WHO WE SERVE

IMPACT. EMPOWER. AMPLIFY.

HBCU STUDENT CHALLENGES

A recent report, titled Basic Needs Inse­cu­ri­ty at His­tor­i­cal­ly Black Col­leges and Uni­ver­si­ties, exam­ines these issues and shares rec­om­men­da­tions to address them. The pub­li­ca­tion, fund­ed by the Annie E. Casey Foun­da­tion, draws on find­ings from a sur­vey admin­is­tered to near­ly 5,000 stu­dents from 14 pub­lic and pri­vate four-year HBCUs. Nation­wide, 75% of stu­dents at HBCUs are Pell Grant recip­i­ents.

FACTORS

-Funding For Tuition

-Lack of Family Support

-Housing

-Transportation

-Food Insecurity

-Self Efficacy

-Social & Emotional Support

-Not aware of Campus Resources

-Lack of Personal Funds

-Career Pathways

-Staying in College

-Graduating College

-Employment After College

-Relocation Fees

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT CHALLENGES

Low-income students are the main force behind the demand for Title I money. Other descriptive words are students in poverty, pupils with low socioeconomic status (SES), and kids who qualify for free or reduced-cost school lunch. These pupils require extra assistance owing to their particular requirements and features, as well as the difficulties they face both at home and at school. Students from low socioeconomic origins frequently experience difficulties at home that make it difficult, if not impossible, to concentrate on personal performance while at school. They may not have enough food or a safe place to live, and they may even be homeless. The absence of a safe and predictable workplace can have major consequences for the overall physical and emotional health of a child as he or she grows up. These and other outside factors affect academic and cognitive performance in school, as well as emotional engagement and in-school behavior.

FACTORS

-Lack of Family Support

-Housing

-Transportation

-Food Insecurity

-Self Efficacy

-Social & Emotional Support

-Not aware of Campus Resources

-Lack of Personal Funds

-Career Pathways

-Graduating High School

 

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Our HBCUs Matter Faculty & Staff Fellowship Cohort supports and trains HBCU Faculty and Staff with leadership development, student success modules, class and school turnaround management strategies, industry training,research grants, and industry mentorship. OHMF fellows is a year-long program. A stipend, up to 80 hours of professional development, and funding for relevant travel are all provided to 25 participants in the program. The curriculum of the fellowship is created by HBCU teachers, prominent workforce partners, and industry professionals, guaranteeing relevancy and a creative and customized professional development experience.

FACULTY & STAFF FELLOWSHIP SELECTION CRITERIA

The selection criteria for the Faculty & Staff Fellows were created via our OHMF Fellow Rubric.

-Current HBCU Faculty or Staff

-Recommendation Letters

-Previous Research and or Development Program Experience

-Commitment to completing culminating research project or a program

-Complete the Fellow Cohort Application

-Complete the Fellow Scholar Cohort Interview

-Complete the Faculty Development Intensive Sessions

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Future of HBCUs Matter Educator Fellowship Cohort is for 9th-12th Grade Title 1 school educators. The program provides pedagogy development, class and school turnaround management strategies, networking, and steam integration training. OHMF fellows is a year-long program. A stipend, up to 80 hours of professional development, and funding for relevant travel are all provided to 25 participants in the program. The curriculum of the fellowship is created by teachers, prominent workforce partners, and industry professionals, guaranteeing relevancy and a creative and customized professional development experience.

HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATOR FELLOW SELECTION CRITERIA

The selection criteria for the High School Educator Fellows were created via our OHMF Fellow Rubric.

-Current Teacher, Administrator, or Counselor

-Recommendation Letters

-Working at a Title I High School

-Actively promote attending HBCUs

-Commitment to completing culminating research project or a program

-Complete the Fellow Cohort Application

-Complete the Fellow Scholar Cohort Interview

-Complete the Educator Development Intensive Sessions

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Our HBCUs Matter Legacy Builders Leadership Cohort is an immersive educational experience for HBCU Alumni which provides professional development, industry training, and networking, executive coaching and development, board and alumni training. Partners can network and connect with Alumni about their firms and organizations, discussing open positions and chances for progress. Legacy Builders mentor My HBCU Matters Scholars and support their HBCU Alumni Engagement Office as part of a cohort-created strategic project plan.

HBCU SCHOLAR SELECTION CRITERIA

The selection criteria for the HBCU Scholars were created via our NBMBAA Scholar Rubric.

-HBCU Alumni

-5+ Years of work experience

-Actively looking for Employment

-Willing to Mentor HBCU Scholars

-Legacy Builder Cohort Application

-Complete the Legacy Builder Cohort Interview

-Complete the Leadership Development Intensive Sessions

BECOME A SPONSOR

Our aim is to engage with Sponsors, Corporate Partners, and Donors who are committed to providing a wealth of opportunities for students, faculty, and alumni to partner with us so that we can continue to educate, engage, and expose the HBCU community to various industries and career opportunities.
Our Partners

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To learn about becoming a partner, contact our Partner Development Team at  [email protected].