At Foothill College, we believe education transforms lives and communities. We strive
to be a catalyst for the change we want to see in the world. Here, you’ll join a vibrant
community of learners, dreamers, and doers who are inspired to make an impact.
Ranked the #1 Community College in the Nation by Niche and Best in the Bay Area by the Bay Area News Group, Foothill offers award-winning academics, a supportive campus culture, exceptional
online learning options, and an unwavering commitment to student success. From unique
opportunities for experiential learning to our new Belonging Centers in the Campus
Center complex, every space is designed to ensure you feel valued and confident that
your education will add lifelong value.
Whether you’re preparing to transfer, advancing your career, or sharpening your skills,
Foothill offers flexible pathways and nationally recognized programs, including bachelor’s
degrees, apprenticeships, and hands-on training for the region’s most in-demand careers.
Discover what’s possible when excellence, equity, and innovation come together. Experience
Foothill College.
At Foothill, you’re supported by a community that believes in your goals, your well-being,
and your future. Our mission is simple: remove barriers, open doors, and give you
the tools you need to thrive—inside and outside the classroom.
The Way of the Owl is the heart of Foothill’s approach to learning and care. It’s our promise to you.
We commit to:
Meet your needs by listening to your experiences and creating services that support you.
Remove barriers so you can stay focused on your goals.
Exceed your expectations through high-quality teaching, programs, and service.
Provide heart-forward care that centers empathy, respect, and belonging in everything we do.
This framework guides every decision we make—including the president's annual goals.
Annual Goals—2024–2025
Each year, Foothill sets clear goals to strengthen your experience, expand opportunity,
and support your success. Our goals reflect campus-wide work to improve learning,
enrollment, wellness, equity, and innovation.
that fosters confidence, collaboration, and trust.
to increase engagement, professional satisfaction, and caring.
so that our distinctiveness and value proposition are clear.
to increase retention and completion.
to meet changing demographics & technological innovation.
