The Austin Community College District (ACC) will soon begin work on a $770 million general obligation bond approved by District voters in the November 8, 2022 election. The bond funds projects in communities across Central Texas that increase training capacity for high-demand fields such as health care and advanced manufacturing. It also includes new sites in southeast and southwest Travis County.
About ACC
ACC is the largest trainer of the Central Texas workforce, serving approximately 70,000 students each year. The college has earned regional, state, national, and international recognitions for innovation and academic excellence. Data from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board indicate ACC has the fastest-growing graduation rate among its peer colleges. Nearly 80 percent of students who graduate from ACC continue to live and work in the Austin area. College data show that on average, ACC graduates increase their income by 45 percent within five years of graduation.
2022 Bond Projects Overview
The bond package includes projects in each region of the ACC District (north, central, and south). It provides new construction and campus upgrades to support programs that require hands-on training and expands student support services, such as providing space for child care and student health services.
ACC continues to take a thoughtful approach to initiating the bond projects. The college took additional time to analyze data to determine the best purpose for each project to ensure these new educational and workforce-training spaces meet the emerging needs of the community. New timelines for these projects will be established as projects resume.
Latest Updates
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Construction underway to expand Dental Hygiene Program at Eastview Campus
The first phase of the 2022 General Obligation Bond projects at the Austin Community College District (ACC) Eastview Campus is in the construction phase. This project includes a significant expansion of its Dental Hygiene Program … Continue reading -
ACC Breaks Ground on First 2022 Bond Project to Expand Skilled Trades Education at Round Rock Campus
Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrated a milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony at its Round Rock Campus on Friday, November 22. The skilled trades project is the first project funded by the 2022 General Obligation … Continue reading -
Work on 2022 G.O. Bond resumes at Hays Campus
Following an intentional pause of all 2022 General Obligation Bond projects, work is once again moving forward. The ACC Board of Trustees heard an update from ACC Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart about plans to restart … Continue reading -
Round Rock Campus expansion design complete
Work is moving forward on the Applied Technology expansion at Austin Community College District (ACC) Round Rock Campus, near Building 5000. The design process began in September 2023, and the design development was completed in … Continue reading -
ACC Selects Construction Manager at Risk for Eastview Campus
The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees unanimously approved Linbeck Group, LLC as the construction manager at risk (CMAR) for the dental hygiene program expansion at the ACC Eastview Campus, at the regular … Continue reading