 | TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF BLACK PERSONNEL IN HIGHER EDUCATION |
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Our MissionThe Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education (TABPHE) is a statewide, voluntary educational organization that advocates for Black faculty, staff, students, and administrators across all levels of higher education. TABPHE serves as a unified voice to promote a more equitable and effective educational system for everyone. The association also offers professional development opportunities designed to support the growth and advancement of higher education personnel. |
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Our VisionTABPHE’s vision is to create a higher education system in Texas that offers equitable opportunities and advancement for Black faculty, staff, and administrators, while also fostering a supportive environment that promotes the academic success of Black students. | Our PhilosophyTABPHE believes that sharing individual experiences enhances human performance, productivity, and quality of life. Higher education professionals bring valuable experience, knowledge, and skills that are essential in helping institutions achieve their goals and drive success. |
Our Objectives
- To act as an advocate of ethnic minorities in the educational process.
- To evaluate, promote and support programs pertinent to ethnic minorities in colleges, universities and communities.
- To encourage and promote collaboration among ethnic minorities in the educational process.
- To assist colleges and universities in the recruitment, placement, and retention of students, faculty, staff and administrators, and to assist in other efforts relative to achieving the educational objectives of the institutions.
- To stimulate interest in and raise awareness of current issues relevant to ethnic minorities in higher education.
- To provide a vehicle for disseminating the viewpoint of ethnic minorities regarding the education of African Americans, equal opportunity and affirmative action.
- To assist in and be supportive of strengthening ethnic minority programs at the secondary school level.