Dear Peralta Community,
As I shared back in April, we’ve initiated a broader exploration into strategies and options that will support our long-term strategic vision for public safety. Given prominent concerns around safety and security in my districtwide listening sessions and the foundational leadership of the Holistic Safety and Wellness Committee, we are poised to articulate a transformative and holistic plan for safety and security that centers our District’s mission and vision, and the Board’s June 2021 Resolution Renewing Support for the Holistic Safety and Wellness of District Students.
Advancing Black Student Success: Merritt College's Partnership with CSU and Plans for a Center for Black Student Success
Following through on Merritt College’s commitment to Black student success in our Educational Master Plan, VPI Lisa Cook and I participated in CSU’s Second Annual Juneteenth Symposium, hosted by Sacramento State on June 13-14. This was an opportunity to connect Merritt with the inspiring work within the CSU system to advance Black student success by centering the African American educational experience.
Laney Enjoys Increased Summer, Fall 2024 Enrollments
With the Summer 2024 semester underway, the College is pleased to share that enrollment numbers are high despite reductions in scheduling. Though the Summer Schedule is 6% smaller than last year’s, the College is enjoying 4% growth from a year ago in enrollment and 3% more resident Full Time Equivalent student numbers.
Celebrating BCC Retirees and Wishing Well to Colleagues Moving to New Positions
On Wednesday, June 12, Berkeley City College celebrated the careers of Vice President of Instruction Kuni Hay, Vice President of Administrative Services Sean Brooks, and Biology instructor Pieter de Haan.
Congratulations to all the Graduates of the Class of 2024!
The Peralta Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations Department has posted photos and videos from all the College Commencements as well as the special cohort graduation ceremonies. Links to the videos and photos are our Graduation site at www.peralta.edu/graduation.
The Peralta Community College District was well-represented at the Classified Leadership Institute 2024 Conference in Riverside from June 5th - 7th.
On Thursday, May 30th, the office of the Chancellor hosted a District Service Center Employee Appreciation event in the Atrium. Chancellor Tammeil Gilkerson had the opportunity to recognize employees reaching significant milestones in their careers with the Peralta Community College District by presenting certificates for five, ten, fifteen years of service or more, culminating with 30 years of service awards going to Shawnee Martinez and Carmen Fairley.
On May 25th, former Peralta Community College District Chancellor, Dr. Donald H. Godbold, passed away. He was 95 years old.
Updated June 26, 2024, to add Feedback and video links.
Updated June 21, 2024, Finalist Veronica Hodge Thomas has withdrawn from consideration. The original Forum times have been adjusted accordingly.
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Dear Peralta Colleagues,
Thanks to the Search Committee which consists of representatives from our classified professionals, faculty, and administrators -- they have recommended strong finalists for consideration as our next
Vice Chancellor of Human Resources (VCHR). The finalists and their short biographies are listed in alphabetical order by last name below.
