NEWS & EVENTS CALENDAR
| Foothill College Accreditation Reaffirmed |
| College Will Complete a Follow-Up Report & Host Site Visit This Fall |
| At its Jan. 10 meeting, the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC), Western Association of Schools and Colleges, took action to reaffirm the accreditation of Foothill College. The college will complete a follow-up report by October 15, 2012, followed by a visit by ACCJC representatives, as part of this process. During the past three years, Foothill conducted a thorough self-evaluation process that led to the publication of its Institutional Self-Study for Reaffirmation of Accreditation 2011 last July. The report was submitted to the Commission and a site evaluation team visited Foothill College Oct. 24-27, 2011, to review the self-study, gather evidence and interview members of the college community. The evaluation team then submitted a report of its findings to the Commission, that in turn notified the college of its status in a letter dated Feb. 1, including five commendations and four recommendations for the college to address in its follow-up report. Each of these commendations and recommendations were cited and discussed by the evaluation team during its exit interview with the campus community Oct. 27. The full report of the evaluation team is available on the Foothill College accreditation website, and I encourage all members of the campus community to review it. The Commission commended Foothill College in the following five areas:
The Commission’s recommendations are:
As Foothill College moves forward to address these recommendations, college leaders are confident that our planning processes, progress in implementing and assessing learning outcomes across all areas within the college and commitment to ensuring students have access to support services regardless of location, will lead the college to fully meeting the Commission’s standards. In meeting the Commission’s expectations as outlined in recommendation number four, Foothill understands the need to address this issue as a district, and both colleges and district faculty leadership will be involved in responding to this recommendation. The Foothill College community can be proud of its reaffirmation of accreditation, which is a process that involved the hard work of many people throughout the college and district. Foothill's sister campus, De Anza College, was similarly reaffirmed for accreditation and will be writing a follow-up report and hosting a site visit. To read the Commission’s action letter to Foothill College dated Feb. 1, and the evaluation team report, access to the Foothill College Accreditation 2011 website at www.foothill.edu/president/2011.php. The De Anza College letter is available at www.deanza.edu/accreditation/. If I can answer questions or be of additional assistance, please call me at (650) 949-7645 or e-mail me at HuegKurt@foothill.edu. Sincerely, Kurt Hueg, M.B.A. Accreditation Liaison Officer Associate Vice President, External Relations Foothill College |
| Foothill Scholarship Deadline Is Feb. 16 |
| The deadline to submit all required materials for scholarships awarded by Foothill College is Feb. 16. Foothill offers numerous scholarships for students of all majors and interests. You can use scholarship money to pay for books, computer gear and other education-related expenses. All scholarship materials must be submitted online. Begin the scholarship application process at https://scholarships.fhda.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jspclick, create an online scholarship application, attach or copy and paste the one-page My Story personal statement, scan and attach your Foothill College unofficial transcript. You may use the Foothill College Media Center (Room 3612) to scan your academic transcripts. Also, be aware that some scholarships may require you to provide additional documents. Application materials may include specific forms, personal essay and letter(s) of recommendation, unless otherwise noted. Review and download scholarship information packets and forms. Scholarship recipients will be notified by the Foothill Financial Aid Office. Students who receive scholarships and the generous donors who make these scholarships possible will be recognized at a reception during Spring Quarter. Late submissions will not be accepted or considered. |
| Monitor Your Degree Progress with DegreeWorks |
| Online Self-Service Tracking of Your Completed Coursework |
DegreeWorks is an easy-to-use, Web-based degree audit and academic advisement tool designed especially for Foothill College students. A powerful self-service resource, DegreeWorks quickly and efficiently helps you to:
Plan, Monitor & Experiment DegreeWorks looks at the Foothill College associate degree requirements, as well as the coursework you’ve completed at Foothill and other colleges to produce an easy-to-read audit. The audit is divided into block requirements that explain how courses taken or proposed count toward degree requirements. DegreeWorks also allows you to plan for future coursework and experiment with declaring or changing your academic major. In addition to giving you real-time information and streamlining the graduation process, DegreeWorks allows you to directly access a variety of related services and information though links to the college catalog, class schedule and other resources. Access DegreeWorks Via MyPortal.fhda.edu You can access DegreeWorks from any computer with Internet access at any time through your MyPortal.fhda.edu account. To access DegreeWorks, follow these simple steps:
Get Help In Person You can also learn about DegreeWorks when you schedule a consultation with a Foothill College counselor. Schedule your consultation by accessing http://www.foothill.fhda.edu/counseling/. If you’re enrolling in Foothill’s CNSL 50: Introduction to College course, you’ll learn to use DegreeWorks in class. |
| Day on the Hill Is May 5 |
| Free Open House for High School Students, Their Parents & Community Members |
| If you or your college student plans to attend Foothill College this summer or fall, join us for Day on the Hill, a free open house designed to showcase the programs and services that Foothill College offers. Day on the Hill is Saturday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and begins in the Student Services Building. Admission and parking are free. Students and parents from high schools, home schools and adult education centers as well as community members are invited. Drop in for a short visit for stay for the whole program. In addition to guided campus tours, complimentary lunch and live entertainment, Day on the Hill activities include:
To ensure adequate food and supplies, please register for the free event. Register online at www.foothill.edu/dayonthehill/register.php. Although advance event registration is preferred, on-site registration will be available. For more information, e-mail outreachprogram@foothill.edu or call (650) 949-6965. |
| Day-Use Parking Permit Is Now $3 |
| The fee for the Foothill College day-use campus parking permit increased to $3 beginning Jan. 1, 2012. This increase was approved by the Foothill-De Anza Community College District Board of Trustees. Parking permit dispensers at Foothill College have been reprogrammed to collect $3 for purchase of the day-use permit. One-dollar bills and quarters are accepted by permit dispensers. Dispensers are located in all student parking lots. A parking permit is required at all times at the Foothill College campus in Los Altos Hills. Failure to display a parking permit will result in a citation. A fee increase is not planned for the college's annual and/or quarterly campus parking permit at this time. |
| Animals On Campus: Policy & Liability |
| Adherence to This Policy Is Not Optional |
| The Foothill-De Anza Community College District (FHDA) prohibits animals from district-operated buildings, except for therapy animals, service animals necessary for disability access such as guide dogs, and animals required for instructional programs. In addition, while on district-operated property, animals (except as noted above) must be attended and on leash at all times. This policy also includes limits for horses and their riders. The walking or riding of horses on either campus except on district-established and marked horse trails is prohibited. The administration will use reasonable means of enforcement. FHDA Board Policy 1230; Approved 5/4/64; Amended 3/8/72; 6/2/86; 11/15/93; 5/5/08 Adherence to this policy is not optional and presents not only a liability to the district but to the owner as well. By bringing an animal on campus grounds, the individual and/or owner accepts sole financial and legal responsibility for any damage, injury or other harm caused by the animal. For more information, read California Civil Code Sections 3342 and 3342.5. |
| State Announces New $31 Per-Unit Fee Begins Summer 2012 |
| Legislature Approves Increase as Part of State Budget |
| In September 2011, the state legislature passed ABx1 32 (Blumenfield) of the Budget Act of 2011, which included a per-unit fee increase at all 112 California community colleges, beginning this summer. At Foothill and De Anza colleges, both of which are on the 12-week quarter system, the fee will increase from the current $24 to $31 per unit beginning with Summer Session classes that begin July 2. At community college campuses that observe the semester system, the increase will be from the current $36 to $46 per unit. The statewide per-unit fee increase is effective Summer Session 2012. |