The Partnership For College Completion
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.
With the failure of the fair tax amendment on Illinois ballots this fall, there are fewer options on the table to begin closing Illinois’ budget hole and adequately...
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Jennifer Hernandez, PCC Policy Intern | October 27, 2020 Through the countless articles about inequities in access to online AP tests, learning pods, and the overall digital divide,...
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For too long, Illinois’ working and low-income residents have borne the brunt of the state’s ‘flat tax.’ A fair tax would ensure the state’s wealthiest pay their fair...
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Creating an equity-minded culture is hard work and takes a community of champions to bring to fruition. It takes commitment from all corners of a campus to ensure...
read moreEarly voting begins today in Illinois, and with it, the opportunity to increase our state’s revenue and set the stage for increased funding for higher education. The proposed...
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Julian Williams, Ph.D., Equity Program Manager | Aug 20, 2020 Eliminating disparities in degree attainment between Black and White students, Latinx and White students and Pell-receipt and non-Pell...
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