From Our ILEA Newsletter: Applied Equity in Action
Spring is sometimes slow to come to Illinois, but once it does, it is always a beautiful thing. Many find spring to be a moment to stop and...
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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.
From the Executive Director: 2021—A Year in Review
Dear PCC Friends and Supporters, As we turn the page on another year, one that has continued to disrupt learning and make life even more challenging for...
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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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Building Bridges Across Student Services to Foster Social Belonging — Even Amid Crisis
Creating an equity-minded culture is hard work and takes a community of champions to bring to fruition. It takes commitment from all corners of a campus to ensure...
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Fair Tax Now Off The Table, A More Equitable Approach to Higher Ed Funding is Urgently Needed Now More Than Ever
With the failure of the fair tax amendment on Illinois ballots this fall, there are fewer options on the table to begin closing Illinois’ budget hole and adequately...
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The Importance of Faculty Champions in Equity Work
Creating an equity-minded culture is hard work and takes a community of champions to bring to fruition. It takes commitment from all corners of a campus to ensure...
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