
Return to Campus
Planning for a Safe Return
Foothill College is proud to have successfully navigated the rapid switch on March 16, 2020 to become a virtual campus.
Thanks to the untiring work of faculty, staff, and administrators, the college has been able to offer 100% of its classes and services online; students have been able to attend tutoring sessions, receive basic needs assistance, see a counselor, and participate in all their classes virtually.
We are excited that, after many months of preparation and consultation with all campus constituencies, Foothill College is ready to begin a careful, deliberate, and equitable return to campus.
Preparations for the gradual re-opening of campus are led by students, faculty, staff, and administrators and follow the Foothill-De Anza District, state and county guidelines. The college developed guiding principles to steer deliberations. We are prioritizing the return of students, faculty, and staff before we open the campus to the general community.
The campus is not currently open to the general public.
Current Phase: One
With Phases Two and Three, the college will continue to operate mostly remotely, progressively moving programs as listed at least partially back to campus. We will continue to announce further phases until on-campus classes and services are fully operational, with any necessary remaining modifications. Note: All classes on campus are and will be following Santa Clara County guidelines on social distancing and sanitation. Students who do return to campus will be contacted with information on these protocols. |
Draft Plans for Phases 2-3 as of March 24, 2021
Our Process
The following steps outline the Foothill College return to campus process:
- The Scheduling Taskforce recommends which classes should return and when.
- The Emergency Operations Council assesses the operational needs associated with the return-to-campus prioritization, including PPE, signage, budget concerns, custodial staffing, etc.
- The Scheduling Task Force recommendations are presented to the Return to Campus Council — a shared governance council made up of students, faculty, staff, and administrators, which makes recommendations to the college president.
- The Foothill-De Anza District approves the plans, which can then be implemented.
Our Approach
We are following the Foothill-De Anza District phase approach to returning to campus operations.
- We are currently in Phase One.
- We will move to Phase Two in the spring quarter and summer session.
- We anticipate moving to Phase Three in the fall of 2021.
- Details for draft plans beyond Phase Three will be provided as decisions are made.
Important Note: All information on this web page represents current information, and our projections for the balance of 2021 and into 2022 could change.
Planning Groups & Documents
Decision Makers
- Scheduling Taskforce
- Return to Campus Council
- Emergency Operations Center
- FHDA District
COVID-19 Vaccine EducationJoin the Science Learning Institute and STEM Division for a four-part education series focused on the COVID-19 vaccine in spring 2021. The Biology of COVID-19: The Virus and the VaccinesJoin Foothill Biology Instructor Sara Cooper for this first topic on Monday, April 19, 2021, 4-5 p.m |

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