De Anza College Quick Notes

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Sept. 29, 2025

Quick Notes for the Week of Sept. 29

New Parking Permit System

For Fall Quarter (September–December)

Parking for students and employees will remain free for the 2025-26 academic year. However, the Foothill-De Anza police will begin enforcing restrictions on parking in staff spaces this fall.

Students and Visitors

  • Parking is free.
  • Permits are not required for fall.
  • Do not park in staff-designated spaces
  • Enforcement for staff-designated parking spaces will begin Nov. 1: Warnings will be issued for the first two weeks, then citations for vehicles parked in staff spaces without an employee permit showing.

Starting with the winter 2026 quarter, a new online system will be in place for students and employees to obtain free parking permits. Watch for more information on this new system, later in the fall quarter.

For any questions, please contact the Foothill-De Anza District Police.

Bookstore Has Extended Hours This Week

Sept. 29-Oct. 3

BookstoreThe campus Bookstore will have extended hours this week (Sept. 29-Oct. 3):

  • Monday-Thursday: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Friday: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

The campus store is closed on the weekends, but you can shop online – 24/7 – at deanzastore.com.

This Week

Student Success Meet and Greet This Wednesday, Oct. 1

Guided Pathways Villages and the Student Success Center (SSC) are hosting a meet and greet event this Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 12:30-3:30 p.m. .

The event will take place in the Business and Finance Village Center (AT 202), Language and Communication Village Center (L47) and Physical Sciences and Technology Village Center (S55).

Students can:

  • Meet SSC peer tutors and Village success coaches
  • Learn about different services, resources and programs on campus
  • Explore their village and make connections
  • Play games and enjoy snacks

Please RSVP in advance.

Next Week

Women of Color in Entrepreneurship Panel Next Thursday, Oct. 9

This event is open to everyone. The Career Technical Education Division is hosting a women of color in entrepreneurship panel next Thursday, Oct. 9, from 11 am.-noon, in MLC 255.

Panelists include:

  • Maryam Nemazie, Pro Bono Project attorney and Katharine and George Alexander Community Law Center manager
  • Cindy Lam, Ivory Hair Salon owner
  • Candy Gomez, Tealyfe owner

Please RSVP in advance.

You can also attend a panel on women of color in corporate positions on Thursday, Oct. 14, from 11 a.m.-noon, in the Career Center (SEM 1).

Panelists include:

  • Shadow Liu, Supermicro director of sales
  • Hannah Nguyen, Varian Siemens Healthineers treasury analyst
  • Nha-Nghi Nguyen, San José State University department analyst

Please RSVP in advance.

Upcoming

Transfer Day Is Thursday, Oct. 16

woman at info tableTransfer Day is an annual college fair, hosted by the Transfer Center, which connects students with university representatives. This year’s event will take place Thursday, Oct. 16, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Main Quad. All students are invited! Please RSVP in advance.

Participating institutions include:

  • California State University campuses
  • University of California (UC) campuses
  • Private and independent California colleges and universities
  • Out-of-state colleges and universities

Students can also attend special workshops at Transfer Day:

  • UC admissions panel discussion – in Conference Room A, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Register via this site: Select the 60-minute workshop at 1:30 p.m. and choose counselor option "University of California."
  • University of Southern California admissions workshop – on Zoom, from 3-4 p.m. Register via this site.

Please register in advance for both events.

Celebrate Diwali on Wednesday, Oct. 22

people in traditional Indian dressDe Anza’s Diwali celebration will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 2:30-5:30 p.m. in the Main Quad. Stop by for food, fun and entertainment. Everyone is welcome to attend!

Please RSVP in advance. Employees can also sign up to volunteer at the event.

This event is sponsored by the Asian Pacific American Staff Association, De Anza Student Government, Office of Equity and the Foothill-De Anza Foundation.

In the News

De Anza Tops State and National Rankings

De Anza was ranked highly in two new reports last month that examined education and career outcomes for public and private college students.

Return on Investment

College Futures logoFirst, a new report by the College Futures Foundation ranked our college 18th among 327 California community and career colleges in return on investment. The study focused on how long it takes students to recover their out-of-pocket costs for education, with those at De Anza and other top-performing colleges recouping those costs within six months.

The foundation study, conducted in partnership with research and consulting agency The HEA Group, found that public colleges are much more likely to offer a significant return on investment, or ROI, than were private nonprofit or for-profit institutions. Eloy Ortiz Oakley, the president of the foundation and former chancellor of California Community Colleges, wrote that "This distinction reflects [De Anza's] dedication to affordability, learner-centered support, and alignment with workforce opportunity."

Best Community Colleges

Wallet Hub logoMeanwhile, a separate study from personal finance company WalletHub named De Anza among the five best community colleges in the nation.

WalletHub based its rankings on data from the 2024-25 academic year, including cost and financing, education outcomes and career outcomes.

Employee Spotlight

Instructor Featured on AI Learning Podcast

Chesa CaparasOne of our instructors recently spoke on a podcast about AI literacy sponsored by the California Education Learning Lab.

Chesa Caparas, an instructor of English and Asian American Studies, joined faculty members from Cal Poly Maritime and UC Santa Cruz to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping higher education and the humanities.

The podcast is called "My Robot Teacher" and Chesa’s episode is titled “The End of Literacy As We Know It.” The Learning Lab is a state-funded organization that awards grants to support innovation in teaching and the use of technology in higher education.

Temporary Restroom Closure: Campus Center

Please Use Lower Level Restrooms

Restrooms on the upper level of the Campus Center are currently closed so workers can repair a water leak. Please use the restrooms on the lower level of the Campus Center instead.

There's Still Time to Add Classes

Add Classes Through Oct. 5 With an Add Code

Remember, students can still add classes with an add code from the instructor through Sunday, Oct. 5. Find detailed instructions on the Adding and Dropping Classes webpage.

Heritage Month and Week

Latinx Heritage Month Backgrounds

Latinx Heritage zoom imageLatinx Heritage Month is underway! You can celebrate by using a variety of Zoom backgrounds created by the Office of Communications.

Download them from the Zoom backgrounds webpage.

Mark Your Calendar

Be sure to check these program websites for:

You can also check the Events Calendar for additional events and details.

This Week

Next Week

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dates and deadlines iconDates and Deadlines 

  • Last day to add classes with an add code – Sunday, Oct. 5

Check the Academic Calendar to find  important dates and deadlines for each quarter.

Governance Meetings

Governance icon

Learn more about college governance at deanza.edu/gov.

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