Austin Community College District (ACC) is setting a bold course toward its North Star Goal: a 70% completion rate by 2030.
To make this vision a reality, ACC is harnessing insights from our students, employees, and community to address the most pressing barriers to success. With this feedback and deep data analysis, we developed a comprehensive Theory of Change focused on four core pillars: helping students start strong, encouraging full-time enrollment, supporting their basic needs, and fostering a sense of belonging and connection.
By creating a clear path for students and addressing both academic and personal challenges, we’re committed to loving every student to success — whether it’s a certificate, associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or transfer.
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Improving student success at Austin Community College takes everyone. Your comments, questions, and ideas are important. Please submit your feedback using the forms and surveys below.
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Student Survey
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November 5 – 24
Employee Survey
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November 12 – 24
Planning Process
The Theory of Change initiative is grounded in a set of tenets, values, and guiding principles that serve as the foundation for our work ahead. The College established specialized leadership teams — composed of ACC subject-matter experts from across the college to help to ensure an inclusive, collaborative, and transparent process. Learn more about the unique mission of each team below.
- Leadership Team – The Theory of Change is led by Tri-Chairs, including our Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart, Provost Dr. Monique Umphrey, and Professor Dr. Samantha Croft. Together with Swim Digital, they are leading the Theory of Change work from design to implementation.
- Design Teams – Members of our Theory of Change design teams use research and best practices to develop recommended strategies under the four pillars of the Theory of Change. Meet the teams.
- Theory of Change Institute – Participants engage in monthly meetings, collaborative training sessions, and special events focused on innovation and problem-solving. Members explore topics such as the theory of change, effective teamwork, change management, organizational structures, and data storytelling. Meet the team.
- Steering Committee – Members of the Theory of Change steering committees provide guidance to the design teams and help prioritize and organize the teams’ collective work. Meet the team.
- Chancellor’s Cabinet – Members of the Chancellor’s Cabinet review and approve strategies and assign the appropriate college departments and teams to budget, implement, and track progress for the selected Theory of Change strategies. Meet the team.
News and Updates
- Thank you ToC Development Team MembersOne aspect of the Theory of Change project that has not received much attention is the Development Teams. They are essential wrap-around supports for our design teams by cross-college subject-matter experts in four topics: change management, data, leadership development, and… Read more: Thank you ToC Development Team Members
- The Students are ComingOur design and development teams are formed and launched, but one crucial group—the students—is still missing from the ToC. Fortunately, that will be remedied very soon. Our Theory of Change design team hourly position closed with 180 impressive applicants! Once… Read more: The Students are Coming
- Here we go!The Design phase of the ToC has officially begun and our teams are ready to get to work. We had an amazing kickoff on Friday, September 6th. Nearly 200 design team members came together for a day of training, planning,… Read more: Here we go!
- The Theory of Change Design Phase Begins Soon!Welcome Back, Riverbats. As our Fall ‘24 semester gears up, we want to check in regarding the work that has been done for the Theory of Change at ACC and provide a look into the upcoming semester. This summer we… Read more: The Theory of Change Design Phase Begins Soon!