Dr. Rand Quinn

Associate Professor

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Biography

Rand Quinn is a political sociologist whose research focuses on the intersections of education, activism, political organizing, race, class, and urban school reform. He is the author of 'Class Action: Desegregation and Diversity in San Francisco Schools' (University of Minnesota Press, 2020), and his recent publications investigate access and mobilization of school-based social capital, youth organizing, civic preparation, and the professionalization of teacher activism. Quinn serves as the Faculty Director of the Civic House Civic Scholars Program at the University of Pennsylvania, where he teaches courses related to politics and school reform. He has received both the Excellence in Teaching Award and the Outstanding Service Award from the Graduate School of Education. As a community organizer and public policy advocate, Quinn has worked extensively in nonprofit leadership to advance issues surrounding welfare, housing, and immigrant rights. He earned his Ph.D. in education with a focus on policy analysis from Stanford University and has served on various nonprofit boards related to social justice.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2012-01-01 — Present

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Teaches courses on education and social organization, and leads civic engagement initiatives.

Awards

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Excellence in Teaching Award

2017-01-01
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Outstanding Service Award

2018-01-01

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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