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The Underrepresented Groups Report provides community colleges with the opportunity to report on initiatives and strategies to increase participation and achievement among individuals with disabilities, minorities, and women. Underrepresented Groups Report production is an important annual statutory responsibility (Public Act 85-283). Each community college provides a report detailing current activities and programs aimed at strengthening participation and progress among traditionally underrepresented student populations. Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) staff summarizes the information provided by the individual colleges and forward it to officials from the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) who combine it with responses from the public universities and forwarded to the Governor and General Assembly. This report begins with an overview of the demographic characteristics of community college students and faculty. External comparative information is referenced where available. The focus topic for the current Underrepresented Groups Report explores the extent to which higher education is meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities. The report concludes with Future Directions and Recommendations. The following are appended: (1) Dollars and Staff Years Budgeted to Programs Serving Underrepresented Students and Staff at Illinois Community Colleges, Fiscal Years 2002 and 2003; (2) Enrollment of Students with Disabilities; and (3) Definitions for the Annual Report on Underrepresented Groups in Higher Education and Students Transitions Survey. (Contains 7 tables.) [Cover title varies: "Illinois Community College System Fiscal Year 2003 Underrepresented Groups Report."].
"While the federal government seeks to promote educational attainment and equity through its extensive investment in student financial aid, states have primary responsibility for policies that affect the educational attainment of their populations. Despite the centrality of state policy, however, we know relatively little about the relationship between state policy and these outcomes. This book addresses this knowledge gap. Drawing on data collected from descriptive case studies of the relationship between public policy and higher education performance in five states (Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Texas, and Washington), this book offers a more complete conceptual framework for understanding how state public policy can promote educational attainment. The resulting framework has five central tenets that help us understanding how to improve overall educational attainment and increase equity in that attainment. At its core, the model assumes that higher education performance is determined by effective state policy leadership for higher education. The book also illustrates the need for state policies that reduce the cumulative negative implications of policies that perpetuate differences in educational outcomes across groups and that proactively address the barriers that limit educational attainment for underachieving groups. This book has important implications for public policymakers, college and university leaders, educational researchers and others who are interested in understanding how public policy can improve educational attainment and equity in attainment across groups"-- Provided by publisher.
Through the Underrepresented Groups Report, community colleges have an opportunity to report on initiatives and strategies aimed at increasing participation and achievement among individuals with Disabilities, Women, and Minorities. Underrepresented Groups Report production is an important annual statutory responsibility (Public Act 85-283) for community colleges and universities. Each community college provides a report detailing current activities and programs aimed at strengthening participation and progress among traditionally underrepresented student populations. Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) staff summarize the information provided by the individual colleges and forward it to officials from the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) who combine it with responses from the public universities and forward it to the Governor and General Assembly. This year's report begins with an overview of the demographic characteristics of community college students, completers, and faculty. External comparative information is referenced where available. The next portion of the report explores the current year's Focus Topic: Academic Achievement of Persons with Disabilities, Women, and Minorities using a variety of data sources and materials provided by the colleges. A five-year statewide analysis of the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Systems (IPEDS) Graduation Rate Survey (GRS) data for Students with Disabilities, Female Students, and Minority Students from Illinois community colleges is included in this portion of the report. IPEDS GRS data provide a Combined Outcome Rate--which includes graduation, transfer, and persistence--and a Graduation Rate which only counts completions. A three-year analysis of statewide full-time, first-time student Fall to Fall retention rates for Underrepresented Groups is also provided. Summaries of what works, high impact Underrepresented Group promising programs, services, and initiatives related to improving academic achievement at selected community colleges are featured at the end of the section. The report also examines the need of additional resources for Underrepresented Groups at community colleges. Resources are needed to provide individuals from Underrepresented Groups who require additional support with programs and services to promote student success. Future directions, a summary, and recommendations are addressed at the end of the report. The following are appended: (1) Dollars and Staff Years Budgeted to Programs Serving Underrepresented Students and Staff at Illinois Community Colleges, Fiscal Years 2003 and 2004; (2) Students with Disabilities Tables for Individuals in Illinois Community Colleges, Fiscal Year 2004; and (3) Definitions for the Annual Report on Underrepresented Groups. (Contains 13 tables.) [Cover title varies: "Illinois Community College System Fiscal Year 2004 Underrepresented Groups Report."].