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Executive Order 13532 (February 26, 2010) “Promoting Excellence, Innovation, and Sustainability at Historically Black C

Executive Order 13532 (February 26, 2010) “Promoting Excellence, Innovation, and Sustainability at Historically Black Colleges and Universities” (HBCUs). Executive Order 13532 (February 26, 2010). Purpose To advance the development of the Nation’s full potential;

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Executive Order 13532 (February 26, 2010) “Promoting Excellence, Innovation, and Sustainability at Historically Black C

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  1. Executive Order 13532 (February 26, 2010) “Promoting Excellence, Innovation, and Sustainability at Historically Black Colleges and Universities” (HBCUs)

  2. Executive Order 13532 (February 26, 2010) Purpose • To advance the development of the Nation’s full potential; • To advance equal opportunity in higher education; • To strengthen the capacities of Historically Black Colleges and Universities; and • To increase the opportunities for these institutions to participate in and benefit from Federal programs.

  3. Key Responsibilities The Secretary of Education • Identify designated Federal departments and agencies; • Request each designated entity to submit an annual plan; • Develop an integrated Annual Federal Plan for Assistance to Historically Black Colleges and Universities for submission to the President; • Monitor compliance of the Annual Federal Plan after it is approved by the President; and, • Submit an annual report to the President reflecting the performance of the designated federal agencies.

  4. Key Responsibilities Designated Federal Agencies • Develop an annual plan to increase the capacity of HBCUs to participate in Federal programs. • Enter into appropriate grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements with • HBCUs. • Reflect HBCU annual goals in department’s annual budget submissions. • Provide as appropriate, technical assistance and information to HBCUs to facilitate attainment of goals. • Appoint a senior official to report directly to the department or agency head. • Submit an Annual Performance Report.

  5. Interagency Working Group • Representatives from agencies designated by the Secretary to help advance and coordinate the work of Federal agencies pursuant to the order, where appropriate.

  6. The White House Initiative onHBCUs • Assist the Secretary in the implementation of the Executive Order; • Assist the Secretary in the role of liaisons between the Executive Branch and HBCUs; and, • Provide staff support for the Secretary and the President’s Board of Advisors.

  7. The President’s Board of Advisors • Prepare an Annual Report to the Secretary of Education for submission to the President; • Report on the progress achieved under the Executive Order; and, • Circulate the Annual Federal Plan for Assistance to Historically Black Colleges and Universities to HBCU Presidents and Chancellors; • Advise the President and the Secretary on all matters pertaining to strengthening the educational capacity of HBCUs;

  8. Background • Policy: • - Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have made historic and ongoing contributions to the general welfare and prosperity of our country. • Established by visionary leaders, America's HBCUs, for over 150 years, have produced many of the Nation's leaders in business, government, academia, and the military and have provided generations of American men and women with hope and educational opportunity. • The Nation's 105 HBCUs are located in 20 States, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands and serve more than 300,000 undergraduate and graduate students. • .

  9. Background • Policy (cont:) • These institutions continue to be important engines of economic growth and community service, and they are proven ladders of intergenerational advancement for men and women of all ethnic, racial, and economic backgrounds, especially African Americans. • These institutions also produce a high number of baccalaureate recipients who go on to assume leadership and service roles in their communities and who successfully complete graduate and professional degree programs.

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