The Center is externally funded and organized as a non-profit center under ACC’s Office of Governmental and Community Relations. 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 first three years for the Center is being 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 will be developed in accordance with the College’s budget development guidelines and processes. First-year funding & start-up costs for the Center are estimated at $183,000, as follows:

$122,500 for Salaries and Benefits
$ 60,500 for Operations

Staff

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

Donations

Checks are payable to the Public Policy & Political Studies Fund, 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 can be found HERE.