Applied Equity in Action
Dear ILEA Partners, I am excited to bring you greetings on behalf of your PCC Family. My name is Kim Everett (she/her/hers), and I have the honor of...
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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.
Richard J. Daley College – Mobilizing Holistic Support to Ensure Student Retention and Success in a Time of Crisis
The Partnership for College Completion (PCC) is preparing to convene the Illinois Equity in Attainment Initiative (ILEA) community for 2nd Annual Equity Institute, running February 24-25, 2022. The...
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2021 ILEA Virtual Fall Summit Recap
The fifth convening of the Illinois Equity in Attainment (ILEA) Fall Summit was held November 3-5, 2021, commemorating its second annual virtual format. Over 500 faculty, staff, administrators from Illinois...
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PCC Celebrates Five Years & Counting
When the organization’s first staff— then, its founding executive director Dr. Kyle Westbrook and its managing director, Lisa Castillo Richmond, traveled the state to meet with higher education...
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Equity Work Perspectives: ILEA Partner Lessons and Reflections from AY 2021-2022
For the first time in two years, higher education institutions across Illinois and the U.S. are returning to celebrating their graduating seniors at in-person ceremonies. As students and...
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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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