The opening of Austin Community College’s Elgin Campus was a significant milestone in the college’s history, representing the fulfillment of a long-held dream for the residents of the town and surrounding areas. The campus opened its doors in the fall of 2013, and its arrival was warmly welcomed by the local community. The campus was built on land that was donated by the City of Elgin, and it was the first ACC campus to be built from the ground up in more than 40 years.
The campus includes a 31,500-square-foot building with classrooms, science labs, a library, a testing center, a bookstore, and a student commons area. It also features a greenbelt with hiking trails, a pond, and a garden. The Elgin Campus was designed with sustainability in mind, and it has been certified as LEED Gold by the U.S. Green Building Council. The campus’s location in a rural area has also helped it to stand out from other ACC campuses, and it has become a hub for agriculture and natural resources programming.
Since its opening, the Elgin Campus has provided students in the region with access to high-quality education and career training opportunities. It has also helped to foster economic development in the area, by providing local businesses with a pipeline of skilled workers. The campus’s success has been a testament to the strong partnership between ACC and the City of Elgin, and it has set a precedent for future collaborations between the college and other communities in Central Texas.