ACC students invited to meet representatives at capitol

ACC student leaders are attending the 63rd biannual Texas Community College Day event at the Texas State Capitol on Feb. 2.

Student leaders from several clubs and organizations were selected to attend the event after filling out a form online and explaining how they represent ACC as a student leader.

At the event, students will have the opportunity to ask state legislators questions they have concerning the roles that local and federal governments play in their education and how that might impact their educational future.

Subjects brought up at the last Texas Community College Day held on Feb. 4, 2009 ranged from budget cuts and under funding to tuition increases as well as student financial aid.

For student leaders, Texas Community College Day serves as an opportunity to get involved in government policies, according to John Jacobs, the Student Life Coordinator at Rio Grande Campus.

"I think its very important right now with the possible cuts in regards to community colleges. It's important for students as a whole to be there to let legislators know how important community colleges are to four-year colleges and to the overall economy," said Jacobs.