Michael Acosta

The presidential priorities focus on student access by ensuring affordable entry for central Texas residents, sustaining early college programs, and supporting successful early college high schools. It also emphasizes student success and equity through aligned adult basic education, accelerated developmental education, fully online degree programs, and well-defined pathways to support credential completion. Additional priorities include competency-based instruction, experiential learning, transfer agreements, clustered degree programs, evidence-based decision-making, skilled faculty and staff, efficient resource use, and timely responsiveness to business and industry training needs through community partnerships.

The 2025 State of the College Report for Austin Community College focuses on transformation powered by love and a commitment to providing Central Texans with access to education and jobs. Key priorities include increasing student completion rates to 70% by 2030, reducing barriers to student success through initiatives like the Free Tuition Pilot Program, and aligning resources with community needs. The report highlights progress in areas such as dual credit enrollment, adult education, university transfer rates, and workforce training, with an emphasis on serving diverse student populations and fostering a culture of courage, compassion, joy, and tenacity.

The 2016 Austin Community College Progress Toward Excellence Report assesses the college's role in addressing Central Texas' workforce needs and its progress toward becoming a national leader in innovative learning. Key areas of focus include maintaining affordable tuition, improving student outcomes, and aligning career and workforce training with local job market demands. Strategic initiatives include expanding dual credit programs, implementing guided pathways for students, and fostering partnerships with businesses and community organizations to promote a college-going culture and support workforce development.