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The Austin Community College District Board of Trustees adopted a $265 million budget for 2011-12 during its July 5 meeting. The budget balances the need to address state funding cuts against the college’s mission to expand programs and services in response to community demand. “This budget is an amazing...

ACC has updated its PowerPoint detailing the implications of the legislative session, including cuts in funding and how the college will respond. Please view the PowerPoint here: Implications of 82nd Legislative...

This update on the 82nd session of the Texas Legislature is provided by Linda Young, special assistant to the president for external affairs. With the deadline for the Session scheduled for Monday, May 30, there is no final answer yet about the budget, but we are much closer.  Early Thursday the Budget...

This update on the 82nd session of the Texas Legislature is provided by Linda Young, special assistant to the president for external affairs. Appropriations The Senate’s Finance Bill discussions were stalled earlier when there were not enough votes to pass the budget, with the Rainy Day Fund still a bone...

ACC continues to monitor developments at the Texas Capitol. While lawmakers have filed fewer bills thus far this session, there are many bills impacting community colleges. Click here to access the Texas Association of Community Colleges (TACC) Advocates Network bill tracking feature. Members of the Board of...

This post has been updated with information regarding SB1. President’s Office, Spring 2011 Impact on Austin Community College District (ACC) HB1 and SB1 would both deal a serious blow to Texas community colleges and, more importantly, to economic recovery in Texas. It is counter-productive to the state’s...