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...
read moreSharing 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.
• Featured, PCC Blog • Author(s): Lisa Castillo Richmond | Executive Director • Tags: completion, higher education, ILEA, Illinois
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...
read more• College and University Partnerships, Featured, PCC Blog • Author(s): Partnership for College Completion • Tags: colleges and universities, Equity, higher education, ILEA, Illinois
The fifth convening of the Illinois Equity in Attainment (ILEA) Fall Summit was held November 3-5, 2021, commemorating its second annual virtual format. Over 500 faculty, staff, administrators from Illinois...
read more• Featured, ILEA, Public Policy • Author(s): Partnership for College Completion • Tags: colleges and universities, completion, Equity, higher education, ILEA
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...
read more• Featured, ILEA • Author(s): Partnership for College Completion • Tags: Community College, Equity, higher education, ILEA
1. What is your current role/title? I have been working with City Colleges of Chicago for six years. My current role is Assistant Director of Financial Aid. Before...
read more• ILEA • Author(s): Partnership for College Completion • Tags: Community College, Equity, higher education, ILEA
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...
read more• Featured, ILEA • Author(s): Lisa Castillo Richmond | Executive Director • Tags: action, Equity, higher education, ILEA
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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