Paul Quinn College
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Paul Quinn College is a private, historically black college (HBCU)
located in the Oak Cliff
area of Dallas
, Texas
(USA). Paul Quinn College holds the distinction as the oldest historically black college in the country west of the Mississippi River. The college is affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church
(AME).
In 2009 the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
(SACS) dropped the college from accreditation. It filed suit and on August 27, 2009, an Atlanta judge temporarily reinstated Paul Quinn's membership into while the college proceeds with a lawsuit to regain its accreditation. Paul Quinn College remains accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is also a member of the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools
. This reaffirms the College's ability to grant degrees and for its students to receive federal aid.
Since that time, the administration has taken numerous actions to restore financial stability, creating a budge surplus, and to improve the campus and academics. In 2010 it developed a unique partnership with PepsiCo to redevelop an unused football field as an urban farm. It plans to be a model for similar efforts to bring fresh foods to underserved communities.
Paul Quinn College won the HBCU Digest 2011 HBCU of the Year Award, and President Sorrell was nominated for HBCU President of the Year in 2011.
, the college is named after William Paul Quinn
(1788–1873), the fourth bishop of the AME Church. Paul Quinn College was founded by a small group of African Methodist Episcopal preachers in Austin, Texas on April 4, 1872. The school’s original purpose was to educate freed slaves and their offspring. In 1877, the College moved from Austin to Waco, Texas
, and was renamed Waco College. The College was housed in a modest one-building trade school where newly freed slaves were taught the skills of blacksmithing, carpentry, tanning, and saddle work.
Later, under the direction of Bishop William Paul Quinn, A.M.E. districts were developed throughout the South and tasked with raising funds to improve the College. Under Bishop Quinn’s direction, the college expanded its land ownership by purchasing more than twenty acres of property. The College’s curriculum also expanded during this time to include the subjects of Latin
, mathematics
, music
, theology
, English
, carpentry
, sewing, and household, kitchen, and dining room work. In May 1881, the College was chartered by the State of Texas and changed its name to Paul Quinn College in commemoration of the contributions of Bishop William Paul Quinn.
As the value of the College became more apparent, the campus was expanded. New buildings were constructed with capital raised from interested patrons. In 1950, the College experienced a significant phase of physical expansion. A campus church, student union building, gymnasium and administration building were erected between 1950 and 1954. Additionally, major renovations were made to other buildings on the campus.
In spring of 1954, the Waco Chamber of Commerce successfully completed a campaign which raised $100,000 for a new women’s dormitory to replace the one that had been destroyed by fire. In June of 1956, the Reverend John Hurst Adams, then Associate Professor of New Testament and Church History at Payne Theological Seminary at Wilberforce University
, was elected President of the College. He succeeded Dr. Frank R. Veal, who resigned to accept the presidency of Allen University
in South Carolina
.
Bishop O.L. Sherman was assigned to supervise the work of the A.M.E. Church in Texas in 1962. His first official act was to have the Charter of the College changed so that trustees could be elected without regard to race, creed, or color. Because of this significant innovation, some of the most outstanding civic leaders in Central Texas were able to be added to the Board of Trustees.
Under the leadership of the Reverend Leon H. McCloney and the work of Bishop Sherman, the College continued to make major improvements well into the 1960’s. During this time, two dormitories, a modern two-story classroom building, a fully equipped science building and a new library building were built.
Dr. Stanley E. Rutland became President of the College in 1969. Under his leadership, the physical plant of the College continued to improve. Among the changes were the addition of a new gymnasium, the renovation of historic Johnson Hall and the development of the Ethnic Cultural Center. Under Dr. Rutland, the College received accreditation of the College with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
(SACS) for the first time in 1972.
