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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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 1—Winter 2022
In this Newsletter Policy Letter | Snapshot of Illinois Policy | Snapshot of Federal Policy Get to Know Illinois’ Leaders | PCC Developments | Upcoming Events | Take Action Letter...
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Special from the PCC Higher Ed Policy Quarterly: An Interview with Deputy Governor for Education Martin Torres
Deputy Governor for Education Martin Torres has been a champion of education in Illinois for many years, previously serving as First Assistant Deputy Governor for Education in...
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Governor Pritzker’s Historic FY23 Budget Proposal Paves a Pathway to Increased College Access and Affordability
If last year’s budget address brought a feeling of relief, today’s budget address evoked hope. The Governor’s proposed investment of $122 million in additional state financial aid will...
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Student-Centered Practices for Student Engagement and Success at Moraine Valley Community College
Serving the southwest suburbs of Chicago, Moraine Valley Community College is the fourth largest 2-year college in Illinois. The college offers over 130 academic programs along with dozens...
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Special from the PCC Higher Ed Policy Quarterly: An Interview with State Sen. Cristina Pacione-Zayas, PhD
Sen. Cristina Pacione-Zayas Senator Cristina Pacione-Zayas, former Associate Vice President of Policy for the Erikson Institute, an academic institution focused on child development where she led the Institute’s...
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