Minority-serving institutions (i.e., historically Black colleges and universities, Tribal colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and Asian-serving institutions) all play a significant, but under-examined role in American higher education. This course covers the development and evolution of these institutions in the context of American higher education both historically and more contemporarily. This course will emphasize the characteristics of MSIs based on their political and racialized origins, student populations, funding schemes, governance and leadership.
