Wilberforce University: A squandered treasure

The intention of the analysis is to gain an in-depth understanding of what roles various aspects of the operations and history of the university played in the evolution leading to its current status. Parsing out the real record and the underlying salient points behind the story of sheer survival of this institution present clues that, when cobbled together, can offer valuable solutions and insights for colleges and universities of a similar ilk. Using the story of Wilberforce as a touchstone can contribute to the sector toward achieving and maintaining sustainability of historically black colleges and universities (particularly small privates) as a viable option in higher education. Finally, and equally as important, choosing Wilberforce University brings worthwhile attention to the captivating story of one of the nation's older institutions of higher learning of its kind.

Burnette, Colette Pierce. 2015. Wilberforce university: A squandered treasure. Ph.D. diss., University of Pennsylvania.