Research & Service Leadership Symposium
RSLS Winter Workshops
You’re Invited This Winter!
All Foothill students and faculty/staff/mentors are welcome to attend our on campus and virtual RSLS workshops. Whether you just want to learn more about the Symposium, or you are already developing a project and would like guidance, there is a workshop for you.
Workshop Sequence: Selecting the Right Workshop
The workshops below are designed in a sequence, starting with an introduction to the RSLS, moving through stages of development, and ending with the application process. You are welcome to come to any or all of these workshops.
Register for Online Workshops through Zoom
Once registration for each workshop is available, you will be able to click on live links in the workshop schedule below. You will
be directed to the Zoom page to register for the event. You’ll receive reminders for the workshops a few days in advance.
Workshops Are Optional
Want to attend the workshops, but your schedule doesn’t allow?
Don’t worry, you can still apply to the Symposium. Just reach out to RSLS Coordinators, Allison Herman and Sam Fleischer at RSLS@fhda.edu for more information. We can answer your questions and help you get the information you need.
Winter 2026 Workshop Schedule
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DISCOVERY RSLS Orientation: Learn about the Research & Service Leadership Symposium, get inspired, and connect with others. |
On Campus and Zoom: Wed, Jan. 14, 2026 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Tutoring Center (3600) & Zoom |
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RESEARCH & DOCUMENTATION (ALL PROJECT TYPES) Attend this workshop to learn or review strategies for researching across the disciplines, tips for implementing and documenting ethical and meaningful service projects, and suggestions for capturing and documenting your creative arts projects as they develop. |
On Campus and Zoom: Wed, Jan. 28, 2026 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Tutoring Center (3600) & Zoom |
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MAKERSPACE COLLABORATION Attend this workshop to learn about tools available at our KCI Makerspace and how
you can use them in all types of projects!
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On Campus: Wed, Feb. 4, 2026 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. KCI Makerspace (IN-PERSON) REGISTRATION LINK COMING SOON |
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PROJECT FOCUS for GROUPS Request an individualized session for your group, class, or program to learn strategies for collaborating, as well as narrowing and refining your projects. Learn which ideas deserve extra attention, and which need to take a backseat in order to move toward a focused, coherent project. |
BY REQUEST ONLY Please reach out to RSLS@fhda.edu to request an individualized workshop for your program, group, or class |
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PROJECT PITCH & FOCUS WORKSHOP In collaboration with the Foothill Innovation Challenge, we are offering this "Pitch Workshop" to help you focus and communicate the key points of your project. |
On Campus and Zoom: Tues, Feb. 11, 2026 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Tutoring Center (3600) & Zoom |
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MAINTAIN MOMENTUM Keep your project going! Attend this informal RSLS workshop to ask questions, prepare your application, receive individual project guidance, work with your team, or get connected. |
On Zoom: Thurs Feb 26, 2026 12:00 -1:00 p.m. Zoom Only |
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APPLY RSLS Application Success: Review the requirements, and learn how to create a clear, engaging, and complete application for the March 30th application deadline. Individual tutoring appointments will be available following the workshop.
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On Campus and Zoom: Wed, Mar. 4, 2026 4:00 -5:00 p.m. Tutoring Center (3600) & Zoom
Wed, Mar. 11, 2026 2:00 -3:00 p.m. Tutoring Center (3600) & Zoom
Thurs, Mar. 19, 2026 12:00 -1:00 p.m. Zoom Only
Fri, Mar. 27, 2026 12:00 -1:00 p.m. Zoom Only
Schedule Individual Sessions: |
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