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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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 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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AIM HIGH Shouldn’t be Need-Blind
The AIM HIGH grant pilot program, Illinois’ new merit-based financial aid program, intends to slow the exodus of Illinois’ high school graduates leaving to attend college in other...
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Returning Students to Receive Priority Access to MAP Grants
Yesterday the Governor signed HB5020, giving eligible low-income college students who receive need-based state financial aid priority access to an award in the following year. Under this new...
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Equity in Practice Spotlight: Early Alerts for At-risk Students through EAB at Roosevelt University
Briefly describe a strategy in your Equity Plan that you have implemented. Include a brief description of how this strategy was chosen.The Education Advisory Board (EAB) platform...
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