austin community college district

Austin Community College District

Association of Community College Trustees 2007 Futures Policy Commission Report

andBellwether Winning Programs

September 27, 2007

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College Connection Addresses Critical Issues

Creating a “college-going culture” within every ISD in ACC’s Service Area

Increasing access to higher education Especially for economically disadvantaged Especially for minorities

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College Connection Addresses Critical Issues

Eliminating barriers to College enrollment “College” seems intimidating to many All enrollment services brought to the high school

Forging stronger relationships between secondary and post-secondary institutions

Achieving “Closing the Gaps” goals for State of Texas

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“Closing the Gaps” in Higher Education Participation

Closing the Gaps warns that Texas must reverse alarming trends: Too many high school drop-outs Too few high school grads entering higher education Too few high school grads “college-ready” Too few minorities entering higher education

The Goal is to increase student enrollment in higher education by 630,000 by 2015

It is about ensuring a well-educated/trained workforce for economic development

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College Connection Hallmarks

Program is flexible

All services delivered at the high schools

Every student assisted through each step of the college admissions process

During ISD graduation ceremonies, seniors receive acceptance letters to ACC Students can exit stage

and enroll by phone or on-line

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Elements of College Connection

College Connection Sample Activity Grid

Activity Date Time LocationEquipment

Communication Del Valle HS Contact(*Lead Contact)name@del-valle.k12.tx.us

ACC District Contact(*Lead Contact)name@austincc.edu

High School Planning Committee Meeting

August 9, 2007

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Del Valle Admin5301 Ross RoadDel Valle, TX

•E-mail•Announcement

*Jean MacInnisJmacinnis

*Luanne Prestonluanne

College Connection Agreement

Prior to beginning Fall semester

*Sandra DowdySdowdy

*Luanne Preston luanne

Senior Presentation Kickoff Activity

September 13, 2007

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Auditorium •Notice in parent newsletter•Notice on high school website

*Sarah MabrySarah.mabry

*Ashley Williamsawillia4

Admissions Application

Make-Up Day

October 10, 2007

8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Rooms A205, C216, D130, D208

•Non-citizen students must obtain alternate ID before completing application

*Sarah MabrySarah.mabry

*Pat Colungapcolunga

ISD District Lead: Sandra Dowdy, Assistant Superintendent, 512-386-3040, sdowdy@del-valle.k12.tx.us

Del Valle HS Lead: Jean MacInnis, Principal, 512-386-3210, jmacinnis@del-valle.k12.tx.usAdmin. Assistant: Nadene Norwood, 512-386-3211, nadene.norwood@del-valle.k12.tx.us

ACC District Lead: Mary Hensley, 223-7618, mhensley@austincc.eduExec. Assistant: Esther Buzard, 223-7618, ebuzard@austincc.edu

College Connection Lead: Luanne Preston, 223-7354, luanne@austincc.edu

Admin. Assistant: Laurie Clark, 223-7354, lclark2@austincc.edu Senior Count:400

SHADE/BOLD – Required College Connection Activities

College ConnectionCollege Connection Diversity of Participants Diversity of Participants 2006-072006-07

Anglo 45%

African American 11%

Hispanic 33%

Asian 5%

Other 6%

College ConnectionCollege Connection Program GrowthProgram Growth

Over 4 years:

1 school district to 27 school districts

2 high schools to 58 high schools

400 students to 17,000+ students

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The The College ConnectionCollege Connection Program Program Works: Works: More Students Enter More Students Enter Austin Community CollegeAustin Community College

Source: http://www.txhighereddata.org/Reports and ACC Office Of Institutional Effectiveness and Accountability

DistrictStudents

Enrolling at ACC

Fall 2003

Students Enrolling at

ACCFall 2004

Students Enrolling at

ACCFall 2005

Students Enrolling at

ACCFall 2006

% Increase of Students

Enrolling at ACC

2003-2006

Austin ISD 560 527 630 741 32.32%

Bastrop ISD 33 35 70 55 66.67%

Del Valle ISD 38 31 58 49 28.95%

Hays CISD 61 70 66 77 26.23%

Leander ISD 173 165 242 209 20.81%

Manor ISD 16 20 19 19 18.75%

Pflugerville ISD 83 79 67 95 14.46%

San Marcos CISD 33 48 49 36 9.09%

Total 997 975 1,201 1,281 28.49%

College Connection College Connection Positively Impacts Other Positively Impacts Other College ProgramsCollege Programs

ACC Fall Enrollments 38% increase first year 59% increase over two years

Early College Start (Dual Credit) Enrollments 26% increase in enrollment from ‘04 to ’05 45% increase in enrollment from ’04 to ’06 3,209 students enrolled Summer 2007 (record-

breaking ECS enrollment)

Tech Prep Enrollments 4,336% increase in enrollment from ‘03 to ‘06

36 students in 2003-04 48 students in 2004-05 293 students in 2005-06 1,597 students in 2006-07

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College Connection Draws External Funding

TG Public Benefit Grant $155,000

Texas Pioneer Foundation $398,188

Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce$108,000

Round Rock ISD$18,000

Two Mobile Go Centers $147,218 Advanced Micro Devices AT&T Foundation College For All Texans

Foundation Texas Pioneer Foundation

Mobile Go CenterMobile Go Center

Related InitiativesRelated Initiatives

Mini-College Connectionfor Adult Education

College Connection Scholarships

College Connection College Connection Awards ReceivedAwards Received

Texas Statewide College Connection Expansion 2007-09

• Ten Community Colleges Receive Two-Year $100,000 Implementation Grants

• Alamo Community College District• Blinn College• Del Mar College• Houston Community College System• Lee College• Odessa College• Richland College• South Texas College• Tarrant County College District• Weatherford College

Texas Statewide College Connection Expansion 2007-09

• Five Community Colleges Receive One-Year $5,000 Planning Grants

• Cedar Valley College

• Cisco Junior College

• Northeast Texas Community College

• Paris Junior College

• Victoria College

Texas Statewide College Connection Expansion

• Texas Community Colleges Already Adopting College Connection

• Alamo Community College District

• Central Texas College

• Coastal Bend Community College

• Del Mar Community College

• Houston Community College District

• Temple Community College

• Vernon College

• Victoria Community College

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College ConnectionLessons Learned

Must have strong support of College/ISD Boards and CEOs

Single Point-of-Contact essential

Must have a data collection plan

Must be technologically supported (planning, communication, tracking, application, enrollment)

Requires strong training, cross-training of staff

Must be heavily promoted, in multiple ways, with sustained focus

Must involve college faculty

Austin Community CollegeAustin Community CollegeCollege ConnectionCollege Connection Website Website

Access to scheduled activities for students, parents, and school officials

Calendars

Links to pertinent ACC and school district sites

www.austincc.edu/isd

Mary Hensley, Ed.D.Vice President, College Support Systems and ISD Relationsmhensley@austincc.edu512-223-7618

For More Information Contact:For More Information Contact:

Stephen Kinslow, Ph.D.President/CEO ceo@austincc.edu512-223-7598

FOR A COPY OF THIS FOR A COPY OF THIS POWERPOINT PRESENTATION:POWERPOINT PRESENTATION:

www.austincc.edu/isd/acct/092607Presentation.ppt

FOR A COPY OF THE COMPLETE FOR A COPY OF THE COMPLETE BELLWETHER POWERPOINT BELLWETHER POWERPOINT PRESENTATION:PRESENTATION:

www.austincc.edu/isd/bellwether/012907Presentation.ppt

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