Round Rock ISD – Parents MeetingAustin Community College - Update

September 29, 2005Dr. Stephen B. Kinslow

President, ACC

Round Rock ISD – Parents

Thanks for inviting me. Appreciate the opportunity for

dialog…

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

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

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

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

Service Area Map

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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 for retirement 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.

PROPERTY TAXES

AppraisedProperty Values 2006

M&O Rate2006 Debt

Service Rate

Tax Revenue

RRISD In-District $4,825,739,200 $0.09 $0.01 $4,825,739

RRISD Out-of-District $9,797,712,922 $0.09 $0.01 $9,797,713

RRISD Total $14,623,452,122

$0.09 $0.01 $14,623,452 *

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.

Property Tax ComparisonsAverage Tax Amounts by Entity

$643.25 $648.21

$167.30

$2,916.94

$0.00

$500.00

$1,000.00

$1,500.00

$2,000.00

$2,500.00

$3,000.00

$3,500.00

Taxing District

Tax

Am

ount

Round Rock Williamson County Round Rock ISD ACC District

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

THANKS…

Q & A For more information

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