| Dress code discussions are likely to intensify in HBCUs after Tuskegee University announced new campus expectations covering student attire, classroom attendance and cell phone use. Tuskegee President Dr. Mark A. Brown outlined the changes in a message addressed to parents of incoming students. Brown said the private HBCU is entering what he described as a period of transformation and renewal while expecting its largest new-student enrollment in 32 years. The university’s new dress code requires students to arrive on campus prepared for professional settings. According to Brown’s message, students should wear business suits and appropriate shoes for business meetings and other professional occasions. Students will not be permitted to wear revealing clothing in classrooms, dining spaces or official university settings such as Convocation. Bedroom shoes, bonnets and do-rags will also be prohibited in classrooms and the cafeteria. Faculty members will be authorized to address students who do not follow the guidelines.Tuskegee University is a private institution, giving it broader authority than a public university to establish campus conduct expectations as part of its educational mission. Students who choose to attend the Alabama HBCU agree to follow university policies outlined in its student handbook. |
