Shaw Shifts Money From Band to Honors Program

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Students protest after Shaw shifts aid money

Posted August 4


Raleigh, N.C. — Shaw University's decision to change how its financial aid money is distributed prompted an outcry Tuesday from students and families.

Dozens of members of the Platinum Sound Marching Band protested outside Shaw's administrative building after President-elect Tashni Dubroy decided to shift some tuition grant money from them, the football team and the men's and women's basketball teams to the Honors College, students who have GPAs of 3.5 or better and the choir.

Dubroy, who took the reins at Shaw on Monday, met with the protesters to explain her actions, which she says are in the best interests of Shaw's financial future.

"I want this to be a teaching moment for everyone," she said. "I have to serve as president for all, not just a slim few."

For the rest of the story:
www.wral.com/students-protest-after-shaw-shifts-aid-money/14810956/

[thefriscotxaggie]

Thats a tough call....I will say its a misstep for students to just find out when scrambling to pay tuition for this semester ...should have been communicated a year in advance. I suspect in the long run this will lead to less enrollment; i know it sounds bad but you have significantly less honors students than sports & band.

[marchingband1969]

This was a tough but necessary move. I'm a life-long band head but I understand that all HBCU's are strapped for money. Since she just took over the President role recently, she had to takes some immediate steps. Some HBCU administrations refuse to take this bold step and they are struggling.

It's tough on the kids in the band but I think it was the right move. As for Shaw, if they are providing more scholarships for students with top gpa's I think their enrollment will grow.

[aggierattler]

That was a tough call...but she made the right call.

[ohsixrain]

Poor timing to say the least. I understand the move but timing is everything.