Rate this HBCU Day 15: St. Augustine's University

[get these nets]

Well there's always Shaw.... Why does this cycle always keep happening?

Alumni members have written about it, and this series has given us a better picture of the patterns that some of the schools fall into. In this case, the article says that St Aug. had been on probation since last year, and was previously in that position in 2016 and 2018.
I think alumni and potential candidates to be recruited to lead the school know the history of mismanagement and keep the school at arm's distance. So the engagement and donations remains low, and competent administrators stay far away. The Board of Trustees brings in whoever they can , and the shenanigans continue.

 

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Jan 6, 2023

Saint Augustine's University moves to online classes for start of spring semester

An EEOC complaint, a lawsuit, accreditation concerns and now virtual classes to start the spring semester -- Saint Augustine's University students say they're concerned and confused.

abc11.com

 

[Rollie Forbes]

Jan 6, 2023

Saint Augustine's University moves to online classes for start of spring semester

An EEOC complaint, a lawsuit, accreditation concerns and now virtual classes to start the spring semester -- Saint Augustine's University students say they're concerned and confused.

abc11.com

I want more of our schools to add online curriculums, especially if the online student numbers added to the physical student body. Larger student bodies *might* mean more Federal funding for HBCUs.
More online HBCUs could also mean that more of our kids can attend college, and save some costs.

 

[DrBanneker]

I want more of our schools to add online curriculums, especially if the online student numbers added to the physical student body. Larger student bodies *might* mean more Federal funding for HBCUs.
More online HBCUs could also mean that more of our kids can attend college, and save some costs.

I hope this is a real online effort though and not a prelude to facilities closing. You are right though.

 

[get these nets]

Feb 12, 2024

 

[powmia]

Saint Augustine's University employees without paychecks again

Employees at Saint Augustine's University in Raleigh are waiting for multiple late paychecks as the school struggles to retain its accreditation.

www.wral.com

They may have to revisit having those meger conversations with Shaw University. News stories like this don't make it look like a promising future. I would rather see them merge with Shaw than see this storied University turn into dog parks, coffee shops and and million dollar condos.

 

[get these nets]

Saint Augustine's University employees without paychecks again

Employees at Saint Augustine's University in Raleigh are waiting for multiple late paychecks as the school struggles to retain its accreditation.

www.wral.com

They may have to revisit having those meger conversations with Shaw University. News stories like this don't make it look like a promising future. I would rather see them merge with Shaw than see this storied University turn into dog parks, coffee shops and and million dollar condos.

Agree. Contraction and mergers are the future for some schools. Unfortunate, but better than closing down.
And thanks to this series, I found out about previous mergers so it's not the end of the world. Just combining two legacies.

 

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Feb 19, 2024

Saint Augustine's president: School in 'very dire' situation as fight for accreditation, financial stability continues

Saint Augustine's University Interim President Marcus Burgess said the school is in a "very dire" situation on Monday, but said it will not shut down even as it fights to maintain its accreditation.

www.wral.com

 

[get these nets]

Saint Augustine's University face appeals hearing for accreditation status​

Feb 20, 2024
Interim President Dr. Marcus Burgess is in Atlanta today for the appeals hearing to revoke the university's accreditation status

 

[young3000]

Not looking good for them, appealed denied


Saint Augustine’s University has its accreditation appeal denied, school plans to file lawsuit

 

[get these nets]

Not looking good for them, appealed denied


Saint Augustine’s University has its accreditation appeal denied, school plans to file lawsuit

It's over. I'm usually optimistic, but after following the story since this profile went up I don't see them coming out of this. I would pull my kids out before paying for more credits that won't transfer. Sad story.

 

[young3000]

It's over. I'm usually optimistic, but after following the story since this profile went up I don't see them coming out of this. I would pull my kids out before paying for more credits that won't transfer. Sad story.

They have a lot of problems going on along with the accreditation issues. Employees not being paid on time, lawsuits from former president, and enrollment issues.

One of my good friends son is on the basketball team. He flirted with transferring this past summer, but chose to stick it out. He's definitely gone after this season.

 

[DrBanneker]

I just checked the Dept. Of Ed and they are also under heightened monitoring due to cash management too. They weren't when this thread was first made. I guess they are about to be moved to the HBCUS-that-were thread. Disappointing

 

[get these nets]

Feb 27, 2024

$10M missing from Saint Augustine's financial records, new audit documents reveal

New financial documents obtained by the ABC11 I-Team show a recent audit revealed money mismanagement at Saint Augustine's University.

abc11.com

 

[DrBanneker]

Feb 27, 2024

$10M missing from Saint Augustine's financial records, new audit documents reveal

New financial documents obtained by the ABC11 I-Team show a recent audit revealed money mismanagement at Saint Augustine's University.

abc11.com

I'm sick of stuff like this. I really hold Black folks who take money from our kids' education as lower than the average street tough who at least may have circumstances and a back story. No excuse for this.