Sadly, our community recently lost three amazing women associated with the Peralta Community College District, including student Ginger Coplan, former counselor and dean Susan Cota, and longtime counselor Alze Mae Roberts.
During her Flex Day address on January 16, 2025, Chancellor Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson emphasized the importance of shared governance and community engagement as the Peralta Community College District navigates a challenging period in higher education. Her speech is posted on YouTube.
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Channel 27: Alameda, Berkeley
Channel 28: Emeryville, Piedmont, Oakland
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On January 24, 2025,
Oakland Soul Sports Club proudly announced its return to Merritt College for the upcoming 2025 USL W League season. Merritt College has been the home of Soul for the past two seasons, during which the team has maintained an undefeated record on campus.
by Cassandra L. Hernandez, College of Alameda student
Being in high school or a freshman in college, all you hear about is what major you are considering. It is a daunting thing for most as this is what dictates what will come out on your diploma and what classes you will be taking. For others, they already have a few choices or one set choice in mind as they have a pretty clear idea of their dream career. For a concerning minority, they choose a random major they believe will be the “easiest” or genuinely don’t have anything in mind. Whatever the situation students may be in, at some point they will need to declare a major.
Welcome to the Peralta Colleges – we're glad you’re here! Here's some info that might be useful in your first week of the Spring Semester.
Merritt College's Two-Day Express Enrollment Event Energizes Students with Support and Services
Merritt College’s Two-Day Express Enrollment Event commenced this past weekend. Students were greeted with music, snacks, and most important, services ranging from Admissions and Records support, counseling, and financial aid.
One-Stop Saturday to Ready Students, Community for New Semester
The community is invited to Laney’s January 18 One-Stop Saturday, which will provide students with comprehensive services to prepare for a successful semester. Scheduled from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM on the Laney Campus in Building A, the event will allow students to select classes and register prior to the January 21 start of the Spring semester.
Developing Budget Dashboards & Exploring Student Success Metrics
In the Fall semester, the Office of Research, Planning, and Institutional Effectiveness focused on the development of Budget Dashboards to extend greater transparency of budget allocations, expenditures, and oversight.
