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ACC/BASTROP OVERVIEW

Dive into the educational landscape of Bastrop County with insights on ACC's District Service Area, Curriculum Comparison, Tax Impact, Future Plans, and more. Explore why communities benefit from ACC's tax base and the significance of educational access for economic development.

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ACC/BASTROP OVERVIEW

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  1. ACC/BASTROPOVERVIEW ThursdayMarch 27, 2008

  2. ACC/Bastrop OverviewAgenda • ACC District Service Area • Community Colleges Different from 4-Year Institutions • ACC Campuses • Bastrop County Statistics • Bastrop County Student Enrollment • Why Do Communities Join ACC’s Tax Base? • Tax Comparison • Tuition Comparison • Curriculum Comparison • Student Services Comparison • Enrollments • Tax Impact – Property Owners • Future Plans • Analysis of Future Bastrop Campus • Contact Information

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

  4. Community Colleges Different from 4-Year Institutions • The State funds community colleges differently than 4-year colleges and universities. • Community Colleges, by law, are designated a Service Area and, by law, must have In-District and Out-of-District tuition rates. • In-District rates are lower, in recognition of local tax paid in support of the community • Out-of-District rates are higher

  5. Community Colleges Different from 4-Year Institutions • The State mandate for community colleges is broader and more diverse than 4-year institutions. • The State expects community colleges to have local tax support to fund facilities and operations. • There are different levels of programming and support services for In-District and Out-of-District.

  6. Community Colleges Different from 4-Year Institutions • Texas’ Closing the Gaps initiative necessitates that growing communities assess their level of education access, and affordability, on a periodic basis. • To gain a comprehensive community college requires a tax. • Local, In-District tax payers won’t subsidize Out-of-District costs. Out-of-District rates are higher.

  7. ACC Campuses • ACC does 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. • New Campuses • Round Rock • San Marcos • Land banking • Leander area • Manor area • Bastrop County • Dripping Springs/Wimberley

  8. Bastrop County Statistics Bastrop County population estimate as of January 1, 2007 was 72,859 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. Bastrop County Statistics Bastrop County-Wide Education Levels ISDs (County) drop rate 7.9% Transition to higher education institutions • High School Graduate or higher • 1990, 68.3% 2000, 76.9% • Bachelor’s degree or higher • 1990, 13.3% 2000, 17.0%

  10. Bastrop County Student Enrollments *Figure included in Total Bastrop County line

  11. Why Do Communities Join ACC’s Tax Base? • Expand access to higher ed via lower In-District tuition • Expand programs (i.e., workforce) and support services locally • Texas’ Closing the Gaps initiative • Expand access to higher ed for economic development • 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 ed system returns more than $5.50 to the Texas economy. (Texas Comptroller’s Report February 2005)

  12. Tax Comparison

  13. Tuition Comparison

  14. Curriculum Comparison

  15. Student Services Comparison Out-of-District: • No On-Site Student Services • No College Library • No Learning Lab • Limited Testing Center hours In-District: • On-Site Student Services • Financial Aid Office • Admissions & Record Office • Assessment Testing • Advising/Counseling • Career Counseling • College Library • Learning Lab • Free tutoring to students • Testing Center • Larger • Designated Space • Computerized

  16. Enrollments Out-of-District (Bastrop): • Early College Start Not Free • Free College Connection Program In-District: • Free Early College Start Credit Classes • Free College Connection Program • Articulated Tech-Prep Workforce Education Programs to Match Curriculum Expansion

  17. Tax Impact – Property Owners

  18. Future Plans • ACC Master Plan is tied to Closing the Gaps • Calls for future expansion of the ACC District • Calls for future campuses, subject to successful annexations, in: • San Marcos • Williamson County/Round Rock • Bastrop County • Annexation must be locally-driven effort, though College will help guide the process.

  19. Analysis of Future Bastrop Campus *See attached document, “Analysis of Future Bastrop Campus”

  20. Analysis of Future Bastrop Campus *See attached document, “Analysis of Future Bastrop Campus”

  21. Want More Information? • Web: http://austincc.edu • ACC Master Plan: http://www.austincc.edu/masterplan/ • Texas’ Closing the Gaps Initiative: http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/ClosingtheGaps/ • The Impact of the State Higher Education System on the Texas Economy: http://www.window.state.tx.us/specialrpt/highered05/ • The Socioeconomic Benefits Generated by 50 Community College Districts in Texas: http://www.tacc.org/e_impact.htm • What’s the Return on Education?: http://www.nytimes.com/2005/12/11/business/yourmoney/11view.html

  22. For More Information Stephen Kinslow, Ph.D.President/CEO ceo@austincc.edu512-223-7598 Mary Hensley, Ed.D.Vice President, College Support Systems and ISD Relationsmhensley@austincc.edu512-223-7618

  23. For copies • PowerPoint Presentation:www.austincc.edu/isd/bastrop_isd/032708Presentation.ppt

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