Championing policies, practices & systems that increase college completion & eliminate attainment disparities for low-income, 1st generation & students of color
Chicago, IL
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For National #TransferStudentWeek, hosted by @NRCFYESIT, Director of Institutional Partnerships Rebecca Popelka, shares her insight on #transferstudent pathways within Illinois’ #communitycolleges. Read more: buff.ly/wOJ9oE1
For Nat. #TransferStudentWeek, hosted by @NRCFYESIT, we’re highlighting the need to address barriers like affordability, credit acceptance, and campus belonging so more students can cross the finish line. 🎓️ Learn more with PCC’s interactive dashboards: buff.ly/U4oLsY0
During National #TransferStudentWeek, hosted by @NRCFYESIT, we recognize students navigating the path from community college to four-year institutions. PCC believes students deserve clear pathways, resources, and support to achieve a #highereducation: buff.ly/2xOb5iJ
At PCC, we proudly recognize #HispanicHeritageMonth, honoring our Hispanic and Latinx colleagues for their work in making college accessible and affordable for students like themselves throughout Illinois. 🤝
#IndigenousPeoplesDay is a moment to remember to learn from, respect, and uplift voices of Indigenous and Native American people.
Learn more about Indigenous people and Native Americans' contributions to the Chicagoland area and beyond from @aicchicago: aicchicago.org
PCC hosted its first of two Illinois Developmental Education Equity in Action (IDEEA) Convenings at @RendLakeCollege. Dr. Kyle Southern, Rebecca Popelka, Cesar Perez, & Giselle Palacios, presented on #DERA's impact on student success in Southern Illinois community colleges.
🤔 Are you a student interested in #highereducation and #publicpolicy? Apply to be PCC's next Research and Policy Intern!
Find more details and application requirements here ➡️ buff.ly/Y7lItix
Transfer student-specific issues disproportionately impact students of color, including 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘅 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀. As we continue #HispanicHeritageMonth, PCC has identified ways to support transfer student success. 🌟
#HHM #highereducation
Last week, PCC's Dr. Kyle Southern and Daisy Copeland participated in the #EdEquitySummit2026 in San Diego, hosted by our colleagues at @EdTrust-West. Pictured alongside is EdTrust-West Executive Director, Dr. Christopher J. Nellum.
The PCC team were inspired by Dr. Nellum’s session, “Advocacy Works: How Change Actually Happens,” which brought to light the need for collective #advocacy and action to create lasting change throughout postsecondary education systems and increase student success.
Seven members of the PCC team joined policymakers, leaders, and community members at the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation's 2026 Raíces Summit. Thank you to ILLCF for convening these important conversations regarding Latino student success in #highered! #Raíces2026
With support from Rep. Michael Crawford and Sen. Willie Preston, the PCC team led the effort to secure $500K to expand access to higher education in Illinois' prisons, just in time as @opencampusmedia notes that #HEP program waitlists have gotten longer: buff.ly/grL4ySX
When we eliminate barriers from curriculums that impact students of color, #highered becomes more accessible. During #HispanicHeritageMonth, we focus on how #DERA compliance makes college completion more equitable and attainable for #Latinx students in IL. buff.ly/A8Oy2yI
PCC is seeking a Research and Policy Intern for the 2026-2027 academic year! Apply today to learn about the legislative process, impact college access through research on #highered issues, and contribute to policy development: buff.ly/MgMaOGv
If you're traveling along 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝟗𝟎/𝟗𝟒 in Chicago, look out for PCC's billboard now through October 1!
📍 1528 N. Noble Street along the Kennedy Expressway
⏰ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 8-10 p.m.
Thank you @Wintrust for your continued support.
Entering #HispanicHeritageMonth, we proudly embrace the Hispanic and Latin American communities’ contributions to #highereducation across the country. PCC will continue our mission to advocate for equitable higher ed access for 𝙖𝙡𝙡 Illinois students, regardless of background.
As federal-level decisions continue to impact #highereducation access, Illinois' legislators and institutions have the unique opportunity to create and implement systems changes that fund and support student success. 🎓️
Our report, "Effective, Equitable, and Efficient: A New Paradigm for Holding Universities Accountable," outlines how our current structure can benefit from ideas implemented in the state’s other fields and policy areas to further this mission. Read more: buff.ly/PZgkEgR
1️⃣ 🎉 It's been a little over a year since 𝗗𝗿. 𝗞𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 was announced as the new PCC Executive Director.
Dr. Southern takes a moment to reflect on his first year, as well as PCC's celebration of its impact during the last decade. partnershipfcc.org/reflectio…
Let's relive a summer of celebration! 🎉
PCC invited you—our fellow advocates in #highered and #equity—to join us to honor 10 years of advancing equitable college access and completion across the state.
Want more? Visit pccin10.org to explore our #PCCin10 story!