Closing Plenary Speaker - Dr. Michael J. Sorrell

Dr. Sorrell has spearheaded one of the great turnaround stories of our time — leading Paul Quinn’s evolution from a failing institution to a higher education powerhouse. As the longest-tenured president in the college’s history, Dr. Sorrell has led the implementation of purpose-driven programs and initiatives that have improved graduation rates exponentially, reduced average student loan debt dramatically, and instilled a “WE Over Me” mentality in students, faculty, and the community at large.

First Learning Outcome: Implementation of purpose-driven programs 

Second Learning Outcome: Improving graduation rates

Third Learning Outcome: Instilling student, faculty and community mentality

Core Competency: Holistic and Systemic Thinking

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Presenter(s): 

Michael Sorrell Paul Quinn