The Radical Reimagining of Paul Quinn College - Skills, Access, and Affordability

Explore the transformative journey of Paul Quinn College in this insightful interview from The Aspen Institute's 2017 Summit on Inequality and Opportunity. Delve into President Michael Sorrell's innovative approach to revitalizing the institution, focusing on skills development, accessibility, and affordability. Learn about the bold decisions made, including the elimination of the football program, and discover how the college implemented unique initiatives like "The Farm" to address student needs and community challenges. Gain valuable insights into replicable support systems and compare the strategies employed at Paul Quinn College with those of prestigious institutions like Stanford. This 29-minute discussion offers a compelling look at reimagining higher education to better serve students and communities.

Intro
What Michael found at Paul Quinn
What Michael did to turn Paul Quinn around
Cutting the football program
Stanford vs Paul Quinn
The Farm
replicable
support systems