In 1990, under the leadership of Dr. Warren W. Morgan (whose Presidency began in 1984), the College relocated to Dallas, Texas
, to the former campus of Bishop College
. The first semester in its new home began in September with an enrollment of 1,020 students. Several innovative programs were soon implemented, including a cooperative agreement with Dallas County Community College District designed to facilitate easier transition from all seven of the Dallas County Community College District
(DCCCD) 2-year institutions to PQC. From 2001-2006, the College was led by Dr. Dwight Fennell, Dr. Oswell Person and Dr. John K. Waddell. In 2006, while under the presidency of Dr. John K. Waddell, Board member Peggy Sterling and American Airlines secured the services of renowned management-consulting firm the Boston Consulting Group
(BCG) to analyze the operations and performance of the College. BCG’s stellar work ultimately provided the Institution with a blueprint that eventually became the College’s Strategic Plan from 2007-2012.
In September of 2007, former Board member Michael J. Sorrell, Esq., assumed the position of president (after serving as the interim president since March 2007). Thus far in his brief tenure, the school has made significant progress towards achieving his stated goal of transforming Paul Quinn into one of America’s great small colleges. Since his arrival, the College has raised academic standards; embarked on an ambitious revitalization of the campus, which has included spending over $2 million in capital improvements; reduced institutional debt by 40%; and eliminated all previous audit findings. Sorrell instituted a dress code on campus of "business casual" to prepare students for life after college. His next set of plans for the college call for an increased commitment to recruitment and retention.
In 2009, the college's accreditation was terminated by SACS, which cited improper effectiveness, administration and financial stability. Following a lawsuit, a judge issued an injunction which reinstated accreditation prior to hearing of the lawsuit. Currently, the college's accreditation is listed as "on probation".
Since that time, Sorrell led concerted action to correct problems: the College produced almost $2 million in budget surpluses in fiscal 2009 and 2010; achieved unqualified audits for 2009 and 2010; invested more than $2 million in infrastructure improvements without adding any debt; and formed a groundbreaking partnership with PepsiCo to convert an unused football stadium into a fully operational urban farm. It has the potential to transform the way affordable, nutritious food is delivered to under-resourced communities around the country. It has maintained accreditation with one accrediting body, while earning candidacy status with another.
In 2010, the college received membership into TRACCS accrediting agencyTransnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools
.
The Isabel and Comer Cottrell Student Union (completed in 1970) includes the dining facilities and student union.
The primary classroom facilities include:
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The Richard Allen Chapel (formerly Carr P. Collins Chapel), completed in 1970, serves as the religious education building.
The gymnasium was completed in 1961. Zale Library was completed in 1963.
In addition the school operates the T. M. Chambers House and the J. M. Ellison House; the facilities are apartments for faculty and staff. They opened in 1963.
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Historically black colleges and universities are institutions of higher education in the United States that were established before 1964 with the intention of serving the black community....
located in the Oak Cliff
Oak Cliff
Oak Cliff is a community in Dallas, Texas, United States that was formerly a separate town located in Dallas County; Dallas annexed Oak Cliff in 1903...
area of Dallas
Dallas, Texas
Dallas is the third-largest city in Texas and the ninth-largest in the United States. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is the largest metropolitan area in the South and fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
(USA). Paul Quinn College holds the distinction as the oldest historically black college in the country west of the Mississippi River. The college is affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church
African Methodist Episcopal Church
The African Methodist Episcopal Church, usually called the A.M.E. Church, is a predominantly African American Methodist denomination based in the United States. It was founded by the Rev. Richard Allen in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1816 from several black Methodist congregations in the...
(AME).
In 2009 the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools is one of the six regional accreditation organizations recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation...
(SACS) dropped the college from accreditation. It filed suit and on August 27, 2009, an Atlanta judge temporarily reinstated Paul Quinn's membership into while the college proceeds with a lawsuit to regain its accreditation. Paul Quinn College remains accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is also a member of the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools
Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools
The Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools is a U.S. national educational accreditation agency for Christian colleges, universities, and seminaries...
. This reaffirms the College's ability to grant degrees and for its students to receive federal aid.
Since that time, the administration has taken numerous actions to restore financial stability, creating a budge surplus, and to improve the campus and academics. In 2010 it developed a unique partnership with PepsiCo to redevelop an unused football field as an urban farm. It plans to be a model for similar efforts to bring fresh foods to underserved communities.
