June is the Month to Remember Why We Fight
This month, we recognize and celebrate a number of historical events and policy actions that have shaped this country in the work against oppression and toward freedom, 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.
Voices of PCC: Becoming a Playmaker for Equity—What Sports and Title IX Gave Me
In 1972, I was a 10-year-old dreaming of being the next Billie Jean King as I headed off during the summer to my local public park courts to...
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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...
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Marking the Milestone: PCC SAC Seniors Lift Up the Significance of Graduation
In a video edited by PCC Policy Intern Tomi Kolapo (University of Chicago), PCC’s 2022 Student Advisory Council members Sabi Reza (Northeastern Illinois University), Ethan Chiu (Loyola University),...
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Equity in Practice Spotlight: “Assessing Student Course Withdrawal through an Equity Lens” at Moraine Valley Community College
Briefly describe a strategy in your Equity Plan that you have implemented. Include a brief description of how this strategy was chosen. Even the most well-prepared student may...
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2022 ILEA Equity Institute Recap
The second annual Illinois Equity in Attainment (ILEA) Initiative Equity Institute was held February 24-25, 2022 with record-setting attendance of nearly 600 participants. Staff, faculty and administrators from...
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