Studio Fall 2016
How might we take steps to create future generations of high-achieving students at Highland Hills?
Paul Quinn College (PQC) has become the nation’s premier urban work college, providing low-tuition, low-debt higher education for students. PQC is redefining what it means to be a work college, valuing student involvement and a commitment to the community.
Team:
Andre Bouillion | Edward Li | Ana Rios Martinez | Tobie Smith
In August 2016, PQC partnered with MADI to help develop a concept for a Weekend University to tackle educational inequity in their immediate surroundings and ultimately build a stronger relationship between the college and its community. The team made the following recommendations for a Paul Quinn College Weekend University that will:
- Act as a convener through community partnerships. People are more likely to go somewhere with friends than to go alone.
- Include outdoor activities. PQC has safe, natural, outdoor spaces.
- Let the community lead. People are willing and eager to share what they know when given the opportunity.
- Provide programming for both adults and children. People will overcome all sorts of challenges when something is important to them, especially their children.
- Don’t forget basic needs. Without basic needs, residents within the community don’t have the opportunity or time to give their energy to events for their own benefit.