Paul Quinn College won the HBCU Digest 2011 HBCU of the Year Award, and President Sorrell was nominated for HBCU President of the Year in 2011.
History
Founded in 1872 in Austin, TexasAustin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
, the college is named after William Paul Quinn
William Paul Quinn
William Paul Quinn was the fourth bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Quinn was born in Calcutta, India. He was at the organization of the AME Church in 1816, ordained a deacon in 1818, and an elder in 1838. The General Conference of the church elected him a bishop on May 19, 1844...
(1788–1873), the fourth bishop of the AME Church. Paul Quinn College was founded by a small group of African Methodist Episcopal preachers in Austin, Texas on April 4, 1872. The school’s original purpose was to educate freed slaves and their offspring. In 1877, the College moved from Austin to Waco, Texas
Waco, Texas
Waco is a city in and the county seat of McLennan County, Texas. Situated along the Brazos River and on the I-35 corridor, halfway between Dallas and Austin, it is the economic, cultural, and academic center of the 'Heart of Texas' region....
, and was renamed Waco College. The College was housed in a modest one-building trade school where newly freed slaves were taught the skills of blacksmithing, carpentry, tanning, and saddle work.
| 1872 – 1876 | Bishop J.M. Brown |
| 1876 – 1880 | Bishop R.H. Cain |
| 1880 – 1883 | H.T. Keling |
| 1883 – 1891 | I.M. Burgan |
| 1891 – 1892 | N.A. Banks |
| 1904 – 1908 | W.I. Laws |
| 1908 – 1911 | D.A. Butler |
| 1911 – 1914 | I.M. Burgan |
| 1914 – 1924 | J.K. Williams |
| 1924 – 1926 | J.F. Williams |
| 1926 – 1928 | N.A. Banks |
| 1928 – 1932 | Dean Mohr |
| 1932 – 1939 | A.S. Jackson |
| 1939 – 1942 | J.W. Yancy II |
| 1942 – 1943 | George Davis |
| 1943 – 1946 | George Singleton |
| 1946 – 1951 | Nanie Bell Aycock |
| 1951 – 1953 | Sherman L. Green, Jr. |
| 1953 – 1956 | Frank R. Veal |
| 1956 – 1962 | John H. Adams |
| 1962 – 1969 | L.H. McCloney |
| 1969 – 1976 | Stanley E. Rutland |
| 1976 – 1978 | Reuben D. Manning |
| 1979 – 1981 | William D. Watley |
| 1981 – 1982 | L.H. McCloney |
| 1982 – 1984 | Norman W. Handy |
| 1984 – 1992 | Warren W. Morgan |
| 1992 – 1992 | Winston D. Powers |
| 1992 – 2001 | Lee E. Monroe |
| 2002 – 2005 | Dwight J. Fennell |
| 2006 – 2007 | John Waddell |
| 2007 – Present | Michael J. Sorrell, Esq. |
Latin
Latin is an Italic language originally spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. It, along with most European languages, is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Indo-European language. Although it is considered a dead language, a number of scholars and members of the Christian clergy speak it fluently, and...
, mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics is the study of quantity, space, structure, and change. Mathematicians seek out patterns and formulate new conjectures. Mathematicians resolve the truth or falsity of conjectures by mathematical proofs, which are arguments sufficient to convince other mathematicians of their validity...
, music
Music
Music is an art form whose medium is sound and silence. Its common elements are pitch , rhythm , dynamics, and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture...
, theology
Theology
Theology is the systematic and rational study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truths, or the learned profession acquired by completing specialized training in religious studies, usually at a university or school of divinity or seminary.-Definition:Augustine of Hippo...
, English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
, carpentry
Carpentry
A carpenter is a skilled craftsperson who works with timber to construct, install and maintain buildings, furniture, and other objects. The work, known as carpentry, may involve manual labor and work outdoors....
, sewing, and household, kitchen, and dining room work. In May 1881, the College was chartered by the State of Texas and changed its name to Paul Quinn College in commemoration of the contributions of Bishop William Paul Quinn.
