2019 ILEA Spring Summit
April 15, 2019 On Thursday, April 11th, the first annual ILEA Spring Summit was held at the Northern Illinois University Naperville campus where over 180 staff, faculty and...
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Sharing PCC’s analyses of local, state, and federal policies impacting college access and success, insights from higher education leaders on equity-centered plans and practices, and student perspectives about the urgent need for greater college access and affordability to support them realizing their career aspirations.
Illinois Equity in Attainment: Member Spotlight
Meet Dr. Lisa Petrov, Dominican University What is your role at Dominican University?Right now I am the Title V Project Director. Our project is “Strengthening Advising, Teacher Education...
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PCC’s Response to Governor Pritzker’s First Budget Address
Wednesday, 20 February 2019Increasing MAP by $50 Million: A Good Start to Supporting Low-Income Students Today, the Governor pledged an additional $50 million for the state’s Monetary Award...
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Illinois’ Higher Education Budget Requests $25 Million for Nonpublic Institutions: Here’s How to Make It Equitable
December 6, 2018, Chicago, IL — In a proposal unveiled on Tuesday as part of its FY2020 budget recommendations, the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) is requesting...
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ILEA 2018 Summit
The PCC held our first Illinois Equity in Attainment (ILEA) Summit on November 13, bringing together leaders of 25 colleges and universities, national education experts, and students to discuss how...
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Illinois House Passes Resolution to Close College Racial, Economic Achievement Gaps and Increase Graduation Rates
Partnership for College Completion-sponsored resolution highlights urgency to prepare all students for demands of Illinois workforce November 26, 2018, Chicago, IL—The Illinois House has committed the state to...
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