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ACC/BASTROP OVERVIEW

Austin Community College (ACC) has been serving Bastrop County since 1972, offering limited programs primarily through the Bastrop High School Center. Despite no on-site workforce programs or student services, ACC has introduced initiatives like Early College Start and the College Connection. Local taxation supports community college funding, with differentiated tuition rates for in-district versus out-of-district students. As of 2005, Bastrop County's population was approximately 68,957, with notable increases in minority populations. The college aims to expand access to higher education and address local workforce needs.

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ACC/BASTROP OVERVIEW

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  1. ACC/BASTROPOVERVIEW ThursdayAugust 24, 2006

  2. ACC District Service AreaRegional Community College Black = In-district Green = Out-of-District

  3. ACC/Bastrop OverviewBackground • The ACC District has served Bastrop County since its founding in 1972. • ACC Bastrop High School Center (1985) • Very limited offerings; no workforce programs • No student services on site • No Continuing Education or Adult Education on site • ACC Early College Start implemented in 1998 • BISD/ACC College Connection implemented in 2004

  4. ACC/Bastrop OverviewBastrop County Student Enrollments

  5. ACC/Bastrop Overview Tuition Comparison

  6. ACC/Bastrop OverviewCommunity Colleges Different From 4-Year Institutions • The State funds community colleges differently than 4-year colleges and universities. • Mandated Service Area - Community Colleges, by law, are designated a Service Area and must offer in-district and out-of-district tuition rates. • In-district rates are lower, in recognition of local tax paid in support of the community college. • Community colleges are expected to have local tax support to fund facilities and operations.

  7. ACC/Bastrop OverviewCommunity Colleges Different From 4-Year Institutions • ACC will not build campuses outside its taxing authority. • There are different levels of instructional programming and support services for in-district and out-of-district students. • Local, in-district taxpayers will not subsidize out-of-district costs. • Board–adopted ACC Master Plan includes future campuses in Service Area if annexations occur • Williamson County/Round Rock • Hays County/San Marcos • Bastrop County

  8. ACC/Bastrop OverviewBastrop County Statistics • Bastrop County population as of 2005 was 68,957 • Median Income for households $43,578 • Per capita income $18,146 • 18.7% increase in African-American population* • 60.9% increase in Hispanic population* • 46.1% increase in economically disadvantaged, 2000-2005 *2010 Projections, Texas State Data Center

  9. ACC/Bastrop OverviewBastrop County Statistics • Bastrop County-wide Education Levels • ISDs (County) drop rate 4.6% • Transition to higher education institutions • High School Graduate or higher • 1990, 68.3% 2000, 76.9% • Bachelor’s degree or higher • 2990, 13.3% 2000, 17.0%

  10. ACC/Bastrop OverviewWhy Do Communities Join ACC’s Tax Base? • Expand access to higher ed via lower in-district tuition • Expand programs (especially workforce) and support services locally • Texas Closing the Gaps initiative • Expand access to higher education as economic development issue • Must reverse trend of too few high school grads (and too few adults) entering higher education • Expand local tax base by creating better educated/better paid local workforce • Respond to county needs • Return on investment • Every dollar spent in the state’s higher education system returns more than $5.50 to the Texas economy. (Texas Comptrollers report March 2003)

  11. ACC/Bastrop OverviewTax Comparison

  12. ACC/Bastrop Service Plan Tax Impact – Property Owners

  13. Want More Information? • Web: www.austincc.eduEmail: ceo@austincc.edu • ACC Master Plan:www.austincc.edu/masterplan • Texas’ Closing the Gaps Initiative: www.thecb.state.tx.us/ClosingtheGaps/ • The Impact of the State Higher Education System on the Texas Economy: www.window.state.tx.us/specialrpt/highered05/ • The Socioeconomic Benefits Generated by 50 Community College Districts in Texas: www.tacc.org/e_impact.html • What’s the Return on Education?:http://pdfserve.galegroup.com/pdfserve/get_item/1/Sc7e9d3w2_2/SB523_02.pdf

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