Special From The PCC Higher Ed Policy Quarterly: Representative Will Guzzardi (D) 39th District
State Rep. Will Guzzardi shared his priorities for the upcoming legislative session and thoughts on higher ed policy.
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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.
December 2022– Letter from PCC’s Managing Director
Managing Director Kim Everett looks forward to the new year of higher ed equity work.
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PCC Higher Ed Policy Quarterly Vol. 2 Issue 4—Winter 2022
In this Newsletter Policy Letter | Snapshot of Illinois Policy | Snapshot of Federal Policy |ILEA Partner Happenings | Community Conversations | Get to Know | Upcoming Events...
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How Illinois Can Do More to Support College Students Experiencing Homelessness
Homelessness is an issue that will further exacerbate inequity in higher education degree attainment without critical attention. Fortunately, Illinois has taken a critical step in doing this.
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‘Someone in Your Corner’: Illinois Students Highlight How Lawmakers, Higher Ed Can Better Serve First-Gen Students
Student Advisory Council members shared their thoughts on what lawmakers and higher education professionals can do to help first-generation college students.
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Continuing the Fight for First-Generation College Students in Illinois
It is clear that our lawmakers and institutions need to prioritize first-gen students to support their success.
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