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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)[email protected]
ACC District Contact(*Lead Contact)[email protected]
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, [email protected]
Del Valle HS Lead: Jean MacInnis, Principal, 512-386-3210, [email protected]. Assistant: Nadene Norwood, 512-386-3211, [email protected]
ACC District Lead: Mary Hensley, 223-7618, [email protected]. Assistant: Esther Buzard, 223-7618, [email protected]
College Connection Lead: Luanne Preston, 223-7354, [email protected]
Admin. Assistant: Laurie Clark, 223-7354, [email protected] 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 [email protected]
For More Information Contact:For More Information Contact:
Stephen Kinslow, Ph.D.President/CEO [email protected]
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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