Type of Document	Dissertation
Author	Brice, Kathryn T.
Author's Email Address	dkttbrice@aol.com
URN	etd-11222005-144642
Title	The Effect of Linkages on Science and Technology at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Degree	Doctor of Philosophy
Department	Public Policy
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Dr. Amy Helling Committee Member Dr. Bhaven Sampat Committee Member Dr. Juan Rogers Committee Member Dr. Philip Shapira Committee Member Dr. Willie Pearson, Jr. Committee Member
Keywords	universities and colleges industry and education clusters and networks HBCU research higher education
Date of Defense	2005-11-07
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract THE EFFECT OF LINKAGES ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AT HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES Kathryn T. Brice 230 Pages Directed by Dr. Philip Shapira Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) face the 21st century with questions about change and adaptation to an increasingly science and technology oriented society. They face the challenge of finding a strategy by which they can utilize current resources and energy to maximize their science and technology development. Using a mixed methods research design, this study conducted an analysis of science and technology at HBCUs. The primary objective was to determine what theories (when implemented they are termed strategies) account for the development of science and technology at successful research oriented HBCUs. This was accomplished through a secondary objective – to assess productivity outputs at HBCUs using various science and technology indices. The results and findings can be summarized by stating that the selection of strategy is dependent on the maturity of the HBCU’s science and technology program. An HBCU that is seeking to initiate a science and technology program should pursue a strategy of federal or state policy supportive of introductory efforts. HBCUs with established science and technology programs that are seeking growth strategies should look toward collaborations and partnerships for the purposes of forming networks and clusters. The formation of joint ventures, partnerships, and networks will further develop their science and technology programs. Leadership is a sustaining factor that enhances the effectiveness of both policy and linkages.
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