Questions relating to the organization and website should be directed to:
Dr. Dorris R. Robinson-Gardner
Dean
Division of Graduate Studies
Jackson State University
1400 J R Lynch Drive
P. O. Box 17095
Jackson, Mississippi 39217 dorris.r.gardner@jsums.edu
(601) 979.2455 (office)
(601) 979.4325 (fax)
The Council of Historically Black Graduate Schools
The Council of Historically Black Graduate Schools assists member organizations in increasing enrollment, retention, and graduation of African-American students in graduate programs and to prepare them to become future faculty and leaders.
The CHBGS seeks to:
enhance the number and quality of graduate courses and degree programs available in HBCUS and in institutions interested in graduate education for African American students.
promote the research mission of member institutions by encouraging maximum involvement in scholarly initiatives and by facilitating the dissemination of knowledge concerning African-Americans.
support the concept of multiculturalism; however, it recognizes and defends the right of graduate programs at HBCUS to compete equitably for funds to support programs and services in order to promote graduate study among African-American students.
ensure the viable representation of historically black colleges and universities at all forums pertaining to American graduate education.
Membership in the Council of Historically Black Graduate Schools
Membership is open to all institutions and individuals who possess an abiding commitment to excellence in graduate education and to:
enhancing opportunities for underserved populations to obtain a graduate education
increasing diversity among recipients of master's and doctoral degrees
maximizing opportunities for student learning, growth and development through the sharing of information
expanding social justice through improved educational opportunity
exploring creative solutions to challenges facing graduate schools and graduate programs at HBCUS; and
establishing partnerships, and alliances among individuals and institutions that share these core values.
Our Member University of the Month
Alcorn State University
The central purpose of the Graduate School is to provide for the advanced training of men and women and the promotion of research which will contribute to knowledge in an atmosphere of freedom and inquiry. Ten degree programs are offered through the School of Graduate Studies: Master of Science in Education, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Science in Agriculture, Master of Science in Biology, Education Specialist in Elementary Education, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Computer and Information Sciences, Master of Business Administration, Executive Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Workforce Educational Leadership.
All applicants MUST submit the following:
1. A completed application of admissions.
2. An official transcript of all academic work on the collegiate level. The transcript must also provide evidence of an earned BA, BS or MS degree and a satisfactory cumulative GPA.
3. The results of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).
4. Two letters of recommendation.
5. An application fee of $10.00 for out-of-state residents.
Additional credentials are required for Education Specialist and Nursing program. (See ASU General Catalog 2004-2006)
