Group Presentation Review #1

Faith N. Odigbo

Freshmen Seminar

12:10 – 1:00

Dr. Carr

3 November 2010

Group 4.0

Group 4.0 presented the question does historically black colleges and universities have a higher success rate for their students’ then predominately white institution of education? The group presented substantial evidence to prove that the graduation rate of historically black colleges and universities is up there with predominately white institution of education. The presentation was informative I only wished the rest of the group got to talk but the overall presenting was ok. In my opinion, the only thing that should determine a student’s success rate is their determination and their will to see their goal of completing their college career. What really should go into consideration of the graduation rates of the students at historically black college and universities and predominantly white institution of education is the will and if the students are taking advantage of the programs that offer to help them when in need. The group did mention that both schools historically black and predominantly white offer programs in order to help their students succeed. Sometimes, the problems lies at the hand of the students and their mindsets’ and not in the hands of administrative. The presentation was informative, helpful, and made me aware that some students thrive in an environment where they can relate to other students like themselves while others can thrive in any environment. Though the value of education may be same between the two schools but sometimes the environment on the individual campuses plays a significant role then educators give credit. Who knows whether students at historically black colleges and universities because of the environment or the contact with students like themselves or if the students succeed due to their own determination and a good support system back home?