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The Case for Consolidation of HBCUs (776 hits)

In an article titled, "The Case for Consolidation of HBCUs" by Charles J. Evans at BlackCommentator.com, he offers the following observation:
"I am suggesting that some HBCUs consolidate under their own volition. Schools that realize they are having problems recruiting students, making payments on critical bills, developing multiple majors under disciplines etc. may consider consolidation as a way to keep both schools active and ultimately, help the mission of HBCUs to continue. This may also be a way to combine endowments and offer more aid to attending students."

I agree with the recommendation of the author. However, I would recommend that the underlying premise should be to "strengthen the surviving institution." That is what happens in the business world when mergers and acquistions are considered. When cultures are blended, naturally, there will be a dominant set of values that prevail. However, troubled businesses look for merger or acquistion partners that will help ensure survival.

What comes to my mind is that Morris Brown College should be "looking for a more stable suitor to which it can "add value." It is clear that this institution does not have a long term future. Their ongoing struggles will only prolong the inevitable, and do a disservice to its students primarily in the process.

This is an idea whose time has come. Read the article and let me know what you think.

Roger Madison
www.izania.com