PCC Executive Director Introduces New Higher Ed Policy Quarterly Newsletter
One of the most repeated phrases of the last year is that COVID-19 has laid bare inequities in our society. Those inequities may be news to some but...
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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.
Level Funding is a Good Starting Point for Higher Ed in a Difficult Year
In his 2021 budget address, Governor Pritzker continued to break from his predecessors in ensuring that our state’s higher education system does not sink further into a quagmire...
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The Illinois Black Caucus’ education bill, HB 2170, is headed to the Governor’s desk. Here’s how one piece of the legislation will help Black students on their path toward a college degree.
Partnership for College Completion | January 12, 2021 [UPDATE: Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 2170 into law on March 8, 2021.] Systemic racism underlies both the disproportionate impact of COVID-19...
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The Second Stimulus Package Lays the Groundwork for a Higher Ed Recovery That Illinois Can Build On
While the $23 billion will provide some relief, the state must still adequately and equitably fund colleges, particularly more financially vulnerable institutions. Mike Abrahamson, Policy Manager | January 6,...
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Fair Tax Now Off The Table, A More Equitable Approach to Higher Ed Funding is Urgently Needed Now More Than Ever
With the failure of the fair tax amendment on Illinois ballots this fall, there are fewer options on the table to begin closing Illinois’ budget hole and adequately...
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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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