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.
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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 -->
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.
Peralta Colleges Hire Tim Thomas as Director of Public Safety
Nov 9, 2021 9:25:16 PM / by Mark Johnson -->
Newly created role will oversee campus security as part of the Peralta Community College District’s innovative holistic approach to public safety and restorative justice
At their regular meeting on November 9, 2021, the Peralta Community College District Board of Trustees unanimously approved the appointment of Timothy “Tim” Thomas as the Director of Public Safety serving the District and its four colleges. The Director of Public Safety is a new role created as part of the District’s vision for a holistic community-oriented approach to campus safety and security. Mr. Thomas, who has extensive experience as both a law enforcement officer and a college educator, will start on November 15, 2021.
Peralta Colleges to Erase $2.8 Million in Student Debt
Nov 9, 2021 7:30:00 PM / by Mark Johnson -->
The Peralta Community College District has targeted more than $12 million in federal relief funds to wipe out student debt and provide enhanced financial aid resources for the 30,000 students enrolled across its four East Bay campuses. Some $2.77 million will be allocated for the relief of student debt from the most recent three semesters, going back to Summer 2020 impacted by the global pandemic. An additional $9.5 million is earmarked for financial aid for future semesters.
November Programming Highlights on Peralta TV
Nov 9, 2021 7:00:00 PM / by Mark Johnson -->
November is here, with cooler temperatures and rain (!) but as usual, that's no reason not to see the world with Peralta TV. Check out the wide-range of adventurous, inciteful programming we have lined up for November.
Board of Trustees October 26, 2021 Meeting Summary
Nov 1, 2021 7:47:53 PM / by Mark Johnson -->