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.

What is the primary mission of Paul Quinn College?

• To create lifelong learners

• To focus solely on academic excellence

• To eradicate intergenerational poverty

• To become the largest college in Texas

What was the state of Paul Quinn College 16 years ago?

• It was thriving and expanding

• It was on the verge of closing

• It was merging with another institution

• It was opening a new campus

Who does Paul Quinn College primarily serve?

• Corporate employees

• International students

• Wealthy communities

• Under-resourced communities

What is the first L in the 4L's of quinine leadership?

• Love something greater than yourself

• Lead from wherever you are

• Live a life that matters

• Leave places better than you found them

What does the ethos 'we over me' emphasize?

• Personal achievements over teamwork

• Community needs over individual wants

• Selfishness as a virtue

• Individual success over community needs

What is emphasized about inclusivity at Paul Quinn College?

• Only students from Texas are welcome

• Inclusivity is not a priority

• People can be of different races and share values

• Only people of the same race can share values

What is Paul Quinn College's stance on innovation?

• It is not a priority

• It is one of the five most innovative schools in America

• It focuses only on traditional methods

• It avoids new technologies