As the value of the College became more apparent, the campus was expanded. New buildings were constructed with capital raised from interested patrons. In 1950, the College experienced a significant phase of physical expansion. A campus church, student union building, gymnasium and administration building were erected between 1950 and 1954. Additionally, major renovations were made to other buildings on the campus.
In spring of 1954, the Waco Chamber of Commerce successfully completed a campaign which raised $100,000 for a new women’s dormitory to replace the one that had been destroyed by fire. In June of 1956, the Reverend John Hurst Adams, then Associate Professor of New Testament and Church History at Payne Theological Seminary at Wilberforce University
Wilberforce University
Wilberforce University is a private, coed, liberal arts historically black university located in Wilberforce, Ohio. Affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church, it was the first college to be owned and operated by African Americans...
, was elected President of the College. He succeeded Dr. Frank R. Veal, who resigned to accept the presidency of Allen University
Allen University
-External links:* -- Official web site...
in South Carolina
South Carolina
South Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
.
Bishop O.L. Sherman was assigned to supervise the work of the A.M.E. Church in Texas in 1962. His first official act was to have the Charter of the College changed so that trustees could be elected without regard to race, creed, or color. Because of this significant innovation, some of the most outstanding civic leaders in Central Texas were able to be added to the Board of Trustees.
Under the leadership of the Reverend Leon H. McCloney and the work of Bishop Sherman, the College continued to make major improvements well into the 1960’s. During this time, two dormitories, a modern two-story classroom building, a fully equipped science building and a new library building were built.
Dr. Stanley E. Rutland became President of the College in 1969. Under his leadership, the physical plant of the College continued to improve. Among the changes were the addition of a new gymnasium, the renovation of historic Johnson Hall and the development of the Ethnic Cultural Center. Under Dr. Rutland, the College received accreditation of the College with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools is one of the six regional accreditation organizations recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation...
(SACS) for the first time in 1972.
In 1990, under the leadership of Dr. Warren W. Morgan (whose Presidency began in 1984), the College relocated to Dallas, Texas
Dallas, Texas
Dallas is the third-largest city in Texas and the ninth-largest in the United States. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is the largest metropolitan area in the South and fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States...
, to the former campus of Bishop College
Bishop College
Bishop College was a historically black college, founded in Marshall, Texas, and later moved to Dallas, Texas, that operated from 1881 to 1988.-History:...
. The first semester in its new home began in September with an enrollment of 1,020 students. Several innovative programs were soon implemented, including a cooperative agreement with Dallas County Community College District designed to facilitate easier transition from all seven of the Dallas County Community College District
Dallas County Community College District
The Dallas County Community College District is a network of seven community colleges in Dallas County, Texas . It is headquartered at 1601 South Lamar in Dallas....
(DCCCD) 2-year institutions to PQC. From 2001-2006, the College was led by Dr. Dwight Fennell, Dr. Oswell Person and Dr. John K. Waddell. In 2006, while under the presidency of Dr. John K. Waddell, Board member Peggy Sterling and American Airlines secured the services of renowned management-consulting firm the Boston Consulting Group
Boston Consulting Group
The Boston Consulting Group is a global management consulting firm with offices in 42 countries. It is recognized as one of the most prestigious management consulting firms in the world. It is one of only three companies to appear in the top 15 of Fortunes "Best Companies to Work For" report for...
(BCG) to analyze the operations and performance of the College. BCG’s stellar work ultimately provided the Institution with a blueprint that eventually became the College’s Strategic Plan from 2007-2012.
In September of 2007, former Board member Michael J. Sorrell, Esq., assumed the position of president (after serving as the interim president since March 2007). Thus far in his brief tenure, the school has made significant progress towards achieving his stated goal of transforming Paul Quinn into one of America’s great small colleges. Since his arrival, the College has raised academic standards; embarked on an ambitious revitalization of the campus, which has included spending over $2 million in capital improvements; reduced institutional debt by 40%; and eliminated all previous audit findings. Sorrell instituted a dress code on campus of "business casual" to prepare students for life after college. His next set of plans for the college call for an increased commitment to recruitment and retention.
