February at Merritt College
February was truly a month of cultural celebration! On February 7, more than 70 students, classified staff members, faculty, and administrators attended Merritt’s Lunar New Year Luncheon. In addition to the amazing cuisine, those in attendance enjoyed a screening of the documentary Beijing: The Traditions of the Chinese New Year, which provided insight into the rich history and customs that make up the tapestry of the celebration.
Laney College Sees One-Year Increases of 33% and 21% in Numbers of African American, Latinx Students Served
Spring 2023 is continuing the year of change at Laney College, with 1512 more students enrolling than the year before, an 18% increase from Spring 2022. The growth at Laney is reaching the diverse communities it serves, with 507 (33%) more African American students enrolling than a year ago, as well as 494 (21%) more Latinx students.
College of Alameda Educational Master Plan (EMP) Updates
Professor Jody Campbell will assemble information and write CoA’s Educational Master Plan. He has already begun writing the document that will reflect the College’s collective work, vision, and caring spirit.
CoA’s College Council will serve as the Steering Committee for the EMP process.
Berkeley City College Hosts Second Annual Career Fair
On Thursday, February 23, Berkeley City College hosted its Second Annual Career Fair. The event was the culmination of a month of career-oriented workshops hosted by RepresentEd that focused on building a resume, interviewing skills, and building a career-oriented social media presence.
March is Women's History Month, and Peralta TV is here to bring you a selection of programming featuring inspiring stories from women who have helped pave the way for future generations in law, film, and more.
The Peralta Community College District (PCCD) Board of Trustees is seeking community members to serve on a Screening Committee for the hiring of its new Chancellor. Volunteers should have an interest in and/or knowledge of higher education.
Having completed the necessary requirements through Merritt College’s Administration of Justice program, nineteen cadets graduated on Friday, February 3, as part of the Oakland Police Department’s 190th Academy. Our ADJUS 110—Basic Course provides Peace Operations Specialized Training (POST) certification to students, which is the training standard for police officers, sheriffs, and other peace officers.
Laney College extends its warmest congratulations to Journalism Professor and Journalism Department Chair Eleni Economides Gastis for her appointment to Berkeley Journalism's new Advisory Board for California Local News Fellowship Program! Professor Gastis was the only California Community College faculty member selected, which is truly an honor.
Berkeley City College is honored to share that Lissette Flores is joining our community as the new Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Director. Prior to joining BCC, Lissette served as the Associate Director for the Latinx Center of Excellence in Behavioral Health at the UC Berkeley School of Social Welfare. There, she managed a federal grant to recruit and train undergraduate and graduate Latinx students dedicated to serving the behavioral health needs of Latinx communities in the Bay Area. A community college transfer student, Lissette received her bachelor’s degree in Social Welfare from UC Berkeley and her Master’s in Public Health from UCLA. Supporting the academic and professional development of underrepresented students is the common thread in all of Lissette’s professional work. She is overjoyed to be working at BCC.
“It was exciting to see our scholars reconnecting after the long winter break,” said Umoja counselor Shannon Penn. “Lots of hugs, warm greetings, and some words of advice shared by scholars that are launching their last semester at BCC before transfer.”
