President Trump’s executive order in April aimed to strengthen historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) by appointing an executive director and a President's Board of Advisors. Eight months later, these positions remain vacant, causing concern among advocates about communication gaps with the White House during significant changes in higher education policy. The executive director role has historically focused on federal advocacy for HBCUs, with prior appointees serving as critical in-house advocates for funding and partnerships, essential for navigating federal grants and opportunities.
Since the 1980s, the executive director of the HBCUs initiative, established by President Jimmy Carter, has been responsible for advocating for HBCUs' federal policy interests.
Toldson said there are likely to be 'missed opportunities' for HBCUs during the limbo period before an executive director is chosen.
Appointees serve as HBCUs' 'in-house advocates,' ... have historically sought out federal funding and partnership opportunities for these institutions.
Without representation within the federal government, it becomes difficult for smaller HBCUs to compete for grants.
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