I also think we need to have more conversations around summer enrollment

Additionally, strategic scheduling enhances accessibility by offering flexible options that are particularly beneficial for working adults and parents, creating opportunities for higher enrollment and retention rates. It also supports on-time degree completion by ensuring students can register for essential courses without delays or bottlenecks. This streamlined approach not only benefits students but also aligns with our institutional goals of completion.

Lastly, strategic scheduling promotes student well-being by helping learners balance their academic and personal obligations. Thoughtful planning reduces stress, leading to improved academic performance and overall satisfaction. This holistic approach makes full-time enrollment more attainable and sustainable for a diverse student population.

As a parent of a high school senior, I have noticed that Round Rock ISD high school counselors—and many others—are not fully aware of the opportunities available at ACC, such as our bachelor's degree programs. Unfortunately, they often present ACC as a backup option rather than a first-choice institution.

To change this perception and increase First-Time in College (FTIC) and full-time enrollment, our marketing team and counselors should collaborate more closely with Independent School Districts. Hosting informational conferences and workshops for high school counselors and administrators would help them better understand ACC’s offerings and value.

A key strategy should be to proactively visit high schools across all surrounding districts, directly engaging students, parents, and counselors. By effectively promoting ACC as a top-tier educational choice, we can shift perceptions and drive enrollment growth.

I know ACC recognizes these challenges and I'm proud to work for a place that faces these challenge head-on and aims to help students!

I also see students that are planners, they can only take one or two classes as they are working full time, taking care of children, etc.

Then there are the health sciences students that take fewer classes because the emphasis is on getting the best possible grades for them to be successful and get admitted to specific programs.

I think it is great if we increase the number of full time students, but as a community college we serve the population that is not able to go to a four year college full time but are committed to an education and do it a little at a time.

Each time we meet with a student we must learn more about their situation and advise as needed for the student and for their success, and that may be taking fewer classes.

One other thing that concerns me is the youngish students who have to work full time because of living expenses. Often it turns out that they're paying way too much for car payments and cell phone service. I just feel like young people get suckered into thinking those are the best choices because of "quality," when they should be strongly considering cost as well, especially in light of their future goals.

In addition to Amber, my son is also exploring Dual Credit as an option at ACC. He is interested in the Workforce Agriculture plan and he can get a head start while in high school even though we are out of district. Thank you AFA for championing this cause!!

As far as how I'm seeing these trends/changes in my daily work, being at the testing center I see students of all ages, races, genders, etc. It's so exciting to see people, however they choose to identify, taking the opportunity to further their education with ACC.

While “enroll full-time” sounds catchy, the quite explicit true goal was just to get students to enroll more, largely through improving ACC processes.

It’s entirely reasonable to expect ACC employees and college students to understand the concept of a “credit hour.”