But, according to Downer, the most significant finding of the survey points to the need for greater campus leadership and intervention: "More than 44 percent of the sample indicated that for programs to be impactful, HIV training and technical assistance should be developed with input from the presidents of the institutions."
The center this year plans to conduct a similar HIV?AIDS assessment survey at Hispanic-serving institutions and tribal colleges and universities. Starting in February with Black History Month, she said the center will also launch a poster campaign at HBCUs and other minority-serving institutions that they hope will encourage HIV testing and discourage the stigma associated with AIDS.
