On behalf of members (individual, institutional and corporate), it is my pleasure to welcome you to The Pennsylvania Black Conference on Higher Education, Inc. (PBCOHE). We are a not-for-profit, (501) (C) (3)organization, Pennsylvania professional association whose purpose is to ensure that African Americans and other underrepresented groups have access to higher education in the Commonwealth.
Since 1970, the organization has been examining the impact of state and federal educational policies on persons of color in Pennsylvania and advocating for the access and success of minority students, faculty and staff. In addition, PBCOHE has given thousands of dollars in financial support to worthy high school students and college students through its scholarship program. Moreover, PBCOHE provides ongoing opportunities for minorities in higher education to pursue their professional, social, and personal development.
PBCOHE is composed of a general membership and executive council. The executive council is the policy-making and planning body of the organization. It consists of elected and appointed officers, as well as standing committee chairpersons. The general membership is divided into three regions: central, eastern, and western. Each region elects a regional director, who conducts programs and activities that are of interest to regional members throughout the year. We welcome all those committed to the goals of our organization. Again, welcome and don’t hesitate to contact me your ideas, questions or concerns.
