ACC is undergoing a comprehensive Classification and Compensation study to restructure ACC’s job profiles to ensure clarity and consistency across the College. The work has focused on staff and hourly positions; it does NOT include faculty or adjunct faculty.
Outside consultant Guidehouse conducted surveys, gathered data, met with stakeholders, and modeled recommendations for ACC leadership’s approval. In September 2025, ACC’s Cabinet approved the recommendations.
The focus now is on tailoring the plan to ACC’s unique needs, identifying what needs to be refined, strengthened, or sequenced differently before implementation. We are project-managing key decisions to make sure that, once we move forward, we’re unlocking a plan that is clear, phased, and sustainable.
It’s important to know the study is NOT part of any effort to downsize ACC. Chancellor Lowery-Hart has promised it will not result in any layoffs or reductions in salary. Depending on how certain positions are reclassified, it’s possible some employees will see an increase in salary.
It is also important to note that the intent is not to simply tweak recommendations are not simply tweaks to ACC’s current compensation and classification processes. It is a complete reworking of the model, which will bring ACC in alignment with its goals and provide consistency and transparency to its employees.
Throughout implementation of the new C&C program, HR Vice Chancellor Kelly Torrico will hold office hours to answer your questions. Join her on Google Meet here.
And, we invite you to leave feedback in our virtual suggestion box.
Classification & Compensation FAQ
Classification and Compensation Cross-Functional Work Group
Special thanks to:
- Classified Employee Association Representatives: Nathaniel Hellman, Bernie Hinterlong, Kimberly Anderson, Matthew Campbell
- Professional Technical Staff Representatives: Victor Sibaja-Molina, David DeRouen, QueenSamantha Ackers
- Administrators: Dr. Shasta Buchanan, Dr. Jenna Cullinane-Hege, Michael Midgley
Other Market Studies
2023 Market Study Summary
In accordance with Board Policy, the ACC HR Compensation team conducts a Non-
Faculty Market Study every two years in the odd year. The 2023 Non-Faculty Market
Study was conducted for all non-faculty staff positions in spring 2023 for
implementation in FY24 (September 1, 2023). Here are summaries of that study: