September 2022– Letter from PCC’s Managing Director
Dear PCC Policy Partners, Thank you for your ongoing, active investment in equity in Illinois higher education. I consider myself fortunate to be on this journey with you....
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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.
Up to $20K in Student Borrower Debt Relief is A Big Move, but a Sustainable Solution to College Affordability will be Game Changing
The Partnership for College Completion (PCC) joins the millions of borrowers in celebrating this announcement, as 90% of relief will go to people earning less than $70,000 annually....
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Commission Adequacy Workgroup Meets; Discusses Literature Review of Existing Research and Path Forward
While the Commission will reconvene its general meetings on September 1, there are currently two workgroups that will each discuss and inform the Commission’s work once full meetings...
read moreCommission Adequacy Workgroup Continues Discussions On How to Define Adequacy in Funding Model
At the Aug. 4 meeting, Commissioners were in accord about the importance of funding for evidence-based programs to attract and retain diverse students.
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A Win-Win: Survey Highlights Dual Credit Value to Illinois Students
Illinois has made progress when it comes to the positive impacts made by Dual Credit courses. The term dual credit refers “to high school programs allowing high school...
read moreSB815 Commission May Meeting Recap: Workgroups Assigned; Tennessee Presents Its Funding Model; Research Base for Adequacy Introduced
During the May 25 virtual convening of the Commission on Equitable Public University Funding, members continued to discuss matters pertaining to creating an equitable funding model in Illinois....
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