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Sorrell 360 Center for Professional Life

Welcome to the Sorrell 360 Center for Professional Life

A Message from the Director

Welcome to the Sorrell 360 Center for Professional Life! The 360 Center was established in 2021 to promote holistic, “360 degree” professional development in the Sorrell College of Business. Our programs, events, and student services are designed to serve the mission and vision of the Sorrell College of Business.

Whether you are a current or prospective student, parent, alumni, faculty, business professional, or have any other interest in the 360 Center, I invite you to explore our website to learn more about our vision, programs, and upcoming events.

I encourage you to reach out to us with any questions you may have or to schedule a visit to the Sorrell College of Business. Our success depends on meeting the needs of our students and their prospective employers. We always welcome feedback and ideas on how we can meet your needs, as well as your support!

You can also follow us on social media to stay in the loop about Center activities and events. We look forward to welcoming your visit soon!

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E. Preston Pritchett III
Director
Sorrell 360 Center for Professional Life
Sorrell College of Business
Troy University

Phone: (334) 808-6582

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360 Degree Professional Development

Success in Business and in Life

Traditional professional development and career readiness offerings include preparing students to draft effective résumés and cover letters, ace job interviews, dress appropriately, compose professional emails and business memoranda, and similar topics. Our programs offer these traditional topics, plus much more. We believe complete preparation for career and life success must also include:

Soft Skills

Recent surveys overwhelmingly find that employers rank soft skills as the most important attributes in new hires—but have had increasing difficulty finding qualified candidates. Soft skills like creativity, emotional intelligence, problem solving, critical thinking, initiative, and communication will only become more valuable with advancements in artificial intelligence. Success in today's workforce requires a lifelong learning mindset and interpersonal skills, making these essential to professional development.

Relationship Building

At Sorrell College, students begin to develop relationships and build their professional networks from day one. Sorrell 360 programs are designed to foster student connections with faculty, staff, peers, student organizations, professional associations, alumni, and other professionals and employers.

Personal Wellness

Personal health and wellbeing are an essential foundation to professional success. A professional career is more than just a job—it's part of a fulfilling and joyful life. Sorrell 360 programs offer support to help students identify and achieve their professional and personal goals.

Center Staff

Mr. Edgar Preston Pritchett, III, Director

Photo of Program Coordinator Preston Pritchett

Preston Pritchett is an instructor in the Sorrell College of Business at Troy University. As a professional educator, he has instructed classes in middle school, high school, and higher education. Preston received both his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Auburn University, where he was also a member of the Auburn Football team. Currently, Preston is pursuing his doctoral degree in Global Leadership from Troy University. Outside of his career and educational pursuits, Preston enjoys spending time with his wife and son, in addition to staying physically active. Additionally, Preston is zealous in assisting others to become financially literate; he is a Ramsey Certified Financial Coach & holds a certificate in Leading with Finance from the Harvard Business School Online.

Mr. Buddy Starling, Lecturer

Mr. Buddy Starling supports student recruitment and retention within the Sorrell College of Business and the Sorrell 360 Center. He works with prospective and current students to promote engagement, connect them with resources, and prepare them for career success while advancing the College's mission of developing career-ready graduates.

Ms. Holly Smith, Department Secretary

Holly Smith is a native of Clio, Alabama and joined the Sorrell 360 Center in 2022. In her role as Department Secretary, she supports Sorrell College faculty and students and serves as the face of the Sorrell 360 Center when visitors arrive.

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360 Center Overview: Trojan Talk

Sorrell 360 Center Events

The 360 Center sponsors speakers, events, workshops, and networking opportunities for Sorrell College of Business students. We also promote the many other amazing opportunities for students offered through the Sorrell College and TROY University. This page highlights key 360 and College events, but we encourage you to follow us on social media for the most up-to-date info on upcoming events!