Virtual Campus

Foothill College offers a computer loan program to enrolled students, helping to meet your course material needs.

• Computers are loaned for the term in which they are requested
• You have an option to renew at the end of the quarter
• To request a computer loan, fill out the Emergency Relief Request form

If you've already submitted a request, you will be contacted soon about your computer loan status and when a computer will be ready for pick up.

PICKUP LOCATION: Foothill College Sunnyvale Center at 1070 Innovation Way, Sunnyvale.

If you have any other questions about this program, please contact Dean Melissa Cervantes at cervantesmelissa@fhda.edu.

While the shelter-in-place order is in effect, we advise students to hold on to any library books/materials currently in your possession. All overdue fines and fees are suspended. Learn more about our Library Virtual Services.

Please read our email communications, as that is how we keep you up to date on the latest information. You can always find archives of past messages on our Student Communication page.

Staff and faculty are available by email and phone. Many service and support programs are using Zoom to provide virtual support.

• For contact information, see our DIRECTORY
• Once logged into CANVAS, look for the New Student Support Portal on the left menu for quick access to Student Services and Academic Support information.
• Can't find what you need?  Contact our STUDENT & FACULTY SUPPORT CENTER

Virtual Campus

In a virtual campus, instruction and support services are conducted remotely, using various technologies for synchronous and asynchronous communication and activities. The goal of the virtual campus is to provide instruction and support services while maintaining physical distance between individuals (students, faculty, staff).

Instruction

Teaching activities are carried out online using various technologies, including learning management systems, videoconferencing, phone, and email. A virtual learning environment, like a physical one, utilizes effective practices for pacing, scaffolding, collaboration, and interaction. This can be achieved through synchronous as well as asynchronous activities.

Academic & Student Support Services

Like instruction, academic and student support services are carried out online using various technologies, including phone, videoconferencing, and email. Just as in a physical campus, the goal is to provide students equitable access to services, through both drop-in and appointment-based methods. Like instruction, this can be achieved through synchronous as well as asynchronous activities.

Asynchronous Delivery

Instruction or service is conducted between faculty/support staff and students outside the constraints of time and place. Students are allowed to choose the time of day or days on which to complete assignments or engage with support services within a class or service schedule.

Synchronous Delivery

Instruction or service is conducted between the faculty/support staff in real-time, with participants engaging in learning and communication at the same time, according to a set schedule.

Check Your Email

Campus leaders and your instructors will use email to communicate important updates and instructions, so please check your email regularly.

Check Canvas

Your instructors may also use Canvas Announcements to share updates and information

Contact your instructor

If you cannot find answers to your questions in email or Canvas, contact your instructor directly. Include these details, no matter what:

• Put the course name in the subject line.
• Introduce yourself with your full name.
• Make your question(s) as specific as possible.
• Tell your instructor what you tried before contacting her/him

Contact Your Division Dean

As a last resort, contact your division dean if you do not receive an instructor response after 24 hours.

BUSINESS & SOCIAL SCIENCES
Kurt Hueg, huegkurt@fhda.edu

FINE ARTS, COMMUNICATION &KINESIOLOGY
Debbie Lee, leedebbie@fhda.edu

LANGUAGE ARTS & LIBRARY
Valerie Fong, fongvalerie@fhda.edu

PSME and BIOLOGICAL & HEALTH SCIENCE
Ram Subramaniam, subramaniamram@fhda.edu

MAIN CAMPUS

Beginning March 17 and until further notice, the library building will be closed to students; however, our reference services and our extensive collection of digital resources are available online.  

ONLINE RESOURCES

As always, our collection of online resources, including databases, success tools, and Lib Guides, are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

REFERENCE SERVICES 

All reference services will be available online only. Talk to a librarian live by phone or videoconference, or ask them a question by email, text, or our Ask a Librarian page. 

