Equity Circles for Change (EC4C), Building a Community of Trust
Coming together in a circle to communicate is an ancient form of gathering. Circles can be a powerful means by which group members can listen, share, inquire, 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.
PCC Higher Ed Policy Quarterly Vol. 2 Issue 2—Spring 2022
In this Newsletter Policy Letter | Snapshot of Illinois Policy | Snapshot of Federal Policy Upcoming Events | Take Action Letter from Senior Policy Manager Emily Goldman This week, the...
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FY23 Budget Makes Clear That Illinois Lawmakers Prioritize Higher Education
On the last day of a shortened session, the Illinois General Assembly passed a budget that included a historic $122M increase in the Monetary Award Program (MAP), which...
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2022 ILEA Equity Institute Recap
The second annual Illinois Equity in Attainment (ILEA) Initiative Equity Institute was held February 24-25, 2022 with record-setting attendance of nearly 600 participants. Staff, faculty and administrators from...
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Virtual Advocacy Day Puts Students at the Center
For Illinois college students like PCC Student Advisory Council member Angelina Furlan, Monetary Award Program (MAP) grant funding can make or break the decision to go to a...
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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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