Our Mission

Mission Statement — Updated Spring 2010

De Anza College provides an academically rich,  multicultural learning environment that challenges  students of every background to develop their intellect,  character and abilities; to realize their goals; and to be  socially responsible leaders in their communities, the  nation and the world.  De Anza College fulfills its mission by engaging students  in creative work that demonstrates the knowledge, skills  and attitudes contained within the college’s Institutional Core Competencies: Communication and expression    Information literacy    Physical/mental wellness and personal responsibility   Global, cultural, social and environmental awareness Critical thinking

2011 Self-Study Report De Anza College Institutional Self-Study Report in Support of Reaffirmation of Accreditation (7.5 MB - 424 pages, PDF) Presentations on Self-Study Draft (PPT) College Council, June 9 Academic Senate, June 13 and 20 Town Hall, June 16 Board of Trustees, June 20 DASB, June 29

Reaffirmation of Accreditation Feb. 1, 2012

The accreditation of De Anza College was reaffirmed by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) at it January 2012 meeting. The college, which received six commendations and three recommendations, will provide ACCJC with a Follow-Up Report in October 2012 and host commission representatives on a subsequent visit to the college.

• Reaffirmation of Accreditation Letter, Feb. 1, 2012
• De Anza College Evaluation Report 2011
• Accreditation Update to Faculty and Staff, Feb. 6, 2012

De Anza College welcomed the ACCJC Evaluation Team Oct. 24-27

See the Evaluation Team bios.

Thank you to the campus community for your participation in meetings and events during the Evaluation Team visit. Team members met with individuals and attended regularly scheduled college meetings, including those of the

• Instructional Planning and Budget Team
• Student Services Planning and Budget Team
• Campus Budget
• DASB Senate

Members also met with representatives of

• College Council
• Academic Senate
• Classified Senate
• Finance and Educational Resources Planning and Budget Team
• Student Learning Outcomes Steering Committee
• Other college committees

Campuswide events included

• Two open forums
• Exit report

The Evaluation Team chair will submit the team's report to ACCJC, which at its January 2012 meeting will take action regarding the reaffirmation of De Anza's accreditation.

College Opening Day Activities, Sept. 23, 2011

Accreditation was the centerpiece of College Opening Day activities Sept. 23, with a special focus on the Evaluation Team visit Oct. 24-27.   President Brian Murphy acknowledged the dedicated work of faculty, staff and administrators collegewide and introduced Standards tri-chairs and teams. Each of the approximately 400 attendees received the Accreditation Reference Guide and participated in an accreditation quiz answered through text-message polling.   Click on the icons for the materials in PDF format.		Accreditation 2011 Reference Guide
		Opening Day Accreditation Quiz

De Anza College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 10 Commercial Blvd., Suite 204, Novato, CA 94949, 415.506.0234, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.

For comments, suggestions or contributions contact:

Accreditation Liaison Officer: Marisa Spatafore