Honors Institute Mission Statement
The mission of the Foothill College Honors Institute is to nurture student growth
by cultivating intellectual curiosity, fostering educational aspirations, and promoting
engagement through an inclusive community dedicated to scholarly excellence and social
consciousness. The Foothill College Honors Institute is dedicated to advancing equity
in education for all.
Value Statement
- The honors program is an interdisciplinary effort to develop talent and ability in both the academic and leadership
areas.
- The honors program recognizes that racial inequality exists in higher education. We
are committed to change this system for marginalized students by actively recruiting
from disproportionately impacted groups, providing students service learning and leadership
opportunities, and increasing the diversity of the faculty who teach honors courses.
- Furthermore, we believe that the college needs to provide resources to minimize the equity gap in honors courses by engaging students holistically and supporting them with a comprehensive
model of counseling. To maximize high quality learning and success, the College has
an obligation to offer professional development on culturally competent curriculum
and inclusive curriculum to further enhance the honors classroom experience.
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