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ACC: Solutions for TexasCommunity Colleges Drive Economic Development
San Marcos Chamber of CommerceEggs and Issues Breakfast
March 12, 2009
A Brief History of ACC/San Marcos• January, 1995: ACC San Marcos Center opens at San Marcos HS.
Evening-only classes.
• January, 2001: ACC Lamar Center opens. Day-only classes.
• November, 2003: San Marcos CISD becomes founding school district partner in nationally recognized College Connection program.
• May, 2006: Election to annex SMCISD into ACC District cancelled due to petition process allegation.
• August, 2006: ACC San Marcos Center moves to new San Marcos High School for evening-only classes.
• January, 2008: ACC Goodnight Center opens for day-only classes.
• January, 2009: ACC begins truck driver training at Gary Job Corps.
• June, 2009: Automotive technology program begins at ACC Goodnight Center with dual credit classes for SMHS students and evening classes for adults.
ACC/San Marcos Today
• Students able to complete the core curriculum in San Marcos
• Transferrable to any public college or university
• ACC Early College Start Program
• Dual Credit
• Co-Enrollment
• Tech Prep
• ACC College Connection Program
• Very limited workforce/career education programs
• No revenue stream to support facilities/equipment needs
ACC/San Marcos Today
Program Enrollments
ACC/San Marcos CISD Partnerships
Early College Start Tech Prep College Connection
• Dual credit and co-enrollment
• 1+ year(s) of college FREE
• General education/ core curriculum
• NEW Automotive Technology program at ACC Goodnight Center
• NEW Truck Driver Training Program at Gary Job Corps
• Credit-in-escrow
• Career and technical education courses
• One-on-one support to assist students through college admissions process
• Seniors receive acceptance letters to ACC
• Serves as state/ national model
$13,374
$9,892
$36,320 $34,321
$13,329
$8,664 $5,088
$1,944 $0
Southwestern University
St. Edwards University
UT Austin Texas State University
ACC Out-of-District
ACC In-District ACC Early College Start
Tuition/Fees for 36 credit hours
Best Value!
Great Value!
Good Value!
Sources: Private – Southwestern University (32 hours—16 hours each , Fall and Spring) – www.southwestern.edu/assistance/tuition.phpSt. Edwards University (36 hours—12 hours each, Fall, Spring, and Summer) – www.stedwards.edu/stufinan/current/ctcost.htmUT Austin (36 hours—12 hours each, Fall, Spring, and Summer) www.utexas.edu/business/accounting/sar/t-f-rates.htmlTexas State University (36 hours—12 hours each, Fall, Spring, and Summer) http://catsweb.txstate.edu/catsweb/sa/HBFLTRESU_FALL.htm
$79,520 tuition/fees waived for San Marcos CISD ECS students in FY08$117,008 tuition/fees waived for San Marcos CISD Tech Prep students in FY08
Early College Start: Value for San Marcos Families
ACC: Creating a College-Going Culture within SMCISD
Two Mobile Go Centers Equipped with 14 – 16 laptops with satellite
Internet access One-stop, college-information facilities 2,500 events FY08 5,500 visitors FY08
Thank you to the Texas Pioneer Foundation for funding the second Mobile-Go Center and College Connection program growth!
• College Connection expansion to 13 area school districts
• Five statewide College Connection workshops
Financial Aid Saturdays • Free assistance with the FAFSA
• Help in English and Spanish
• Non-credit program
• 200 hours, M-F, for 4 weeks
• Next class begins March 23
• Operates year-round
• Minimum age 21
Limited Workforce Training in San Marcos
New truck driver training program at Gary Job Corps
Limited Workforce Training in San Marcos
Located at ACC Goodnight Center
Classes begin Summer 2009Serve high school students
(day or evening)Serve adult students
(evening only)
New automotive technology partnership with SMCISD
Diverse Mission Unique to Community Colleges
• University Transfer
• ISD partnerships
•Early College Start
•College Connection
Academic Transfer
• Primary trainer and re- trainer of workforce, healthcare, and first-responders
• Rapid response to business/industry
Workforce Education
• Continuing Education
• Professional Development
• Personal Enrichment
Lifelong Learning
• Access programs for growing population not-yet-college-ready
• Developmental reading, writing, and math
• Adult Education
• GED
Foundation Programs
Closing the Equity Gap: I Am ACC Video
ACC’s Vision Statement
The Austin Community College District will be recognized as the preferred gateway to higher education and training and as the catalyst for social equity, economic development, and personal enrichment.
ACC’s Master Plan
ACC’s diverse mission is more critical than ever.
Master Plan is the blueprint for aligning the college’s vision, mission and resources.
www.austincc.edu/masterplan
ACC’s Master Plan: Core Goals
ACC Master Plan:Preparing for the Future • ACC is focused on the fastest growing communities in the Service Area.
• ACC is “land banking”
• Master Plan Priorities:• Round Rock
• Joined ACC District May 2008• Campus under construction
• San Marcos• Bastrop• Leander
ACC: Closing the Equity Gap
• 54% of all public higher education students• 70% of all freshmen• 78% of all minority students
(Source: Texas Association of Community Colleges)
Community colleges are vital to our economic future.
Texas community colleges enroll:
ACC: Primary Gateway to Higher Education & Training
37,000 credit students
180+ programs
Seven campuses
(8th opening in fall 2010)
Tax rate among the lowest in Texas – 9.54 cents
ACC’s Return on Investment
ACC fuels economic development
Builds stronger/skilled workforce which attracts quality business/industry
Better jobs/higher wages = increased consumer spending
Builds stronger middle class; more equitable tax distribution
Stronger, more diverse four-year colleges and universities
Lower social services costs
San Marcos/ACC: Next Steps
• ACC has land for ACC: San Marcos Campus• Annexation-dependent
• “Friends of ACC”
• San Marcos City Council Target Goal• Annexation into the ACC tax district
• Approved October 22, 2008
What Will San Marcos Gain By Having an ACC Campus?
• San Marcos becomes part of a REGIONAL higher ed system
• Lower tuition $39 versus $127 per credit hour
• Free Early College Start for all SMCISD juniors/seniors
• Comprehensive higher ed options
• Enhanced economic development
• Voting for all Board of Trustees
How Does Annexation Occur?
• Annexation law guides the process (HB2221)
• Steering Committee of local leaders would address strategy/activities
• ACC will provide information about the annexation law, ethics, and process
• ACC will provide factual information about the College and its plan for San Marcos
• Service Area Plan is required, as is a public forum
• Petition process required (5% of local voters)
• ACC board calls the election
Property Value $40,000 $80,000 $120,000 $160,000
Regular Homestead*
$33.39 Annual ($2.78/month)
$71.55 Annual ($5.96/month)
$109.71 Annual ($9.14/month)
$147.87 Annual ($12.32/month)
Senior/Disabled* No ACC Tax No ACC Tax $19.08 Annual
($1.59/month)
$57.24 Annual ($4.77/month)
Commercial $38.16 Annual ($3.18/month)
$76.32 Annual ($6.36/month)
$114.48 Annual ($9.54/month)
$152.64 Annual ($12.72/month)
*$5,000 Homestead Exemption
*$95,000 Seniors and Disabled Exemptions
SMCISDTax Impact - Property Owners
San Marcos/ACC: Next Steps
Questions and Answers
Stephen B. Kinslow, Ph.D.President/CEO
[email protected](512) 223-7598(512) 223-7185 Faxhttp://www.austincc.edu/pres
For copies of this presentation:
www.austincc.edu/isd/documents/03-12-09EggsandIssues.ppt