Student Outreach–Outreach & Retention Office

Mission Statement

The mission of the Foothill College Outreach & Retention Office is to serve students to the best of our ability by connecting them to information and resources, by reducing barriers to educational opportunities, one step at a time…one student at a time.





Staff Members:

Herlisa Hamp	Dean Student Support Programs & Services	(650) 949-7524
Open	Division Administrative Assistant	(650) 949-7827
MariaElena Apodaca	Outreach Specialist (Generalist)	(650) 949-7713
Lyliana E. Hernandez	Outreach Specialist (Generalist) Asistencia en Espanol	(650) 949-7511
Maisha Haywood-Smith	Outreach Specialist Emphasis: Academic Programs	(650) 949-7366
Alexandra Duran	Outreach Specialist Emphasis: Community Liaison Asistencia en Español	(650) 949-7346 (650) 949-7386
Rhonda Goldstone	Outreach Specialist, Emphasis: Career Programs	(650) 949-7353

Student Outreach & Retention specialists spend time at surrounding high schools and community agencies promoting interest in Foothill College. In addition to outside commitments, they have on campus specialties.

• Alexandra Duran, Community Liaison, identifies and communicates with community organizations and agencies about Foothill College programs and services for underrepresented students. Develops recruitment strategies and writes promotional materials for potential students in Spanish.
  
  
• Maisha Haywood-Smith, Academic Programs, is responsible for our campus based retention program, Early Alert (see Online Form or PDF format) and coordinates the Mfumo Program.
  
  
• Rhonda Goldstone, Career Programs, promotes the more than 70 Foothill College career and certificate programs.

Special Events:

Career Program Preview Night is held during the Spring quarter. This is a tabling event opportunity for prospective students to learn more about our high-wage, high-demand career programs from the directors, deans, instructors and students currently in our programs.

Parent Orientation (English & Spanish sessions offered)
An evening for parents to get a full understanding of the campus. Foothill programs and services; student rights and responsibilities; and strategies for student success are all introduced.

New Student Information Sessions HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
One-hour sessions are given each quarter to explain the navigation of Foothill College to new students.