PCC 2022 Year-In-Review
In the spirit of reflection that accompanies the close of one year and the start of another, we want to take a moment to reflect.
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: affordability, colleges and universities, completion, Equity, higher education, Illinois
In the spirit of reflection that accompanies the close of one year and the start of another, we want to take a moment to reflect.
read more• College and University Partnerships, Featured, ILEA, PCC Blog • Author(s): Partnership for College Completion • Tags: affordability, coaching, Equity Plans, Leadership, students, undergraduates
National Louis University (NLU) joined the Illinois Equity in Attainment (ILEA) initiative to further its vision of becoming a national leader in driving equity in bachelor’s degree attainment...
read more• Featured, ILEA, PCC Blog • Author(s): Kim Everett, Ph.D. • Tags: access, affordability, completion, graduation, higher education, ILEA
Spring is sometimes slow to come to Illinois, but once it does, it is always a beautiful thing. Many find spring to be a moment to stop and...
read more• Featured, PCC Blog, Public Policy • Author(s): Partnership for College Completion • Tags: affordability, colleges and universities, higher education, illinois legislature, MAP, public policy
On the last day of a shortened session, the Illinois General Assembly passed a budget that included a historic $122M increase in the Monetary Award Program (MAP), which...
read more• College and University Partnerships, Featured, ILEA, PCC Blog • Author(s): Kim Everett, Ph.D. • Tags: access, affordability, higher education, ILEA, MAP, racial justice
Dear ILEA Partners, I am excited to bring you greetings on behalf of your PCC Family. My name is Kim Everett (she/her/hers), and I have the honor of...
read more• Featured, PCC Blog, Public Policy • Author(s): Partnership for College Completion • Tags: access, affordability, budget proposal, colleges and universities, higher education, Illinois
If last year’s budget address brought a feeling of relief, today’s budget address evoked hope. The Governor’s proposed investment of $122 million in additional state financial aid will...
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