In the United States, the historical legacies of slavery and the contemporary manifestations of racial segregation and discrimination have led to deep inequities in higher education. These inequities are persistent and pervasive, throughout the state of California and within sub-regions like the Inland Empire as well. As a state with immense cultural and population diversity, there are many organizations working to promote greater equity in higher education for historically marginalized and under-resourced communities. There are several important partnerships and collaboratives, including those focused on collective impact, involving leaders and administrators across educational and workforce systems.

This report focuses on the advocacy infrastructure and network in the higher education equity space, using the Inland Empire region as a case study. We explore the relationship between state level advocacy and regional efforts including coalition networks, coordinated activity, capacity building, and effective regional implementation. The report includes quantitative data analysis from a variety of sources to get a baseline understanding of equity in higher education in California and its sub-regions.

Join us on Friday, February 25, at 11 AM (PST) via Zoom for a preview of the report's findings along with a moderated panel discussion with regional leaders.

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