ACC/BASTROP OVERVIEW Thursday March 27, 2008

ACC/Bastrop Overview Agenda 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

ACC District Service Area Regional Community College Black = In-district Green = Out-of-District

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

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. 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. Community Colleges Different from 4-Year Institutions

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

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, % increase in African-American population* 60.9% increase in Hispanic population* 46.1% increase in economically disadvantaged, *2010 Projections, Texas State Data Center

Bastrop County Statistics Bastrop County-Wide Education Levels ISDs (County) drop rate 7.9% Transition to higher education institutions 4 year:2002/03137 (19%)2 year:2002/0363 (8.7%) 2003/04176(24.8%)2003/0474(10.4%) 2004/05188(24.7%)2004/0586(10.8%) 2005/06181(24.0%)2005/0652 (6.9%) To ACC:2002/0359 (8.2%) 2003/0453 (7.5%) 2004/0586(11.3%) 2005/0678(10.3%) High School Graduate or higher 1990, 68.3%2000, 76.9% Bachelor’s degree or higher 1990, 13.3%2000, 17.0%

Bastrop County Student Enrollments Bastrop CountyFall 2003Fall 2004Fall 2005Fall 2006Fall 2007 % Change Fall Bastrop % Other Bastrop County % Cedar Creek % Elgin % McDade % Paige % Red Rock % Rosanky % Smithville % Total Bastrop County % Early College Start* BISD/College Connection *Figure included in Total Bastrop County line

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)

Tax Comparison Out-of-DistrictIn-District Very limited programs and services Expanded access & affordability; more programs and services No tax to ACC9 cents M & O tax City of Bastrop Tax Rate: $ Bastrop County Tax Rate: Bastrop ISD Tax Rate: $ ACC Tax Rate $.0958 M&O & Bonds

Tuition Comparison Out-of-District (Bastrop) ● $118 per credit hour In-District ● $39 per credit hour Typical 3 Credit Hour Course Full-Year, Full- Time Out-of-District Cost$399 per course$3,192 per year In-District Cost$162 per course$1,296 per year Student Savings$237 per course$1,896 per year

Curriculum Comparison Out-of-District: ● Limited General Education transfer courses (7 subject areas) at Bastrop Center ● No Workforce Education Courses ● No “access/foundation skills” programs for those not “college ready” ● No Continuing Education ● Most residents drive to Austin campuses for broader array of programs and services, and pay higher tuition. In-District: ● Expanded General Education transfer courses ● Workforce Education Courses ● “Access/Foundation” Skills Programs: ● Developmental Education for those not college ready ● Adult Basic Education, GED, English as a Second Language ● Continuing Education ● Customized Training for business/ industry

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

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

Tax Impact – Property Owners Property Value$40,000$80,000$120,000$160,000 Regular Homestead* $33.53 Annual ($2.79/month) $71.85 Annual ($5.99/month) $ Annual ($9.18/month) $ Annual ($12.37/month) Senior/Disabled*No ACC Tax $28.74 Annual ($2.40/month) $67.06 Annual ($5.59/month) Commercial$38.32 Annual ($3.19/month) $76.64 Annual ($6.39/month) $ Annual ($9.58/month) $ Annual ($12.77/month) *$5,000 Homestead Exemption *$75,000 Seniors and Disabled Exemptions

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.

Campus Assumptions & Construction CostsCurrent FY2013FY2020FY2025 Enrollment Without Annexation and Campus Fall Headcount ,102 1,293 Annual Semester Credit Hours 12,760 16,700 22,040 25,860 Annual Contact Hours 242, , , ,340 With Annexation and Campus Fall Headcount 1,714 2,086 2,367 Annual Semester Credit Hours 34,280 41,720 47,340 Annual Contact Hours 651, , ,460 Construction Costs Land Acquisition (100 Acres) $ 5,000,000 Buildings General Purpose (50,000 sqft.) $17,500,000 Workforce (25,000 sqft.) $ 8,750,000 $31,250,000 Debt Service for Campus Cost $ 2,300,000 $ 2,900,000 Plant Maintenance & Operation Costs $ 750,000 $ 937,500 $ 1,125,000 Analysis of Future Bastrop Campus *See attached document, “Analysis of Future Bastrop Campus”

Analysis of Future Bastrop Campus Campus Operating Budget FY2013 FY2020 FY2025 Revenues $ 8,534,302 $11,672,004 $14,583,104 Expenses $ 8,532,260 $11,662,175 $14,048,194 Net Revenues less Expenses $ 2,042 $ 9,829 $ 534,911 Number of Full-Time Employees Potential Economic Impact $42,661,300 $58,310,875 $70,240,968 *See attached document, “Analysis of Future Bastrop Campus”

Want More Information? Web: ACC Master Plan: Texas’ Closing the Gaps Initiative: The Impact of the State Higher Education System on the Texas Economy: The Socioeconomic Benefits Generated by 50 Community College Districts in Texas: What’s the Return on Education?:

Mary Hensley, Ed.D. Vice President, College Support Systems and ISD Relations For More Information Stephen Kinslow, Ph.D. President/CEO

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