District of Columbia

Howard University

Founded 1867

2400 6th Street, N.W.
Washington , DC 20059

202-806-2500
(202) 806-2752 or 2755
Web Site: www.Howard.edu

ENROLLMENT 10,248

BACKGROUND

Howard University is a comprehensive, research-oriented, historically Black private university providing an educational experience of exceptional quality to students of high academic potential with particular emphasis upon the provision of educational opportunities to promising Black students. The Howard University College of Medicine first opened as a medical department in 1868, just three years after the close of the Civil War. At that time, newly freed black men and women were migrating to the nation's capital in large numbers. The founders of the College recognized that the overwhelming health care needs of this population and of other black people throughout the country would be met best by training highly competent, compassionate physicians who would deliver care in communities which had a shortage of health personnel. About 110 new students are enrolled each year.

Health Related Academic Activities

The College of Dentistry at Howard University was established in 1881. It is the fifth oldest dental school in the United States . The Howard University Division of Nursing has as its purpose the development of students at the bachelor and master's level who can effectively and efficiently address the diverse and complex health care needs of society. The Division of Nursing was established in 1969 with a program of studies leading to the bachelor's degree in nursing. In 1980, the Master of Science Degree in Nursing was initiated and recently, a Post-Master's Certificate Family Nurse Practitioner Program was added. The Division of Nursing has also expanded in the realm of international nursing. There has been significant involvement in consultation, instruction and curriculum development in some of the developing African countries. The College of Allied Health offers undergraduate programs in Clinical Laboratory Science, Health Management, Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, and Radiation Therapy. The graduate programs include a Masters in Physical Therapy, and Masters and Ph.D. programs in Nutritional Sciences.

The College of Pharmacy, Nursing and Allied Health Sciences includes the School of Pharmacy , the Division of Nursing and the Division of Allied Health Sciences. These academic units provide experiences in the sciences and the practice of pharmacy, nursing and allied health sciences to an ethnically diverse population of students with high scholarship and leadership potential, and to prepare its graduates to assume leadership roles in addressing critical areas of health and socioeconomic needs of people of color locally, nationally and internationally. The College enrolls over 1,400 students, who are served by 90 full-time and 27 part-time faculty. The School of Pharmacy offers the Doctor of Pharmacy degree. The Division of Nursing offers the Baccalaureate and Master's degrees in Nursing, and a Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner). The Division of Allied Health Sciences offers the Baccalaureate degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Nutritional Sciences, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, Radiation Therapy and Health Management (candidate for accreditation); a Master's degree in Physical Therapy; a Certificate in Primary Care Physician Assistant; and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Nutritional Sciences in conjunction with Howard University 's Graduate School .

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

In 1995 Money magazine named Howard University one of the "three best" educational values among U.S. colleges. In the Black Enterprise rankings of the "top 50 Colleges for African Americans," Howard sits in 5th position. In years past, Howard University was often referred to as the "Black Harvard." This eminent, multi- faceted historically Black college was our undisputed best, and we could point to legacies like former Supreme Count Justice Thurgood Marshall and a virtual army of graduates (doctors, lawyers, businessmen, and entertainers). Howard University offers a vast and diverse menu of research opportunities as evidenced by twenty-three (23) Ph.D. degree and thirty-two (32) Master's degree programs in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. A faculty of more than three hundred (300) eminent scholars and researchers guide more than one thousand (1,000) graduate students through the investigations required to satisfy the stringent requirements for these advanced degrees. In addition, other research opportunities are present for both graduate and undergraduate students in search of new knowledge or as practicums in service areas.

On Howard's campus there are many Centers, that represent Howard’s areas of research interest, such as AIDS, cancer, medical education, drug abuse research, banking and insurance education, pre-professional education, sickle cell disease, child development, Woman’s Wellness and social work research. These Centers are used to stimulate interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research among faculty and students as well as to cooperate with intra-institutional colleagues. Examples of funding agencies assisting Howard are Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and Center For Disease Control. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), United States Air Force (USAF), Department of Agriculture (USDA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Technical and NASA.

CONTACTS
Pedro Lecca, Ph.D.,

Dean, Pharmacy, Nursing & Allied Health Sciences
202-806-5431

(202) 806-7934 Fax

Floyd J. Malveaux, M.D., Ph.D.
Dean, College of Medicine
Interim Vice President for Health Affairs

501 Bryant Street, NW
Washington , D.C. 20059
(202) 806-7456

Warren K. Ashe, Ph.D.,
Associate Dean for Research
Office of Research

202) 806-7818

HBCU Capabilities

1. Information Systems

Computer network including Internet Access
Local Area Network (LAN)
Web development and maintenance
Video conferencing and broadcasting
Radio and video broadcasting facilities

2. Health Services Research Development

Testing improved ways of providing services to different ethnic and racial groups, languages and cultures
Testing innovative approaches to the improvement of quality of health service for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries
Prevention and education of HIV/AIDS
Health services provided to the geriatric beneficiary
Health disparities in vulnerable at risk populations
Physical activity and Overweight and obesity
Tobacco use and Substance abuse
Responsible sexual behavior
Injury and violence
Environmental quality
Access to health services to inpatient and outpatient services, physician services, laboratory and x-ray services and well baby/child care
Primary and secondary collection of exisiting data files and databases
Statistical compilations and reporting
Telemedicine technologies
Certified nurse practitioner
Hospitals, clinics, laboratories and research facilities

