ACC: Solutions for Texas

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

ACC Today Primary gateway to higher education & training 2,350 faculty/staff 36,601 credit students 180+ programs Seven campuses (8th 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, mission and resources. ACC’s diverse mission is more critical than ever.

Diverse Mission 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 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:

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

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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 growth

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

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 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 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 in two phases Room for 11,000 students

Leander ISD/ACC Partnerships Early College Start Tech Prep College Connection Dual credit and co-enrollment 1 + year(s) of college FREE General education/ core curriculum 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

Early College Start (ECS) ECS Enrollment Growth to % Enrollment Growth in Leander ISD

9% Enrollment Growth in Leander ISD* Tech Prep Growth to * LISD Tech Prep students who enrolled at ACC Tech Prep

College Connection College Access for Every Senior Cedar ParkLeanderNew HopeVista RidgeTotal Applied at ACC ,206 Enrolled in ACC % application growth from % enrollment growth from

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

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 $0 $1,944 Best Value! Great Value!

Mary Hensley, Ed.D. Executive Vice President College Operations (512) For copies of this presentation: