Applied Equity in Higher Education – September 2021
A Letter from the Executive Director Dear ILEA Partners, Welcome to another new academic year that, paired with the colorful change of the seasons here in the Midwest,...
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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.
Equity in Practice Spotlight: “Complete to Compete Strategy” at Elgin Community College
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...
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Member Spotlight: Meet Tracy Templin, National Louis University
1. What is your current role/title?I serve as the Executive Director of Strategy and Operations within the Undergraduate College at National Louis University. 2. Where did you earn...
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Equity in Action – May 2021
Dear ILEA Partners, In a really difficult year, what has kept us going at PCC is the tireless work being done by all of you across the ILEA network....
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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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Member Spotlight: Meet Marisol Velázquez, Morton College
1. What is your current role/title? I have the pleasure of serving as the Dean of Student Services at Morton College. Recently, celebrated my 13th year anniversary with...
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