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ACC:
A Critical Regional Resource
Economic Development
Summit
July 31, 2009
Kirk White, RN, MSN
Interim Executive Dean
ACC Continuing Education
Role and Mission of Texas
Community Colleges
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Provide freshman and sophomore general
education courses for students choosing to
transfer to a four-year college or university.
Provide vocational, technical, and academic
courses, including short-term certificate
programs, for students wishing to enter the
workforce after one or two years.
Provide remedial and compensatory education
for students who are not college-ready.
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Facts About Texas Community
Colleges
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50 community college districts in Texas.
95% of state’s population resides within a community
college service area.
All Texas community colleges are open admissions
institutions.
A locally-elected board of trustees governs each
community college district.
Community colleges provide a gateway to higher
education. In fall 2008, 617,507 college credit students
were enrolled in two-year Texas colleges.
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Texas Community Colleges
Are Unique
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Open Door Admissions Philosophy
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Commitment to Accessibility
Commitment to Affordability
Commitment to Diversity
Assistance to those not yet “College-Ready”
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Foundation Skills/Access Programs
(GED, ESL, Adult Basic Education)
Developmental Education
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ACC Overview:
Texas Higher Education
Community Colleges
Universities
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Locally-elected board
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Governor appoints regents
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Local tax funding
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No local revenue
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Board sets tuition/fees
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State sets tuition/fees
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Independent agency
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State agency
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Single or multiple colleges
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University systems
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Geographical service area set
by law
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Serve all of state; state
approves locations
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Regulated by Texas Higher
Ed. Coordinating Board
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Regulated by Texas Higher
Ed. Coordinating Board
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Accreditation: SACS
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Accreditation: SACS
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ACC District Service Area
Black = In-district
Green = Out-of-District
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ACC Facts
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Opened in 1973, celebrating 35 years
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Seven comprehensive college campuses
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Eighth ACC campus opening fall 2010 in Round Rock
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Nine regional centers, and two administrative support
centers
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Enrolls over 35,000 credit students each semester
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Enrolls over 13,000 continuing education students annually
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College credit transfer students perform as well or better
than those who begin at a four-year college or university
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Student Demographics
Fall 2008 – credit students
Male
Female
Average age
15,9486 (43.3%)
20,312 (56.7%)
25.4
Full-time students
9,328 (26.1%)
Part-time students
26,470 (73.9%)
Average SCH Hours attempted
Average class size
13 f/t, 6 p/t
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Student Intent
Spring 2008 – credit students
Earn Credits for Transfer
14,594
47.4%
Earn Associate Degree
7,439
24.15%
New or better job
3,126
10.15%
Personal enrichment
1,436
4.7%
Earn Certificate (< 2 years)
1,431
4.6%
Did Not Respond
2,772
9%
30,798
100%
Total
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Top Ten Transfer
Institutions
In order of number of transfers:
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Texas State University
UT Austin
Texas A&M
UT San Antonio
University of North Texas
University of Houston
Angelo State
UT Arlington
Stephen F. Austin/Sam Houston State
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ACC Programs
at a Glance
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Academic Transfer
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Associate Degrees
Workforce Training
Continuing Education
Access Programs
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University Transfer
College Connection
Adult Education for Basic Education, GED, and ESL
Developmental Education in Reading, Writing, Math, and
Study Skills
Comprehensive Student Support Services
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Types of Programs
college credit certificates and degrees
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Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS)
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Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT)
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Awarded as transfer degrees (2 year)
Correspond to first two years of a baccalaureate program
at four-year institutions
First 2 years of baccalaureate program leading to initial
Texas teacher certification
Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
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Leads to employment
Certificate options available (1 year)
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Types of Programs
continuing education
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Workforce Certificate Programs
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Workforce Short Term Certification Courses
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Can be as short as 1 to 2 months
Typically lead to industry certification
Professional Development Courses
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Awarded as Continuing Education certificate
Can be up to one year in duration
Typically lead to entry-level workforce position
Typically single course, or a brief series of courses
Provide focused skills development
Personal Enrichment Courses
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Continuing Education
at a Glance
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Community Programs
Workforce Development Center
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Health Professions Institute
High Technology Institute
Business and Industry Institute
Teacher Education
Customized Training
Business Assessment Center
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Workforce Education
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College Credit
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Applied Technology, Multimedia & Public Service
Business Studies
Computer Studies & Advanced Technology
Health Sciences
Continuing Education
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Health Professions Institute
High Technology Institute
Business and Industry Institute
Teacher Education
Customized Training
Business Assessment Center
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Workforce Education
Core Goals
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Expand access
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Maintain affordability
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Respond to the needs of business and industry
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Expand instructional capacity (Closing the Gaps)
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Expand faculty & staff
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Enhance student success
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Business & Industry
Partnerships
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ACC strives to:
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Maintain strong relationships with local
workforce boards and other area agencies that
support student success and employment
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Include business and industry in program needs
assessments and advisory committees
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Draw faculty/instructors directly from industry
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Involve business and industry in curriculum
development
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Business & Industry
Partnerships
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ACC strives to:
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Share space, equipment and resources to develop new
programs
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Partner with professional/business associations, and
accreditation and regulatory agencies
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Respond quickly to emerging industries and
technologies
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Collaborate on grant-funded projects
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Provide customized training to meet business and
industry needs
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ACC: THE MOST IMPORTANT
RESOURCE IN CENTRAL TEXAS
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ACC is a gateway to higher education and training for the majority of
people who enter higher education:
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Half of all public higher education students are in community colleges
Over 70% of all college freshmen are enrolled in community colleges
ACC is the largest provider of transfer students to area four-year
institutions
ACC students do as well or better than those who begin at a four-year
institution
ACC is the best resource for developing a qualified workforce.
ACC is the institution with the greatest potential to enhance social
equity and promote economic development.
ACC gives people the knowledge and skills to obtain good jobs,
earn more income, and increase their quality of life.
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ACC:
A Critical Regional Resource
Kirk White, RN, MSN
Interim Executive Dean
ACC Continuing Education
[email protected]