Guest Blog: Fallen Flat on the Shoulders of My Students
For too long, Illinois’ working and low-income residents have borne the brunt of the state’s ‘flat tax.’ A fair tax would ensure the state’s wealthiest pay their fair...
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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.
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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PCC: Vote ‘Yes’ to Fair Tax and Help Build a Pathway to More Equitable Higher Education in Illinois
Early voting begins today in Illinois, and with it, the opportunity to increase our state’s revenue and set the stage for increased funding for higher education. The proposed...
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ILEA Newsletter – Letter From Our Managing Director
Dear ILEA Partners, Welcome back to school for a fall semester unlike any other. We have seen your teams up close as they have done whatever it takes to...
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Moving Equity from the Margin to the Center: Releasing the Campus Wide ILEA Equity Plans
Julian Williams, Ph.D., Equity Program Manager | Aug 20, 2020 Eliminating disparities in degree attainment between Black and White students, Latinx and White students and Pell-receipt and non-Pell...
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PCC Letter to Illinois General Assembly Higher Education Committees
As advocates seeking to support institutions in eliminating racial equity gaps across Illinois colleges and universities, the Partnership for College Completion stands in solidarity with the Black community...
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