• See Library Support for Online Teaching

ONLINE REFERENCE HOURS

• See Library Hours

RESERVE MATERIALS

We are working on ways to provide digital access to Reserves materials or alternate sources. Please check back for information updates. 

RETURNING BOOKS

While the shelter-in-place order is in effect, we advise students to hold on to any library books/materials currently in your possession. All overdue fines and fees are suspended. 

If students are leaving the area and have no plans to return, even after the shelter-in-place is lifted, they can return their library materials to the book drop at the Sunnyvale Center at 1070 Innovation Way, Sunnyvale, CA 94089.

SUNNYVALE CENTER

Beginning March 18 and until further notice, the Sunnyvale Center, including library services, will be closed to students. Online Reference help is still available to our Sunnyvale students. See above for details. 

The location of the book drop is outside the building, on the north end. Look for signage near the parking lot with the ambulance nearby.

STEM Center, Teaching & Learning Center, and Pass the Torch Zoom tutoring services is available for Spring 2020 starting April 13.

• See Details to Access Services

Beginning March 16, the Office of Admission and Records will be physically closed by operating virtually.

We will continue to provide the same services and support to students through email and video conferencing.  

Here's how you can reach us:

Submit:  A&R Help Form
Email: admissions@fhda.edu
Phone: 650.949.7325

Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. 
Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Please refer to our website for updated information.

Thank you! 

Testing Center staff will be available via email to answer any questions regarding accommodated testing and assessment placement.

Students will continue to be placed by high school transcripts evaluation, guided self-placement, and assessment test.

All accommodated testing will be virtual. Students who are unable to access certain accommodations will need to contact the Disability Resource Center or Testing and Assessment Center for assistance.

If you have any questions, please email the following:

• Jackie Lauese, DRC  lauesejackie@fhda.edu
• Kennedy Bui, Testing and Assessment Supervisor.  buikennedy@fhda.edu

To meet with counselor,  schedule a virtual appointment.  

See the counseling website for more information.  

DRC staff will be working remotely. Please call or email staff members.

Find contact information here:

Contact the DRC

EOPS will be operating virtually starting Monday March 16. 

Please check the EOPS website for more details.  

Beginning March 16, the Office of Financial Aid will be physically closed but operating virtually. We will continue to provide the same services and support to students through phone, email and video conferencing.  

Here's how you can reach us: 

Email: fhfinancialaidoffice@fhda.edu 
Phone: 650.949.7245 
Website: foothill.edu/financialaid

We will do our best to get back to you within 2-3 business days.  

Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we navigate this difficult and uncertain time and work to keep our community safe with minimal interruptions of service. 

The Food Pantry team is doing everything we can to develop alternative solutions of support for all Food Pantry registered students, including e-cards for groceries.

Please visit the Food Pantry website for ongoing update. To receive updates from our Food Pantry staff, we  encourage you to register with the Food Pantry.

Due to the Santa Clara County Shelter in Place order, the Student Health Center physical office will be closed until further notice, at least through spring 2020. However, students will continue to be served through TeleMedicine appointments  during regular business hours. 

Hours

Mon & Tues, 8:30 a.m.–Noon, 1–6 p.m.
Wed & Thur, 8:30 a.m.–Noon, 1–4 p.m.
Fri, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

While you won't be able to visit us in person during the 2020 spring quarter, we will be available via email and voicemail. Please see our CalWORKs COVID-19 Assistance page and contact Sofia Abad at abadsofia@fhda.edu or 650.949.7465.

Psych services will continue to operate remotely with regular appointments and drop-in hours. The process to make an appointment is still the same.

Appointments will be conducted via Zoom or telephone.  

Make an appointment

In case of an emergency, please see who to call

All transfer counseling appointments will be conducted by phone.  

If you have a scheduled appointment, please call your counselor Cleve Freeman at   650.949.7744 at your scheduled time.  

Schedule an appointment.

VRC staff will be working remotely. Please call or email staff members.

Find contact information here:

Contact the VRC