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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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 -
Austin Infrastructure Academy to Open at Austin Community College District
The recently announced Austin Infrastructure Academy takes a significant step forward with the establishment of a physical presence at Austin Community College District (ACC). On Friday, March 22, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson hosted a press … Continue reading -
Trustees Approve Contracts for Hays, Southeast Travis, and Pinnacle Bond Project
The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees approved several contracts for the 2022 General Obligation Bond Projects at their regular July meeting. The contracts include a construction manager at risk for the Hays … Continue reading -
Trustees Approve Contracts for Hays, Round Rock, Southeast Travis Bond Project
The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees approved several contracts for the 2022 General Obligation Bond Projects at Hays, Round Rock, and Southeast Travis campuses at their regular June meeting. Trustees approved the … Continue reading