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Book Synopsis: With significant lessons from the history and evolution of HBCUs, a guide to the strategic conversations all higher education institutions must have to prepare students for a complex world. In Hope and Healing, former Morehouse College president John Silvanus Wilson, Jr. looks to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to examine what it takes not only to survive as a relevant institution of higher education, but to thrive. Wilson draws on pivotal moments in the timelines of HBCUs and the work of past visionaries such as W.E.B. DuBois and Booker T. Washington to yield important perspectives on the future of higher education and the role of HBCUs within it. Wilson documents the strengths of HBCUs, which endure even as factors such as school desegregation, enrollment shifts, and fundraising shortages have deeply affected their operation. These schools have long optimized institutional character, he shows, and he encourages their leaders to similarly optimize institutional capital. Wilson emphasizes the indispensable role of educational finance in keeping schools viable and vital to US education, discussing funding approaches such as targeted endowment strategies, large-scale capital campaigns based in STEM research, and partnerships between schools and the philanthropic community. Wilson’s asset-based framework reveals pathways for all higher education institutions to invest in their long-term futures. Suffused with optimism, the book credits HBCUs as exemplars that consistently demonstrate how all colleges and universities can marshal their institutional resources to shape better citizens, foster civic literacy, and work toward a better tomorrow.
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If you're looking for a thought-provoking book that explores the crucial role of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in shaping the future of American democracy, then look no further. "Hope and Healing: Black Colleges and the Future of American Democracy" by John Silvanus Wilson, Jr. is a must-read for anyone interested in the strategic conversations that all higher education institutions must have.
Wilson takes a deep dive into the rich history and evolution of HBCUs, drawing on influential figures such as W.E.B. DuBois and Booker T. Washington. By examining pivotal moments in the timelines of these institutions, Wilson offers valuable perspectives on the future of higher education and the specific role of HBCUs within it.
Despite facing challenges like school desegregation, shifting enrollments, and financial shortages, HBCUs have thrived by optimizing their unique institutional character. In "Hope and Healing," Wilson urges leaders in all higher education institutions to follow suit and optimize their own institutional capital. He highlights the vital importance of educational finance in ensuring the longevity and vitality of these schools, presenting innovative funding approaches like targeted endowment strategies, STEM-based capital campaigns, and partnerships with the philanthropic community.
However, "Hope and Healing" is more than just a historical analysis and a call for financial support. Wilson's book instills optimism by showcasing HBCUs as exemplars that consistently demonstrate how all colleges and universities can make a positive impact on society. By investing in their long-term futures and embracing the principles outlined in this book, institutions of higher education can shape better citizens, foster civic literacy, and work towards a better tomorrow.
Don't miss out on this transformative book that offers a roadmap for higher education institutions to thrive in a complex world. Experience the enlightening insights of "Hope and Healing: Black Colleges and the Future of American Democracy" and join the conversation on the future of education. Get your copy now!
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