PCC Newsletter—May 2022
In this Newsletter Executive Director Letter | Board News | Public Policy | College and University Partnerships | Public Awareness | In the Spotlight | Upcoming Events ...
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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.
Letter from the Executive Director—May 2022
Letter from Partnership for College Completion Executive Director Lisa Castillo Richmond It is commencement season. The performance of the rituals we so look forward to when all the...
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SB815 Commission April Meeting Recap: Working Groups Proposed, Two More State Models Introduced
Established in 2021 by SB815, the Commission on Equitable Public University Funding charged with researching, modeling, and ultimately recommending specific criteria and approaches for an equity-based higher education...
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PCC Higher Ed Policy Quarterly Vol. 2 Issue 2—Spring 2022
In this Newsletter Policy Letter | Snapshot of Illinois Policy | Snapshot of Federal Policy Upcoming Events | Take Action Letter from Senior Policy Manager Emily Goldman This week, the...
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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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Virtual Advocacy Day Puts Students at the Center
For Illinois college students like PCC Student Advisory Council member Angelina Furlan, Monetary Award Program (MAP) grant funding can make or break the decision to go to a...
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