Historically Black Colleges and Universities: A Reference Handbook (Contemporary Education Issues)

I actively work with most of the U.S.'s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), however, having never graduated from an HBCU, I sought out this reference guide to get a better understanding and appreciation of these wonderful institutions of higher learning. Although there are some interesting tidbits the research overall is weak and the work is intellectually lazy.

For example on page 38, referencing one of the co-authors previous books as the source for this thought, the authors claim the hypothesis that the programs and curriculum of historically white schools are of excellence and quality have largely not been tested. However, based upon the accomplishments, achievement and earning power of HBCU graduates, HBCUs can claim their programs are of excellence and quality. First of all, if the quality of education of historically white schools have not been tested, then how does U.S. News and World Report rank colleges and universities each year? Secondly, if the authors are using the accomplishments, achievement and earning power of their graduates as a measure of HBCU academic success, wouldn't that also be a basis for measuring predominately white colleges? Lastly, the authors offer no empirical data proving their claims about HBCUs, not to mention figures, which compare HBCUs with traditionally white schools.