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About the Office of Student Affairs
The Office of Student Affairs and Activities provides experiences beyond the classroom that:
- reinforce classroom instruction and complement academic learning.
- promote appreciation of cultural diversity.
- improve the quality of campus life.
- protect relevant rights of students.
- contribute to building a sense of community on campus.
Areas of Responsibilities

The Dean of Student Affairs & Activities has administrative oversight for the following programs, as well as student judicial affairs.
- Student Judicial Affairs
- Owls Nest Resource Center
- BIPOC Center
- Mental Health and Wellness Services
- Health Services
- Pride Center
- Title IX
- Food Services
- Dreamers Program
- Welcome Center & Design Center
- Student Accounts
- Student Activities
- Student Government (ASFC)
- ICC (Clubs)
- New Student Welcome Day
- Commencement Ceremony
Events
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Thursday, April 14 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Free Speech Area, Campus Center 2000
Messages of Support for Survivors
Join us in creating a collective message of care and solidarity. Stop by the Free Speech Area to write a message of support, healing, and encouragement for survivors of sexual assault. This space is open to all Foothill community to uplift, honor, and stand with survivors.
Messages of Support for Survivors
Join us in creating a collective message of care and solidarity. Stop by the Free Speech Area to write a message of support, healing, and encouragement for survivors of sexual assault. This space is open to all Foothill community to uplift, honor, and stand with survivors.
Thursday, April 16 | 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. | Pride Center, room 2018
Healthy Relationships Workshop (Food Provided)
Learn about healthy relationships, consent, boundaries, and how to build and sustain healthy relationships. All are welcome to attend and engage in this informative and supportive space.
Healthy Relationships Workshop (Food Provided)
Learn about healthy relationships, consent, boundaries, and how to build and sustain healthy relationships. All are welcome to attend and engage in this informative and supportive space.
Thursday, April 23 | 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.| Large Gym 2601
Self-Defense & Empowerment Workshop (Food Provided)
Learn practical self-defense techniques and build confidence in a supportive space. Workshop provided by Academy of Self Defense of the Bay Area.
Self-Defense & Empowerment Workshop (Food Provided)
Learn practical self-defense techniques and build confidence in a supportive space. Workshop provided by Academy of Self Defense of the Bay Area.
Tuesday, April 28 | 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. | Library Quad
Denim Day Awareness Event (Food Provided)
Stand in solidarity with survivors and explore campus and community resources. Wear denim to show your support.
Denim Day Awareness Event (Food Provided)
Stand in solidarity with survivors and explore campus and community resources. Wear denim to show your support.
For further questions, contact Catalina Rodriguez at studentaffairs@fhda.edu
Mission and Values
We passionately and purposefully engage and empower students inside and outside the
classroom with the intent of cultivating learning, student development, leadership,
and inspiring civic engagement. We diligently protect the rights of our students and
guide them with sincerity, compassion, and mentorship.
Professional Integrity
We lift each other up by practicing trustworthy, transparent communication and by offering compassionate support towards one another.
Leadership
We uplift our student voices by providing them with a foundation to cultivate their leadership strengths.
Support
We compassionately meet students where they are, cultivate unconditional support,
and instill a trustworthy environment so they feel connected and united.
Positivity
We model a growth mindset by cultivating a positive work environment that is solution-oriented.