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Welcome Dr. Shalamon Duke, Dean of Counseling and Special Programs at COA

Sep 23, 2020 1:56:41 PM / by Aaron Harbour -->

Let's welcome Dr. Shalamon Duke as the new Dean of Counseling and Special Programs at College of Alameda.

Dr. Shalamon Duke received a doctorate degree from the University of Southern California in Educational Leadership, master’s degree from San Diego State University in Rehabilitation Counseling, and bachelor’s from Grambling State University in English. Dr. Duke also holds a certificate in Rehabilitation Engineering.

Welcome Myron Jordan as Dean of the Liberal Studies and Language Arts Division at COA

Sep 23, 2020 1:21:01 PM / by Aaron Harbour -->

Dear colleagues,

Please help me welcome back Mr. Myron Jordan to College of Alameda. Last week the Peralta Board of Trustees approved his return as the interim/acting dean for the Liberal Studies and Language Arts Division.

Welcome Students! Resources available to make your semester a success

Aug 25, 2020 1:30:34 PM / by Aaron Harbour -->

The Fall 2020 semester has begun at all four Peralta Colleges and we are excited to welcome students to classes again. Online learning can be challenging but there are many resources available for students from each of the colleges.

Student Services

Each college offers a wide variety of student services.
Here are links to each campus's student resources:

Berkeley City College
College of Alameda
Laney College
Merritt College

Translation

Aug 11, 2020 9:18:00 AM / by Aaron Harbour -->

The four Peralta Colleges are as wonderfully diverse as the communities they serve.

Please use the following links to view Peralta Gems in another language:

Welcome Dr. Rudy Besikof as Interim President at Laney College

Aug 5, 2020 1:51:50 PM / by Aaron Harbour -->

We here in the Peralta community welcome Dr. Rudy Besikof as Laney College’s Interim President. He has been at the college since 2018, when he was hired as its Vice President of Instruction, the same position he previously held at Mt. San Jacinto College for more than two years prior to joining Laney. Prior to becoming a Chief Instructional Officer in 2016, he served for five years as a dean, first at Woodland Community College as its Dean of Instruction and Learning Resources, and later at Los Angeles Valley College as a Dean of Academic Affairs. Prior to becoming an administrator in 2011, Dr. Besikof taught English and English as a Second/Foreign Language in two and four-year colleges not only in California, but also in Colorado, Japan, and France.

Welcome Dr. Don Miller as interim president of College of Alameda

Aug 3, 2020 1:20:59 PM / by Aaron Harbour -->

We are excited to share that at the July 28 meeting of the Peralta Board of Trustees, Dr. Don Miller was confirmed as Interim President at College of Alameda to serve in that role until a permanent president is hired.

12th Annual African & African American Graduation

Jul 28, 2020 9:25:10 AM / by Aaron Harbour -->

The 12th Annual African & African American Graduation was held July 25, 2020, celebrating graduates from Berkeley City College, College of Alameda, Laney College and Merritt College.

Campuses and District Office Remain Closed through Summer Semester

Jun 29, 2020 2:51:15 PM / by Aaron Harbour -->

Dear Peralta Community,

The Peralta Community College District college campuses and the district office will remain closed through August 2, 2020. Personnel performing essential functions may be required to work on-site.

On June 18, 2020, the Alameda County Public Health Officer issued Health Officer Order No. 20-14a which extended Shelter in Place indefinitely. It has not been rescinded. We realize the open-ended nature of this order makes planning difficult and hope this update is helpful.

Peralta and Laney welcome Ronnie Lewis

Jun 23, 2020 1:56:50 PM / by Aaron Harbour -->

We are pleased to introduce Ronnie Lewis as the new Laney College Director of Financial Aid. Ronnie joins Laney College with a breadth financial aid experience serving in both higher education and K-12 settings.

Peralta welcomes new District Faculty Coordinators

Jun 18, 2020 9:38:00 PM / by Aaron Harbour -->

Dear Peralta, I hope you will share a congratulatory 🎉 to the following District Faculty Coordinators selected to lead key district-wide initiatives.

Aaron Harbour

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