November 9, 2012

Two Paul Quinn College administrators made presentations on November 8 at the annual conference for the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) in Rosemont, Illinois. Dr. Kizuwanda Grant, Vice President of Academic Affairs, and Halima N. Leak, Executive Director of the Center for Fundraising and Philanthropy at Paul Quinn College presented. Paul Quinn earned full accreditation status with TRACS in 2011.

Dr. Grant presented "Evaluating a Student Retention Plan: Leave No Quinnite Behind". The presentation took a look at the College's "Leave No Quinnite Behind" program, including budget, logistics, goals, objectives, and student response to the program. Dr. Grant also facilitated a discussion to help other TRACS institutions enhance their respective retention plans and practices.

Ms. Leak presented "Improving Society Through Philanthropy: The Center for Fundraising and Philanthropy at Paul Quinn College". Her presentation focused on the Center, which is the first of its kind at an HBCU, as well as its goals and programming. Ms. Leak's discussion with session participants assisted other TRACS institutions in expanding their fundraising operations.