomes. The HBCU participants in this proposal are: North Carolina A&T State University (lead), Bennett College, Dillard University, Jackson State University and Norfolk State University. The research universities are Colorado, Georgia Tech, and Virginia Tech. North Carolina State and United Negro College Fund Special Programs provide consulting to the alliance. Many relationships already exist between the HBCU and research partners, as well as excellent experience in leading national alliances such as North Carolina’s Alliance for Minority Participation, and the National Center for Women & IT.
Grant Institution: National Science Foundation
Amount: $103,877
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