Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives

The goal of the Center is to break down existing barriers and to empower faith-based and community groups to provide social and education services to those in need.

Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Counselor to the Secretary, Wilbert Bryant
The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) will identify ways to strengthen the role of these colleges and universities in helping provide quality education opportunities for minority and disadvantaged students.

Tribal Colleges and Universities

The White House Initiative on Tribal Colleges and Universities (WHITCU) ensures that the Tribal Colleges are more fully recognized and have full access to federal programs benefiting other higher education institutions.

Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans

The President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans aims to strengthen the nation's capacity to provide high quality education and increase opportunities for Hispanic Americans to participate in and benefit from Federal education programs.

International Education

The International Education team works to improve coordination among the Department's various international education programs and activities.