In 2009, the college's accreditation was terminated by SACS, which cited improper effectiveness, administration and financial stability. Following a lawsuit, a judge issued an injunction which reinstated accreditation prior to hearing of the lawsuit. Currently, the college's accreditation is listed as "on probation".
Since that time, Sorrell led concerted action to correct problems: the College produced almost $2 million in budget surpluses in fiscal 2009 and 2010; achieved unqualified audits for 2009 and 2010; invested more than $2 million in infrastructure improvements without adding any debt; and formed a groundbreaking partnership with PepsiCo to convert an unused football stadium into a fully operational urban farm. It has the potential to transform the way affordable, nutritious food is delivered to under-resourced communities around the country. It has maintained accreditation with one accrediting body, while earning candidacy status with another.
In 2010, the college received membership into TRACCS accrediting agencyTransnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools
Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools
The Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools is a U.S. national educational accreditation agency for Christian colleges, universities, and seminaries...
.
Dress code establishment
Since the 2007 academic year, students have been required to wear "business casual" attire to classes and in the cafeteria.Campus
The John Hurst Adams Administrative Building (formerly Price-Branch Classroom Building) contains administrative offices and classrooms.The Isabel and Comer Cottrell Student Union (completed in 1970) includes the dining facilities and student union.
The primary classroom facilities include:
- Joseph J. Rhoads Education Building (completed in 1961)
- W. R. White Science and Mathematics Building (completed in 1966, renovated in 1992)
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The Richard Allen Chapel (formerly Carr P. Collins Chapel), completed in 1970, serves as the religious education building.
The gymnasium was completed in 1961. Zale Library was completed in 1963.
Residence halls
The school has two residence halls:- Lucy Hughes Hall (formerly Pearl C. Anderson Hall) - The dormitory for females opened in 1969 as a facility of Bishop College.
- Ronald V. Wells Hall - The dormitory opened in 1962 and received renovation in 1984, both during the existence of Bishop College.
In addition the school operates the T. M. Chambers House and the J. M. Ellison House; the facilities are apartments for faculty and staff. They opened in 1963.
Notable alumni
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, theatre producer and director in New York, who helped launch the career of many creative artists, including Ossie DavisOssie DavisOssie Davis was an American film actor, director, poet, playwright, writer, and social activist.-Early years:...
. - Christopher Saunders - sports broadcaster for ZNS-TVZNS-TVZNS is a national radio and TV broadcaster operated by the state-owned Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas....
-13 Broadcasting in the Bahamas - Mims HackettMims HackettMims Hackett is an American Democratic Party politician, who served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2002-2007, where he represented 27th Legislative District, which covers the western portion of Essex County....
- former politician, who served in the New Jersey General AssemblyNew Jersey General AssemblyThe New Jersey General Assembly is the lower house of the New Jersey Legislature.Since the election of 1967 , the Assembly has consisted of 80 members. Two members are elected from each of New Jersey's 40 legislative districts for a term of two years, each representing districts with average...
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from 2002-2007, - Taurian FontenetteTaurian FontenetteTaurian J. Fontenette , also known as "Air Up There" and "Mr. 720", is a streetball player from Hitchcock, Texas. He is a former player on the AND1 Mixtape and Ball4Real Tours. Fontenette recently signed a contract to play for the Dallas Generals of the American Basketball Association. He is 6'2"...
- streetball and a former player on the AND1 MixtapeAND1 Mixtape TourThe AND1 Live Tour, formerly known as the AND1 Mixtape Tour, is a traveling basketball competition and exhibition presented by B-Ball and Company and the basketball apparel manufacturer AND1. A group of streetball players, along with Emcee Rell and B-Ball and Company CEO Linda Hill, travel from...
and Ball4RealBall4RealBall4Real was the name of a traveling basketball exhibition and competition which made its debut in June 2007. A group of well known streetball players traveled from city to city to challenge teams composed of local talent...
Tours - Hiawatha Williams - entrepreneur and founder of Williams Chicken
Additional reading
External links
- www.pqc.edu -- Official web site
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