PCC 2022 Year-In-Review
In the spirit of reflection that accompanies the close of one year and the start of another, we want to take a moment to reflect.
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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.
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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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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2022 ILEA Summit Gives Equity Champions Across the State A Chance to Meet Face to Face
PCC held its annual ILEA Summit in-person for the first time since 2019, where higher education professionals from across the state shared issues facing their campuses.
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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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