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ACC: Solutions for Texas

ACC: Solutions for Texas

ACC History A college is born September 17, 1973 • 177 faculty/staff • 1,

ACC History A college is born September 17, 1973 • 177 faculty/staff • 1, 726 students • 30 programs Ridgeview • One campus • No tax base • Mission to provide open-door access to affordable, quality higher education

ACC Today Primary gateway to higher education & training • • 2, 350 faculty/staff

ACC Today Primary gateway to higher education & training • • 2, 350 faculty/staff 36, 601 credit students 180+ programs Seven campuses (8 th opening in fall 2010) • Tax rate among the lowest in Texas – 9. 54 cents

ACC’s Master Plan • Master Plan is the Blueprint for aligning the college’s vision,

ACC’s Master Plan • Master Plan is the Blueprint for aligning the college’s vision, mission and resources. • www. austincc. edu/masterplan • ACC’s diverse mission is more critical than ever.

Diverse Mission Academic Transfer • University Transfer • ISD partnerships • Early College Start

Diverse Mission Academic Transfer • University Transfer • ISD partnerships • Early College Start • College Connection Workforce Education • Primary trainer and retrainer of workforce, healthcare, and firstresponders • Rapid response to business/industry Foundation Programs Lifelong Learning • Access programs for growing population notyet-college-ready • Continuing Education • Developmental reading, writing, and math • Personal Enrichment • Adult Education • GED • Professional Development

Closing the Equity Gap Community colleges are vital to our economic future. Texas community

Closing the Equity Gap Community colleges are vital to our economic future. Texas community colleges enroll: • 54% of all public higher education students • 70% of all freshmen • 78% of all minority students (Source: Texas Association of Community Colleges)

Community Impact • ACC fuels economic development and ensures a thriving community that benefits

Community Impact • ACC fuels economic development and ensures a thriving community that benefits everyone • Skilled workforce (attracts quality businesses) • Better jobs, higher wages • Increased consumer spending • More equitable tax distribution • Lower social services costs

Return on Investment Supporting ACC brings big dividends: • Stronger workforce • Stronger four-year

Return on Investment Supporting ACC brings big dividends: • Stronger workforce • Stronger four-year colleges and universities • Stronger businesses and industries • Stronger community infrastructure • Stronger middle class • Stronger economy

Closing the Equity Gap – I Am ACC Video

Closing the Equity Gap – I Am ACC Video

Leander and ACC: Topics of Interest • ACC has a long partnership with the

Leander and ACC: Topics of Interest • ACC has a long partnership with the community of Leander. • At present, the Cypress Creek Campus serves both Cedar Park and Leander.

Cypress Creek Campus • Nearly doubled in size in 2007 • Still room for

Cypress Creek Campus • Nearly doubled in size in 2007 • Still room for growth

Leander and ACC Classes Offered 2008 -2009 Leander Center (at Leander High School) •

Leander and ACC Classes Offered 2008 -2009 Leander Center (at Leander High School) • • • Allied Health Science Art Computer Science United States Government Psychology Cypress Creek Campus • • Accounting Anthropology Astronomy Automotive Technology and Outdoor Powered Equipment • Biology • Building Construction Technology • Chemistry • Child Care & Development • Criminal Justice • Economics • English • History • Mathematics • Nursing

ACC Master Plan: Preparing for the Future • ACC is in the first stages

ACC Master Plan: Preparing for the Future • ACC is in the first stages of “land banking” for future growth in key areas. • When the need arises, ACC will have made a wise investment.

ACC Master Plan: Preparing for the Future • ACC is focused on the fastest

ACC Master Plan: Preparing for the Future • ACC is focused on the fastest growing communities in the service area without a current campus.

ACC Master Plan: Preparing for the Future • Priority areas: Bastrop, Leander, San Marcos

ACC Master Plan: Preparing for the Future • Priority areas: Bastrop, Leander, San Marcos

ACC Master Plan: Preparing for the Future • No timeline or plan yet to

ACC Master Plan: Preparing for the Future • No timeline or plan yet to build a campus in priority areas. • Current focus: the Round Rock campus.

ACC Master Plan: Round Rock Campus • Scheduled to open in 2010 • Opens

ACC Master Plan: Round Rock Campus • Scheduled to open in 2010 • Opens in two phases • Room for 11, 000 students

Leander ISD/ACC Partnerships Early College Start • Dual credit and co-enrollment • 1+ year(s)

Leander ISD/ACC Partnerships Early College Start • Dual credit and co-enrollment • 1+ year(s) of college FREE • General education/ core curriculum Tech Prep • Credit-in-escrow • Career and technical education courses College Connection • One-on-one support to assist students through college admissions process • Seniors receive acceptance letters to ACC • Serves as state/ national model

Early College Start (ECS) ECS Enrollment Growth 2004 -05 to 2007 -08 170% Enrollment

Early College Start (ECS) ECS Enrollment Growth 2004 -05 to 2007 -08 170% Enrollment Growth in Leander ISD 500 450 400 350 300 250 2004 -05 2007 -08 150 100 50 0 Cedar Park Leander New Hope Vista Ridge

Tech Prep Growth 2003 -04 to 2007 -08 9% Enrollment Growth in Leander ISD*

Tech Prep Growth 2003 -04 to 2007 -08 9% Enrollment Growth in Leander ISD* 200 180 160 140 120 2006 -2007 100 2007 -08 80 60 40 20 0 Cedar Park Leander Vista Ridge * LISD Tech Prep students who enrolled at ACC

College Connection College Access for Every Senior 33% application growth from 2004 -08 66%

College Connection College Access for Every Senior 33% application growth from 2004 -08 66% enrollment growth from 2006 -08 Enrolled in ACC Applied at ACC Cedar Park Leander New Hope Vista Ridge Total 2004 -05 441 431 32 0 904 2007 -08 384 383 33 406 1, 206 2004 -05 83 72 10 0 165 2007 -08 75 95 6 98 274

Value for Leander ISD Families Value of Waived Tuition and Fees Early College Start

Value for Leander ISD Families Value of Waived Tuition and Fees Early College Start • 25%+ of college education for bachelor’s degree FREE • $99, 576 tuition/fees waived for Leander ISD students in 2007 -08 Tech Prep • $81, 864 tuition/fees waived for Leander ISD students collecting ACC credits in 2007 -08

Value for Leander ISD Families Value of One Year at ACC • One year+

Value for Leander ISD Families Value of One Year at ACC • One year+ of in-district college credit (36 credit hours) = $1, 944 • Core curriculum credits fully transferable to state colleges, plus many private and out-of-state colleges $13, 374 $9, 892 Great Value! Best Value! $1, 944 $0

Mary Hensley, Ed. D. Executive Vice President College Operations mhensley@austincc. edu (512) 223 -7618

Mary Hensley, Ed. D. Executive Vice President College Operations mhensley@austincc. edu (512) 223 -7618 For copies of this presentation: www. austincc. edu/isd/documents/022409 Leander. Chamber. ppt