Planning

District-Level Planning

The district is undergoing a refresh of the district plan which is being shared districtwide for feedback and input. This districtwide plan update is being conducted in alignment with the district's mission and vision, and is intentionally guided by the Strategic Priorities established by the Board of Trustees to ensure coherence, transparency and broad engagement across our colleges. The timeline below includes meetings in which the draft plan is shared.

Timeline for feedback and discussion:

December 5, 2025 - Chancellor's Advisory Committee (framework)
January 26, 2026 - Foothill and De Anza Academic Senates (framework)
January 29, 2026 — Classified Senate (Foothill) - framework
February 11, 2026 - Classified Senate (De Anza) - framework
February 19, 2026 - Student Government (Foothill) - framework/draft -- POSTPONED
February 23, 2026 - Foothill and De Anza Academic Senates (feedback on first draft)
February 25, 2026 - Student Government (De Anza) - framework/draft
March 9, 2026 — Joint Academic Senate session for endorsement (1st read)
March 11, 2026 — Academic and Professional Matters Committee (1st read)
March 20, 2026 - Chancellor's Advisory Committee (1st read)
April 6, 2026 - Joint Academic Senate session for endorsement (2nd read)
April 15 - Academic and Professional Matters Committee (2nd read)
April 24 - Chancellor's Advisory Committee (2nd read)
May/June - Board Review

Key District Planning Documents

College-Level Planning

Each college engages in a robust planning process. Visit the links below to learn more about each college's process.

Program Review

Each college within the district implements a program review cycle for continuous improvement and resource allocation.

Student Equity Plans

Each college is required by the state to adhere to a student equity plan and develop strategies to reduce equity gaps for disproportionatly impacted student groups. The links below provide more information on each college's equity plan and process.