PCAR and African Studies

Along with various programs at Howard University, the Undergraduate African Studies Department is in jeopardy of being closed.

The following information was taken from the document "Presidential Findings Rising out of Academic Renewal":

Discontinue the BA Degree Program. There is not a critical mass of students to offer an undergraduate major. Some undergraduate coursework should continue to be offered in addition to the Ph.D. program.

Unfortunately the document was taken down from the PCAR website [maybe for revisions?], but hopefully we will post the link ASAP. We have until December 15th to come up with a 3-year plan for the program, but the Office of the president has already sent in a letter of recommendation to close the African Studies Program.

In order to save African Studies Undergraduate program, several majors and minors have come together in and set up the T.I.A. campaign.

A petition will be available shortly for those who wish to support. We will also be holding meetings ASAP. You can also contact us through e-mail @ thisisafricahu@gmail.com. Also feel free to join our fanpage on Facebook or follow us on twitter @ thisisafricahu!