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Black business groups blast college board over sputtering minority business participation

Glenn Minnis | The Center Square -
Darden added that the reasons he’s heard for noncompliance are vast, ranging from some not believing in the law to others insisting that the targeted goals are merely aspirational. #minorityparticipation
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Coalition of Black Businesses to Call for Defunding of Illinois Community College Board

Silence DoGood -
At the Subject Matter Hearing, several universities took the defensive and blamed the system for preventing them from having the ability to reach the goals. #communitycollege
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Black Business Organizations Say State-Funded Colleges and Universities Have ‘Abysmal’ Record of Minority Participation

Silence DoGood -
"Currently black businesses have lost over $1 billion dollars from these colleges and universities discouraging us from participating..." #colleges #universities #illinois #minority
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Illinois House Appropriations-Higher Education Committee Calls for Subject Matter Hearing to Discuss Procurement at Public Colleges and Universities

Silence DoGood -
Currently, all public colleges and universities in Illinois are subject to meet a 30% goal in contracting with disadvantaged businesses. #smh #subjectmatterhearing #publichearing #communitycollege #university
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Joliet Junior College is Not Meeting Minority Participation Goals, Illinois House to Hold Subject Matter Hearing

Silence DoGood -
Most are reporting less than 5% minority spend. #college #university #contracting
Community

Illinois Measure Seeks to Require State Universities to Accept Community College Transfers

Glenn Minnis | The Center Square -
HB 3760 effectively builds on a pair of existing laws that provide automatic admissions to Illinois universities, with one designated for high school graduates and the other for community college graduates. #college
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Spring Registration for 2023 is Now Open at Prairie State College

Silence DoGood -
Financial aid and scholarships are available to eligible applicants. The PSC Foundation also offers scholarships to assist with tuition, books, and fees to those who qualify. #prairiestate

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