Students have a chance to identify and associate with positive role models to network. Students develop personal pride and self esteem and a stronger sense of belonging. The opportunity to study in a positive cultural atmosphere. The opportunity to be in a setting generally perceived to be more supportive of students of color. Less culture shock for many African-American students.
Teachers become aware of the problems of African-American students.
Nor was it found that HBCUs isolated black students from students from mainstream institutions higher education or society. The intent of this study was to offer educators a viewpoint of black African-American educators' perspective regarding historically black colleges and universities. This information is presented in the hope that they will be encouraged to more accurately formulate their own opinions on this topic. References Astin, Alexander. A History of Negro Education in The South .