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2021 Message from President

Dear Students,

I hope this message finds you and your loved ones rested and refreshed from the holidays and safe, healthy, and well. Let me wish you a happy and blessed 2021!

I am writing to you to extend a warm, Richmont welcome as our spring semester begins. Like many of you, I treasure the promise every new year brings. While the unexpected challenges of 2020 tested our mettle, I could not be prouder of our community for how we continued to thrive amidst these challenges. From that experience, I could not be more hopeful for what the Lord will do in the new year of 2021.

Though confident in God’s protection, let’s remain vigilant to ensure the well-being of our community. Given the ongoing realities of COVID, we renew our commitment to your health and safety as we begin a new semester. As an extra layer of precaution, I advised our faculty and staff to maintain online work this week so we can return to campus with all of you, fresh and ready next Monday.  As you return to campus the week of January 11th, we will have the same health and safety procedures in place to ensure your health and well-being. As a quick reminder:

  • Facemasks required while on campus
  • Temperature checks upon entry
  • Maintain social distance (at least 6ft) and proper hand hygiene
  • Regular disinfectant cleanings

Please visit www.richmont.edu/covid for additional information on Richmont’s COVID safety procedures. Stay tuned for a message from Dr. Blackburn (the Dean of Students) about additional information you’ll need for a successful start to the spring semester.

Dr. QuinnanAs most of us reflect on the challenges and triumphs of 2020, I stand amazed at God’s providence towards our University.

Happy New Year and see you next week!

Best wishes and blessings,

Dr. Timothy Quinnan
President, Richmont Graduate University

Richmont Receives Record Donation

Richmont Graduate University is honored to have received a grant in the amount of $150,000. This grant, made by an anonymous donor, will be used to support the work of the Richmont Institute of Trauma and Recovery. This record-setting grant is the second largest single gift received by Richmont.

In response to this record gift, Richmont President Dr. Timothy Quinnan commented, “Any University claiming such a title must be able to attract external support in significant amounts. In many respects, grant support is the highest form of peer recognition. Simply put, it says that knowledgable others believe your institution is engaged in work that competitors are unable to match.

The Richmont Institute of Trauma and Recovery is dedicated to providing education, training, and treatment to those impacted by trauma. To learn more about the trauma training and counseling services offered through the Richmont Institute of Trauma and Recovery, visit richmonttrauma.com.

Richmont Graduate University is a non-profit organization (501c3) and member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA). To learn more about ways to support Richmont, visit richmont.edu/give.

President Quinnan Serves as Keynote Speaker at UNLV

Richmont President Timothy Quinnan was invited by the Graduate School and Career Services departments at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) to serve as the keynote speaker for their Post Master’s Career Pathways program.

The program was held on April 19 on the UNLV campus. President Quinnan’s address was well-received by graduate student finishing their degrees, interested in leadership, and soon to enter the higher education job market. Many of them stayed after his talk to ask specific questions or seek his counsel. Afterwards, Dr. Quinnan said that he thoroughly enjoyed the lively audience, their keen interest, and insightful questions. He added that it was a joy to have been invited and hosted there by a protégé, Jenna Heath Moreno, whom he mentored when she was a student at San Diego State. “As an educator, when you get to see former students rising to become leaders in the profession, there’s simply no better feeling on earth.”

Before coming to serve as Richmont’s President, Dr. Quinnan served in leadership positions at several prestigious universities including the University of Texas at Arlington and San Diego State. Through strategic planning and transformational leadership, Dr. Quinnan has built a legacy of excellence in higher education.

President Timothy Quinnan featured in “Profiles in Presidential Leadership”

Richmont Graduate University President Timothy Quinnan has been honored by his alma mater, the Union Institue and University, as a notable alumnus. Along with this recognition, Dr. Quinnan is also featured in a Union Institute and University article on leadership.

You can read Dr. Quinnan’s thoughts on leadership on the Union Institute and University website (click here).

After graduating from the Union Institute and University with a Ph.D. in Higher Education, Dr. Quinnan held numerous leadership positions at prestigious universities including Florida State, San Diego State, and the University of Texas at Arlington.

Dr. Quinnan was named President of Richmont Graduate University in August of 2017. Since taking office, Dr. Quinnan has lead Richmont through a period of growth and expansion and this year launched a new three-year Strategic Plan titled “In Pursuit of Excellence – 2021”. You can learn more about the Strategic Plan including the plan’s five strategic aspirations on the new strategic plan website (click here).

Richmont Faculty Featured on WebMD

Richmont Receives 10-Year Reaccreditation

Richmont Graduate University has received 10-year institutional reaccreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools(SACSCOC). The vote to reaffirm Richmont was held at the SACSCOC annual meeting this past week in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Accreditation by SACSCOC signifies that the institution (1) has a mission appropriate to higher education, (2) has resources, programs, and services sufficient to accomplish and sustain that mission, and (3) maintains clearly specified educational objectives that are consistent with its mission and appropriate to the degrees it offers and that indicate whether it is successful in achieving its stated objectives.1

Regional accreditation by SACSCOC is considered the gold standard for higher education institutions and signifies academic and administrative excellence. The Richmont faculty and staff have worked diligently to achieve this important milestone and are committed to a process of continual assessment and improvement. More information on accreditation can be found on the SACSCOC website: www.sacscoc.org

 

1 – College Delegate Assembly. “The Principles of Accreditation: Foundations for Quality Enhancement.” Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, 2018, www.sacscoc.org.

Milestones 2018

This year’s annual review, newly titled “Milestones” features a letter from President Dr. Timothy Quinnan, a faculty spotlight with Dr. Sonja Sutherland, academic program updates, and new scholarship programs. Click below to read more about the exciting growth and important accomplishments from the 2017-2018 school year at Richmont Graduate University.

Link to Online Version of Milestones

 

Share Your Feedback: Strategic Plan Online Survey

Richmont key stakeholders are invited to participate in a survey regarding Richmont’s strategic plan. Students, alumni, staff, faculty, and friends of Richmont are all welcome to participate. Your feedback and ideas will help shape the future of Richmont. We value your opinion and feel strongly that incorporating your input will make our strategic planning process both effective and relevant.

Community Conversation events have been held on both campuses and we have had a great response. Many of you have already shared important thoughts concerning Richmont’s future growth. This survey will give everyone an additional opportunity to share their thoughts and opinions. The survey is online and can be completed in approximately five minutes. Survey information is anonymous and will be used by the Strategic Planning Committee to develop Richmont’s new strategic plan. 

You can complete the survey by clicking the link below:

Strategic Plan Survey

Grand Opening of the new Richmont Store

Today we are excited to announce the launch of the Richmont Store!  At the new online Richmont Store, you will be able to purchase high-quality Richmont apparel and accessories.  Currently, there are ten items available and we will continue to add new items each semester.  Credit cards are accepted and free pickup is available on campus.  Items may also be shipped for an additional fee.

Check out the new store by following this link:  https://www.richmont.edu/store

2017 Perspectives – Richmont’s Annual Review

Our annual Perspectives magazine is now available!  Inside this year’s issue titled “A New Chapter”, you will hear from our new President, Dr. Timothy Quinnan, read about the growth of our graduate programs, and learn about the continued development of our counseling centers.  2017 was a great year for Richmont Graduate University and we are excited to share the highlights and stories with you.  Click below to read or to download 2017 Perspectives.