Fall 2020 | November 17, 2020
Bi-Weekly Newsletter
HTCC - UCI Research Symposium
Interested in research opportunities? Check out UC Irvine's annual UCI Community College Honors Research Conference. This conference provides community college honors students the opportunity to present the results of their work at UC Irvine, a top 10 university campus.

Abstract Submissions for the 2021 UCI Community College Honors Research Conference will be open from December 1st to December 23 (midnight).  December 23rd will be the deadline for submission of abstracts and applications .If you are interested in learning more and receiving guidance on your abstract or finding a faculty mentor to work with on your proposal, please contact the Honors Institute as soon as possible. We're here to help! For more information and a general timeline, check out this link: Honors Transfer Council of California
CORE (Coalition on Racial Equity)

CORE is a student-led coalition organizing a movement to end systemic inequities at Foothill College by mobilizing the power of students and the community to affect policy change, equity goals, and college culture to create a more equitable and just higher educational
system.

CORE supports the following: development of Ethnic Studies, diversifying curriculum, faculty diversity, mandatory professional development, outreach to Black and African American students, supporting Indigenous & Native students and communities, mental health, basic needs, financial literacy, reimagining campus safety, observing Juneteenth, and recognition of student activism.

CORE members are looking for Foothill students to join their coalition and support their advocacy, offering many have many leadership opportunities. CORE is open to all current Foothill College students. If you're interested in learning more, please see the flyer and sign-up here: CORE Sign-Up Form.
Honors Student Organized Event
Honors Cafe Conversation: Discussing Academic Management and Student Experience in the Honors Institute 

If you’re an honors scholar looking to get more connected with your community, then grab a cup of tea, coffee, or hot chocolate and join us for the first “Honors Cafe” conversation next Wednesday, November 25th from 3-4PM to meet peers, discuss academic management and gain support from like-minded students. We hope to foster discussion with fellow honors students about our experiences in the honors classroom and offer one another peer guidance and a sense of solidarity as we make our way through our educational journeys. We are especially interested in talking to students who are new to taking honors courses as well as any prospective honors scholars.


After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. We look forward to meeting you all!
UCLA TAP Information Workshop

Students interested in applying through UCLA TAP will find out about the process of applying through the program and the timeline involved in submitting required forms. This online workshop will be offered through Zoom and is open to all prospective students applying to UCLA for Fall 2021 and Fall 2022.

Register in advance for a workshop by selecting one of the dates below.

Foothill- Stanford Bio-research Internship Scholarship

The Foothill -Stanford Bio-research Internship Program is a 10 week program of mentoring and hands-on experience for full and part time Foothill College students. It entails working virtually in a Stanford biology laboratory.

Minimum qualifications:
  • Must have completed 12 units of STEM courses at Foothill by the end of Fall quarter of the current academic year (Any science, technology, engineering or math course).
  • Must be majoring in a STEM discipline.
  • Must have Foothill College as your primary school.

For additional details and how to apply, download the Internship Brochure.
Handshake
Activate your Foothill Handshake account through My Portal by clicking on the Orange Handshake Jobs and Internships Logo. Handshake is Foothill's dynamic new Jobs and Internship search platform where you can search for jobs and internships worldwide!

It will also provide students with job and internship fairs hosted by Foothill, so be sure to activate your accounts and complete your profiles so the right employers will be able to find you. Have more questions? E-mail Miloni Gandhi
Honors Student Counseling Report Form

All Honors Institute participants are required to meet with a counselor at least once every quarter to review or develop their educational plan, as well as to discuss any personal, career or academic concerns. Counseling appointments are scheduled for 30 minutes.

After your counseling appointment, please complete the new Counseling Report Form to record your visit and help evaluate your plan towards academic, personal, and professional successes. The Honors Institute will verify your appointment at the end of each quarter. This new reporting process replaces the documentation that counselors needed to complete.

Contact Your Honors Counselor Today!
If you have any questions regarding your schedule, the transfer application process, or any other questions about being an honors student, please be sure to visit any one of the General Counselors. For Honors specific questions, do contact any one of our Honors Counselors:

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