3. Community Health Outreach/Education Services

Maintaining a working relationship with Community Organization
Serve on Community Advisory Boards
Provide advertising services for promoting community public relations
Prevention of cancer in special populations project
Community key informant strategy
Service to the disabled
Effects of information and consumer knowledge on choice of health plan
Production of consumer pamphlets, beneficiary booklets, educational directory
Workshop facilitation
Translation and interpreter services
Conduct all Pre and Post meeting activities

4. Program Evaluation

Provide measurement instruments
Extraction of specialized data from existing databases
Evaluate relationship between compliance with medical regimes and patient satisfaction with health services
Publications evaluation and improvement services
Evaluation of preventive health services for rural and urban areas for Medicare beneficiaries

5. Technical Assistance

Conduct large surveys of beneficiaries
Provide research methodology and statistical services
Assessment of risk and adjustment system development
life insurance industry
practices and economic issues
Provide laboratory and research facilities
Consulting, auditing and cost advisory services
Development of cost reporting and analysis system

6. Training

Howard is responsible for training outstanding minority leaders and medical personnel who are trained to work in diverse environments.

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University of the District of Columbia

Founded 1976

Dr. William Lawrence Pollard, President

4200 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.

Washington , D.C. 20009

202/274-5100

Fax 202/274-5304

ENROLLMENT 11,500

BACKGROUND

The University of the District of Columbia is the only public institution of higher education in the District of Columbia . It was chartered in 1974 as an urban land-grant institution with an open admissions policy. As the public land-grant institution functioning as a graduate degree and baccalaureate degree granting institution, and a community college, the University is responsive to the occupational needs of the residents of the District of Columbia Metropolitan Area. The University continues to design programs and produce competitive graduates in response to that need.

HEALTH RELATED ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

The University offers a nursing program and a health education baccalaureate program. The Health Education baccalaureate degree program offers two options: Public Health and Health & Physical Education. In addition, courses and learning experiences related to health/wellness and all students as university-wide requirements might take fitness. Additionally, programs in radiological technology and respiratory therapy are offered.

OTHER ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

The University of the District of Columbia is a comprehensive public institution offering quality, affordable post-secondary education to District of Columbia residents at the certificate, associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels. These programs will prepare students for immediate entry into the workforce, for the next level of education, for specialized employment opportunities, and for lifelong learning. Programs offered include business, education, liberal arts, mass media and performing arts, nutrition and food science, social work, urban studies, clinical psychology, life science, physical science, and engineering technology.

The University of the District of Columbia is the official provider of adult education for the District of Columbia . UDC is also the only official administrator of the GED examination, and as such has been accredited by the American Council on Education and sanctioned by the United States Department of Education. The general certificate program in Gerontology is a multidisciplinary approach to the study of aging. The Program is geared to those persons who work in the senior service network and who desire opportunities for professional development and personal enrichment; to those persons who are second or third careerists who are desirous of developing a new knowledge base without committing to a full four-year program of study; or to those persons who are simply interested in understanding their own or a loved one's aging process.

The University also offers courses designed to upgrade the skills of District residents who are already on the job or who wish to become more competitive to qualify for jobs. Also, as an urban land-grant institution, the University ensures that its core charge of teaching, research, and public service, as specified in the Morrill Act, is in vanguard for improving the quality of life of the residents of the District of Columbia. UDC is a top producer of African-American baccalaureate degree recipients who go on to earn the doctoral degree.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

UDC is a top producer of African-American baccalaureate degree recipients who go on to earn the doctoral degree. According to the National Research Council, UDC ranks 5th in producing doctoral recipients in the physical sciences, 10th in professional fields, and 12th in both life sciences and humanities, and 16th in the social sciences (1987-96). UDC Cable Television 19 is the adult education channel of the University of the District of Columbia .

UDC enrolls a cross-section of more than 20,000 students per year -- over 5,000 students are enrolled in credit courses, and more than 15,000 students are served in noncredit courses through its Division of Community Outreach and Extension Services. UDC is unique among the HBCUs in that it operates Cable Television 19. The University of the District of Columbia programs UDC Cable Television as the city's only non-commercial, adult education program service provides 24 hours of intelligent, education and cultural arts programming. The channel is available to over 100,000 residents of Washington , DC including the White House, Congress and all District and federal government buildings in the Nation's Capitol. Along with its adult education program and public affairs line-up, UDC Cable Television 19 also offers two national programming services:

CENTERS

At UDC there are the Institutes of Gerontology, water resource research center, applied research/urban policy center, cooperative extension service and an agricultural experiment station.

CONTACTS

Dr. Rachel Petty

Acting Vice President Academic Affairs

(202) 274-5072

Fax: (202) 282-3680

Dr. Connie Webster

Dean School of Nursing

(202) 274-5220

Fax: (202) 282-3407

Mr. Lawrence H. Barnes

Director of Grants and Contract Administration

(202) 274-5597

Fax: (202) 274-5264

Lbarnes@firebirds.udc.edu