State Budget Update

California community colleges are struggling through one of the worst state budget crises in history. To offset the state’s pending $30-plus billion deficit, the governor and legislature cut $4.7 million from the Foothill-De Anza Community College District budget this year. The governor’s 2003–2004 budget proposes significantly larger cuts.

Despite these challenges, Foothill College continues to offer a full selection of summer classes. While budget cuts have forced a reorganization of staff and resources, we remain steadfast in our commitment to providing our community with a comprehensive selection of transfer preparation, career training and professional development courses. Although we continue to offer a wide variety of courses as in previous years, some services and campus offices will have reduced hours of operation this summer.

As Foothill College prepares for further cuts in the 2003–2004 state budget, the faculty, staff and administration are working together to find solutions to the many challenges at hand. It is the college’s highest priority to preserve our core mission of providing high-quality higher educational opportunities to our community.

Psst. Are You a New Student? Want Priority Registration?
Take the Counseling 50 Course

Reward yourself. Enroll in the one-unit CSNL 50: Introduction to College course this summer and you’ll get the reward of priority registration and the best selection of Fall Quarter classes. All new students are required to enroll in this orientation class, so it’s smart to take it this summer.

Choose the CSNL 50 course time that best suits your busy schedule. Course times range from early morning to early evening to a few Saturdays. To review course times, access the Schedule of Classes online at www.foothill.edu or redeem the coupon on the reverse side for a printed copy of the schedule.

The CSNL 50 course will give you an orientation to the programs and services that are available to you at Foothill. You’ll also discuss academic policies and receive an overview of California’s higher education systems, including UC, CSU and private universities. You’ll also work with a Foothill counselor to create an educational plan that meets the education and career goals you’ve outlined for yourself.

You may be exempt from the CSNL 50 course if you have verifiable proof that you have completed an orientation course at another college; completed 12 or more college units; or are enrolling in only recreational classes. Click here for registration instructions or call (650) 949-7325.

Popular Saturday GIS Classes
Start Learning About GIS

Foothill’s popular Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate Program will offer two short courses this summer. By enrolling in GEO 100A: Introduction to ArcView 3.3 and GEO 100B: Introduction to GeoMedia and GeoMedia Pro, you will receive a hands-on introduction to two of the major GIS software products available. Taught in the state-of-the-art Krause Center for Innovation (KCI) at Foothill College, these courses are ideal for students with all levels of GIS experience. Space is limited, so enroll early.

Taught by Foothill College GIS/Geography Instructor Allison Lenkeit, the one-half-unit GEO 100A course meets Saturday, July 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the KCI. The one-half-unit GEO 100B course, taught by City of Milpitas GIS Manager Alan Rich, meets Saturday, July 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the KCI. Students should bring a sack lunch. Click here for registration instructions or call (650) 949-7325.