Round Rock ISD – Parents Meeting Austin Community College - Update

1. Round Rock ISD – Parents MeetingAustin Community College - Update September 29, 2005 Dr. Stephen B. Kinslow President, ACC

2. Round Rock ISD – Parents • Thanks for inviting me. • Appreciate the opportunity for dialog…

3. ACC/Community Goals • Increase transition of high school graduates into higher education • Increase education & training opportunities for adult population • Enhance “Closing the Gaps” Initiatives • Expand Higher Education Opportunities to Include COMPREHENSIVE ACC Offerings • Workforce Programs • Continuing Education • Adult and Continuing Education

4. ACC Snapshot • Over 65,000 people served annually • 8th largest community college district in America • 1st choice for entering college • Over 50% of all entering students begin at a community college • More area high school students go to ACC than any other local institution • ACC is the primary trainer and re-trainer of the local workforce

5. About Community Colleges • Offer two-year Associate Degree and one/two year Certificate Programs • Funded differently than four-year colleges/universities • Same accreditation standards as four-year colleges/universities • As community colleges grow, so do four-year colleges/universities in the area • More than half of all freshmen now begin at a community college

6. About Community Colleges HALLMARKS • Open Door Admissions Philosophy • Commitment to Accessibility • Commitment to Affordability • Commitment to Diversity • Responsive to the Needs of the Local Community • Innovative, High-Quality Instruction • Assistance to Those Not Yet “College-Ready” • Foundation Skills/Access Programs • Developmental Education • Strong Student Support Services

7. Service Area Map

8. August 2005 Annexation Election • “All-of-Austin” Election Successful • Brought all of City of Austin into ACC taxing district • @25% of RRISD (portion within Austin) now in ACC’s district • Receive lower in-district tuition of $39 per credit hour • Receive free Early College Start program • @75% of RRISD out-of-district • Pay higher out-of-district tuition of $102 per credit hour • Pay for Early College Start program

9. ACC & Round Rock • Since 1980 ACC has offered classes in Round Rock • Round Rock enrollments increase each year (over 6% of ACC Total) • Fall 05 enrollments: 2207 • 78664 - 888 • 78681 - 544 • 78717 - 278 • 78729 - 497 • Fall 05 Early College Start Enrollments: • 125

10. Round Rock Center • Opened Fall 2005 • ACC has day classes in Round Rock for the first time • ACC will continue to offer evening classes (since 1980) • Limited offerings – primarily general education transfer courses

11. RR Center • ACC will offer very few workforce education programs • Lack of specialized facility, funding necessary to offer many high-demand programs such as nursing • ACC will not offer sciences • RRC facility does not have science facilities

12. RR CenterImportant To Know: • Texas State will offer select programs • Junior/Senior level toward some B.A. degrees • Some graduate level courses/programs • ACC will offer Freshman/Sophomore level courses • Limited to select general education courses • No sciences due to lack of science facilities • Very limited workforce education programs • No access programs • The RRC will not offer everything available at Texas State in San Marcos, nor will it offer everything ACC is approved to teach

13. RR CenterImportant To Know: The RRC will evolve into something different: • Initially, Texas State and ACC will jointly occupy • ACC will offer freshman/sophomore level • Texas State will offer Junior, Senior, and Graduate courses • Both Texas State and ACC enrollments will grow • As Texas State enrollments grow, ACC will be displaced from RRC

14. RR CenterImportant To Know: • Limited window for the community to address the original goals of having expanded 4-year and expanded 2-year higher education and training opportunities.

15. RR CenterImportant To Know: Texas State and ACC are funded differently • 4-year colleges/universities funding: • Tuition (one rate for all Texans) • State allocations for operations and facilities • 2-year community colleges • Tuition (different rates for tax payers/non-tax payers • State reimbursements • Local taxes expected to pay for facilities

16. Big Question • How will Round Rock secure a comprehensive community college? • How will it get needed workforce education programs? • How will it get the other types of programs provided only by community colleges?

17. Why Join ACC? • Increase Access • Over 50% of high school graduates begin at a community college • Over 50% of adults begin at a community college • Closing the Gaps (State Initiative) warns that if more Texans do not enter higher education our state will not remain economically competitive • State Must Increase Minority Participation Rates • Goal to increase enrollment in higher education by 600,000 by 2015 • “College-going” rate lags among minority populations • Participation rates of minorities need to be proportional to population figures for the State to improve quality of life and to maintain State economic advantage

18. Why Join ACC? SOCIAL EQUITY: • Education has always been the great “equalizer” in American society • Generally, the more education one has, the more money one earns, the more local tax bases expand

19. Why Join ACC? GAIN MORE COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS & SERVICES: • ACC brings ADDITIONAL and UNIQUE education and training to the local community • ACC is the primary trainer and re-trainer of the local workforce • Important factor in attracting and retaining local business • ACC growth strengthens enrollments at Texas State University at San Marcos and UT Austin

20. Why Join ACC? ECONOMIC INVESTMENT: • The more educated the community, the more local tax bases expand • Helping to spread tax burdens over a larger base • Helping to lower social service costs • Research shows that community colleges contribute to the local economy – tax investment is returned to the community through higher wages, economic development, and reduced social services costs. • Bureau of Labor Statistics show the Associate degree is the fastest growing workplace credential • 32.0% increase in jobs requiring Associate’s Degree • 22.5% increase in jobs requiring Bachelor’s Degree • 23.4% increase in jobs requiring Master’s Degree • 12.4% increase in Specialized work training

21. Why Join ACC? COST ADVANTAGE: INCREASES ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION • Out-of district residents now pay more than twice what in-district residents pay • Out-of-District • $102 tuition per credit hour • In-district • $39 tuition per credit hour Example: 3 credit hour course $348 Out-of-District Tuition & Fees (Fall 05)$159 In-District Tuition & Fees $189 MORE

22. What Would It Cost To Join ACC? Financial Information • ACC tax rate is currently $0.09 (9¢) per $100 assessed property valuation (Increase requires voter approval). • There is a $0.01 (1¢) tax forretirement of facilities bonds. • Examples of ACC tax on average-priced Round Rock home of $173,818 less standard $5,000 homestead exemption: • 2006 M&O tax rate of 9¢ ($151.94) plus 1¢ for facilities bonds ($16.88) = $168.82 Note for homeowners over 65 or disabled: Homestead exemption is $80,000; therefore, taxes would be $84.44, plus $9.38 = $93.82.

23. RRISD In-District vs. Out-of-District * Conversion of Out-of-District students to the In-District tuition rate will result in Net Tax Revenue of $11,032,452.

24. Property Tax Comparisons

25. Joining ACC – Process* • Local residents form Steering Committee • Steering Committee • Educates public about the effort • Develops strategies/timelines regarding process • Develops election campaign strategies • Partners with Friends of ACC • 5% of registered voters sign Petition • Petition submitted to ACC Board of Trustees – verifies • ACC publishes Service Area Plan • ACC holds public hearing • ACC calls election (May or November) * Summary

26. THANKS… • Q & A • For more information • www.austincc.edu • ceo@austincc.edu