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

ceo@austincc.edu(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