Developing a career trajectory: research and community service

The faculty of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) assume a major role in educating the largest share of the country's minority students. These institutions have traditionally focused upon teaching and learning processes which most result in student successes; conversely, their faculty's focus has suffered a decreased emphasis in the areas of research and community service. The Project for Faculty and Community Enhancement (FACE) has been designed to meet this decreased interest and activity in the areas of research and community service. This article will discuss the design and effectiveness of Project FACE among nursing faculty at twenty-two HBCUs.