Historic Times Are Ahead for PCC
Dear Partners, As we welcome in the cooler weather, the work at Partnership for College Completion is heating up. In recent months, we’ve helped introduce transformative legislation aimed...
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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.
Introducing PCC’s 2024-2025 Student Advisory Council
Throughout the 2024-2025 academic year, the Partnership for College Completion Student Advisory Council will equip students with skills that will help them advance their college careers to completion...
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PCC Celebrates New Legislation Codifying the Commission on Equitable Public University Funding’s Recommendations
The Partnership for College Completion (PCC) celebrates the introduction of a new bill into the Illinois State Senate today aimed at passing the Commission on Equitable Public University...
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After Lean FY25 Budget Year, PCC Looks Forward to Equitable Public University Funding as the Best Path Forward for Higher Education
After three years of substantial reinvestment by the JB Pritzker administration in the Monetary Award Program (MAP) and in appropriations to state universities, the Partnership for College Completion...
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Executive Director Lisa Castillo Richmond Gives Testimony on Equitable Funding at Subject Matter Hearing
PCC Executive Director Lisa Castillo Richmond testified before the Illinois House Higher Education Committee on Thursday, May 9, to educate lawmakers about the importance of passing the Commission...
read morePCC Senior Manager of Policy and Research Mike Abrahamson Provides Testimony to Illinois State Senate
PCC Senior Manager of Policy and Research Mike Abrahamson testified before the Illinois State Senate about the recommendations from the Commission on Equitable Public University Funding. Read his...
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