other – hbcu
HBCUs face leadership changes amid rising enrollments. Over 30 of 107 HBCUs announced new presidents/chancellors since 2022. Increased applications to larger HBCUs possibly due to Supreme Court ending affirmative action in college admissions. HBCU leadership challenging due to under-resourced institutions serving under-resourced people. Average tenure of American college president shrinking, from 8.5 years in 2006 to 5.9 years in 2023. Chronic underfunding of HBCUs contributes to leadership retention issues. Board of trustees’ involvement in leadership selection also significant.