Classified professionals from across California came together in Sacramento this June for the 2025 Classified Leadership Institute (CLI), the largest professional development gathering dedicated to staff working across the state’s 116 community colleges.
On Thursday, August 7, the Peralta Colleges Office of International Education hosted its Fall 2025 Welcome Day for all international students across all four colleges. The event was held at Berkeley City College, and featured a speech from BCC president Dr. Denise Richardson, welcoming new and returning students to their home away from home at Peralta. The day was full of social activities as well as stations to inform students of the variety of resources available to them, such as transportation and enrollment assistance.
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Meet Antwa Rodriquez, who is reaching for the skies in aviation with the help of EOPS!
EOPS is available to assist students with support services like early registration, academic counseling, career guidance, tutoring, book grants, transfer assistance, and tons more.
Meet Allison Dinh, Merritt College EOPS alum! From fearful to fearsome, Allison 'Ally' Dinh went from unsure about college to making plans for a master's! Being a single parent and working two jobs is tough, but she didn't have to do it alone; EOPS and the Merritt College community were there and helped her every step of the way.
Meet Elizabeth Hernandez, Laney College EOPS alum, and admissions and records staff! Being a single parent is hard. Listen to Elizabeth's story on overcoming challenges, never giving up, and how EOPS helped her navigate a path to success and stability for her family!
A dedicated team of representatives from the Peralta Community College District recently journeyed to Southern California for the July ASCCC (Academic Senate for California Community Colleges) Curriculum Institute. Embracing a fitting Star Trek theme, the institute celebrated curriculum leaders who "go boldly... where no one has gone before" in their commitment to academic innovation.
Dear Peralta Community,
I am thrilled to officially welcome S. Jamila Buckner as our new Vice Chancellor of Human Resources and Employee Relations. Jamila, who started on July 15th, brings a
wealth of experience
and a deep commitment to fostering positive employee relations and strategic human resource management. Her leadership will be invaluable as we continue to build a thriving and inclusive workplace for everyone at Peralta.
OAKLAND, CA – July 1, 2025 – The Peralta Community College District (PCCD) is pleased to announce the selection of Sharon “Jamila” Buckner, MS, as its new Vice Chancellor of Human Resources, following a comprehensive search that included extensive stakeholder interviews and feedback from public forums. Ms. Buckner brings over two decades of distinguished human resources executive experience, marked by a deep commitment to transformational change, inclusive cultures, and strategic talent development across diverse sectors.
Each of the Peralta Colleges held wonderful commencement ceremonies this year. Joe Sullivan from Peralta's marketing department put together this very nice highlights reel which Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson shared with the Board of Trustees during her Chancellor's Report on June 10, 2025. Congratulations Class of 2025 Graduates!
