League to host ‘From Funding to Equal Access: The State of Illinois' Colleges’ Dec. 5

What’s going on with higher education in Illinois? Join the League of Women Voters of Illinois on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 6:30 p.m. to hear from Ralph Martire, professor of public policy at Roosevelt University and executive director of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability. Martire will discuss the state of colleges in Illinois, from school funding to equal access.

This virtual event will take place via Zoom. Register to attend at bit.ly/iade125.

Martire is the Arthur Rubloff Endowed Professor of Public Policy at Roosevelt University, where he teaches a range of courses that cover various aspects of public policy generally, and fiscal and education policy specifically. He is also executive director of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability.

CTBA is a bipartisan 501(c) (3) think tank committed to ensuring that state, federal and local workforce, education, fiscal, economic and budget policies are fair and just, and to promoting opportunity for all, regardless of race, ethnicity or income class. Martire facilitated numerous legislative successes (including passage of the Evidence Based Model of Education Funding in FY2018).

Martire was appointed by Governor JB Pritzker to serve on his Budget and Innovation Committee, and served as a member of the Equity and Excellence in Education Commission, established by Congress during the Obama administration as part of the Civil Rights Division of the Federal Department of Education.

Founded in 1919, the League of Women Voters of Illinois is a nonpartisan organization that encourages informed and active participation in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy and does not support or oppose any political parties or candidates.

With over 100 years of experience and more than 700 local and state affiliations, the League is one of America’s most trusted grass-roots organizations. Membership in the League is open to people ages 16 or older. For further information, visit lwvil.org.