The Center is externally funded and organized as a non-profit center under ACC’s Office of External Affairs. Overseeing the Center is a Board of Directors, chaired by former Austin Mayor Bruce Todd. The Center operates with staff hired and supported by the College that reports to the Advisory Council for program direction. The Advisory Council members include ACC trustees, administrators, faculty, community members, a student and a member from the Texas Campus Compact. There is also a Faculty Council which works with the Center’s Director on operational issues.

Funding for the Center is recruited from outside sources, including individuals, foundations/organizations, and grants. Donations accepted under the Center’s non-profit status are tax deductible gifts. The Center’s budget is in accordance with the College’s budget development guidelines and processes.

Staff

The Center's director is Mr. W.R. "Peck" Young. The Associate Director is Carla L. Jackson. CPPPS will also have an administrative assistant, project related part-time staff, student intern(s), and an interdisciplinary team of affiliated faculty.

Email List Sign Up Form

Please use this for form to signup for the Center for Public Policy and Political Studies Email List. Please note, the ACC CPPPS does not sell, rent, or trade its contact or donor lists. If you have any questions, please call us at 512.223.7069.

Donations

Checks are payable to the ACC Center for Public Policy & Political Studies, an ACC managed account. Checks can be mailed to:

Center for Public Policy & Political Studies
Austin Community College
5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Suite 414.3
Austin, TX 78752-4390
Attention: Peck Young

Additional information about supporting the Center and online donations capabilities can be found HERE.

Related: CPPPS' 990 (PDF format)