If you haven’t visited the June Steingart Art Gallery at Laney College recently, go now! The current exhibit, “Spring 2024 Art Department Faculty Show” features dozens of artworks created by Laney College faculty members. The show ends after March 7th so do not delay.
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Spring 2024 Flex Day: Two Chancellors and Professional Development Galore
Feb 6, 2024 7:40:57 PM / by Mark Johnson -->
The Peralta Community College District held its Spring 2024 "Flex Day" for Professional Development on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Laney College and featured two new chancellors, Peralta's Chancellor Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson and California Community Colleges Chancellor Dr. Sonya Christian.
Chancellor Gilkerson Visits the Peralta Colleges
Feb 1, 2024 3:07:54 PM / by Mark Johnson -->
Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson, newly-appointed Chancellor of the Peralta Community College District, spent her first full week on the job visiting the campuses of Berkeley City College, College of Alameda, Laney College, and Merritt College. Each college created a welcoming environment for the Chancellor and her staff, and the hope and enthusiasm for the future were palpable in every conversation.
Introducing a Pathway for High-Paying Cardiac Technician Careers
Jan 31, 2024 12:30:00 PM / by Mark Johnson -->
OAKLAND, Calif., January 16, 2024 – Merritt College in the Peralta Community College District is hosting a press conference at 11am on Friday, January 19, 2024, to announce a unique training program for the local community in collaboration with the Bay Area Business Roundtable (BABRT), a local non-profit, and iRhythm Technologies, a leading digital health care company.
December Board Meeting: New Student Trustee, New Board President, and Raises
Dec 18, 2023 9:15:36 PM / by Mark Johnson -->
The Peralta Community College District Board of Trustees held their last meeting of the year on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.
Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson Chancellor Contract Unanimously Approved by PCCD Trustees
Nov 16, 2023 2:10:15 PM / by Mark Johnson -->
OAKLAND, Calif., November 15, 2023 – At their regular meeting last night, the Peralta Community College District (PCCD) Board of Trustees unanimously approved the contract for Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson as the next permanent Chancellor of the district, with the initial term beginning January 4, 2024 and extending to June 30, 2027.
Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson Selected to be Next PCCD Chancellor
Nov 7, 2023 6:08:59 PM / by Mark Johnson -->
OAKLAND, Calif., October 31, 2023 – This morning, following closed session deliberations, the Peralta Community College District (PCCD) Board of Trustees announced Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson as their choice to be the next permanent Chancellor of the district, beginning in January 2024, pending contract negotiation and approval.
Chancellor Finalist Forum Details and FAQ - October 25, 2023
Oct 25, 2023 10:09:00 AM / by Mark Johnson -->
Here is information regarding the Chancellor Finalist Forums that will be taking place today, Wednesday, October 25, 2023.
The forums begin at 12:30pm in the District Boardroom and will also be available via Zoom and the Peralta TV YouTube channel. The most recent announcement from Board of Trustees President Dyana Delfín Polk is posted at https://www.peralta.edu/chancellor/chancellor-search.
Dr. Denise Richardson Selected to Serve as Next Berkeley City College President
Oct 11, 2023 9:05:54 AM / by Mark Johnson -->
OAKLAND, Calif., October 10, 2023 – During the regular Peralta Community College District (PCCD) Board of Trustees meeting this evening, Dr. Ronald McKinley, Interim Vice Chancellor of Human Resources and Employee Relations for the district, announced the appointment of Dr. Denise Richardson to serve as the permanent President of Berkeley City College (BCC). She has been working as Interim President at BCC since July 1, 2023. Previously, Dr. Richardson was the Vice President of Instruction at Merritt College, a role she began in March 2020. She has been an employee of the district for over 20 years, starting as a faculty member at Laney College in 2001.
Thank You Taxpayers -- Merritt College Horticulture Complex Breaks Ground
Sep 28, 2023 7:00:00 PM / by Mark Johnson -->
Merritt College Breaks Ground on New Horticulture Building Complex