elcome to the 2012–2013 academic year at Foothill College! As a community of scholars dedicated to student success, we welcome you to Foothill College, an outstanding choice for higher education. Foothill College is dedicated to serving our community and providing outstanding educational opportunities to our students. While state budget reductions present ongoing challenges, Foothill continues to prepare students to transfer to the universities of their choice, to offer the highest quality workforce degree and certificate programs and offer basic skills instruction to prepare students for college-level coursework. Under the strong leadership of its faculty, classified staff, administration, board of trustees and chancellor, Foothill is addressing current challenges through strategic use of limited resources and cultivation of a campus climate that engenders innovation and creativity. Our faculty continue to seek new ways to improve student learning, as evidenced by the emergence of successful new programs such as Math My Way, that have earned national attention for improving student success. Our instructors participate in many local and national organizations to expand and share their knowledge. Through the support of our voters who approved the Measure C bond in 2006, Foothill looks forward to the opening of the Physical Sciences & Engineering Complex in January (Winter Quarter) 2013. This state-of-the-art center for science learning and the advancement of STEM education brings a new level of quality for science learning to Foothill and enables us to take a leadership role in preparing students for careers in the sciences. As a new student, you will find many outstanding facilities here at Foothill, and notice we are in the process of renovating existing buildings and constructing new educational facilities. We are deeply grateful to our community for passing Measure C in 2006, which allows us to complete maintenance, renovation and construction projects and keeps our technology and learning environments current. In saving the best for last, let me reveal that the secret of our creativity and innovation at Foothill College is our people! Students, community supporters and employees
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come together to create a vibrant, welcoming place of learning. Our community supporters contribute their time, money and good will, and they are an integral part of Foothill College’s achievements. Our beautiful facilities and grounds are cared for by colleagues who take great pride in a job well done. Our programs and services are delivered by dedicated individuals, who are often local heroes and heroines, or state and national leaders in their fields, or winners of prestigious awards. Our students excel in academics, creative and performing arts, athletics, student government and community service. They are our raison d’être and they are our reason for joy!
Judy C. Miner, Ed.D., President Foothill College
Foothill College Course Catalog 2012–2013 • www.foothill.edu