Mark Johnson
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Redistricting Trustee Areas
Feb 1, 2022 4:40:00 PM / by Mark Johnson -->
January 2022 Board of Trustees Meeting Summaries
Feb 1, 2022 4:14:00 PM / by Mark Johnson -->
The Peralta Community College District Board of Trustees convened twice during January 2022 which included a Board Retreat on January 11th and a regular meeting on January 25th.
Spring 2022 is Here...Welcome Back Students!
Jan 28, 2022 3:54:54 PM / by Mark Johnson -->
Welcome to the Spring 2022 semester at the Peralta Colleges! We are so glad to have students back in person and online this semester for classes and student services.
Peralta Colleges Earn Elevated Accreditation Status
Jan 27, 2022 6:15:05 PM / by Mark Johnson -->
“Substantial Progress” in All Areas Leads to Reclassification by ACCJC
OAKLAND, Calif., January 27, 2022 -- The Peralta Community College District (PCCD) today learned that Berkeley City College, College of Alameda, Laney College, and Merritt College have received upgraded accreditation status by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC).
Dr. William "Bill" Riley Golf Tournament raises over $100K for students via the Peralta Colleges Foundation
Dec 12, 2021 8:38:00 PM / by Mark Johnson -->
On Monday, December 6, 2021, the Peralta Colleges Foundation revived its annual golf tournament and this year titled the tournament after Peralta’s long serving retired board trustee Dr. William “Bill” Riley.
Fall 2021 Finals Week
Dec 10, 2021 4:26:00 PM / by Mark Johnson -->
Congratulations Students on making it to the Fall 2021 semester Finals Week December 11-17, 2021. You got this! Here are the final exam schedules for each college:
Explore Peralta's New Website
Dec 9, 2021 9:12:00 PM / by Mark Johnson -->
I invite you to come explore a preview of Peralta website at Explore.Peralta.edu!
College of Alameda Student Sohail Ali Awarded Ozzie Day Scholarship
Nov 12, 2021 5:34:17 PM / by Mark Johnson -->
Sohail Ali was awarded the Ozzie Day Scholarship today for Fall, 2021. Sohail has been attending the College of Alameda for four years, and will complete his Associate of Science degree in Automotive Technology next semester. He says that he’s majoring in Automotive Technology because he “loves to fix things.” Sohail is currently attending college full-time, while--at the same time--working part-time at an independent repair shop in San Francisco. iH His goal is to become a certified Master tech, specializing in Engine Performance.
Berkeley City College is Champion of Higher Education (Again!)
Nov 10, 2021 9:47:25 PM / by Mark Johnson -->
BCC noted for both overall high transfer rate to four year universities and as Equity Champion for awarding Associates Degrees for Transfer to Latinx students
Dr. Stephanie Droker to join Peralta Colleges as Interim Deputy Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer
Nov 10, 2021 8:00:00 AM / by Mark Johnson -->
The Peralta Community College District is pleased to announce that Interim Chancellor Dr. Jannett N. Jackson has named Dr. Stephanie Droker as Interim Deputy Chancellor and Chief Operating officer. Her term will begin on January 10, 2022. Dr. Droker brings more than 20 years of experience in higher education and accreditation to this leadership position.