Foothill College Accreditation

Foothill College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. This organization is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.

The college maintains its accreditation by fulfilling criteria that the commission determines. Foothill's review is continuous throughout a six-year cycle. Reviews include an Annual Report, an Annual Fiscal Report, a Midterm Report, completion of a comprehensive institutional self study, and an evaluation review by a team of peers.

Foothill is also accredited by the:

• American Veterinary Medical Association,
• American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation,
• American Medical Association Council on Medical Education, and
• Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

Accreditation 2011

As Foothill College continues its ongoing Accreditation cycle, the community, students,faculty and staff are invited to follow the process and participate in the process. Critical elements of the cycle such as an integrated planning and budgeting structure, student learning outcomes, program review and strategic and educational master planning continue to be developed throughout the cycle, and this cannot happen without the collaborative decision making and support from the community. Please continue to check the Accreditation 2011 page for updates and information as the Accreditationco-chairs lead Foothill through another cycle.

Accreditation Officers:
ACCREDITATION LIAISON OFFICER I Richard G.E. Galope, Vice President of Workforce Development & Instruction
ACCREDITATION CO-CHAIR I Eloise Orrell, Vice President of Instruction & Institutional Research
ACCREDITATION CO-CHAIR I Dolores Davison, Academic Senate President & Faculty
ACCREDITATION CO-CHAIR I Maureen Chenoweth, Classified Senate Representative