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.
read moreSharing 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.
• College and University Partnerships, Featured, PCC Blog, Public Policy, Research and Data • Author(s): Lauren Grimaldi • Tags: colleges and universities, Community College, first generation students, higher education
It is clear that our lawmakers and institutions need to prioritize first-gen students to support their success.
read more• PCC Blog, Public Policy, Research and Data • Author(s): Partnership for College Completion
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....
read more• Public Policy, Research and Data • Author(s): Partnership for College Completion • Tags: Community College, dual credit, Equity, higher education
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 more• Research and Data • Author(s): Mike Abrahamson • Tags: Community College, Equity, higher education, ILEA
Briefly describe a strategy in your Equity Plan that you have implemented. Include a brief description of how this strategy was chosen.Elgin Community College (ECC) wanted to help...
read more• Research and Data • Author(s): Mike Abrahamson
MAP has the potential to play a crucial role in the growth and sustainability of Illinois’ economy and can be a gateway to financial stability for communities that...
read more• Featured, PCC Blog, Public Policy, Research and Data • Author(s): Partnership for College Completion • Tags: affordability, colleges and universities, higher education, Illinois
In his 2021 budget address, Governor Pritzker continued to break from his predecessors in ensuring that our state’s higher education system does not sink further into a quagmire...
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