Michael J. Sorrell Ed.D. - We Over Me: The Needs of a Community Supersede the Wants of an Individual

Paul Quinn College in Dallas, TX, aims to eradicate intergenerational poverty by focusing on creating lifelong earners rather than just learners. The college emphasizes the importance of community values over individual wants, encapsulated in their ethos 'We over Me.' The institution has transformed from near closure to being one of the most innovative schools in America. The 4L's of Quinine Leadership—Leave, Live, Lead, Love—guide students to make meaningful impacts. Inclusivity and shared human goals are central, welcoming all who commit to service and innovation.

How does Paul Quinn College view the relationship between community and individual needs?

What does it mean to 'leave places better than you found them'?

What is the college's stance on the importance of diversity and inclusion?