In honor of Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month, the Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month Planning Committee, CoA Ethnic Studies, and the Office of the President have invited students and colleagues to enjoy the activities and celebrations of the culture, achievements, traditions, contributions, and struggles of Latinx/Hispanic people in the U.S. and beyond. The theme this year is De Corazón a Corazón (From Heart to Heart).
College of Alameda Celebrates Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month
Oct 18, 2022 10:48:30 AM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
MESA Connect Project Welcomes Its First Cohort
Oct 18, 2022 10:43:19 AM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
In October 2019, CoA received a United States Department of Education Title V Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) Grant becoming PCCD’s first HSI college. In Fall Semester 2021, College of Alameda’s MESA Connect Project received additional grant funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to improve academic outcomes for LatinX students enrolled at HSIs.
College of Alameda President's Report – October 12, 2022
Oct 12, 2022 11:43:15 AM / by Nathaniel Jones III -->
MESA Connect Project Welcomes Its First Cohort
In October 2019, CoA received a United States Department of Education Title V Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) Grant becoming PCCD’s first HSI college. In Fall Semester 2021, College of Alameda’s MESA Connect Project received additional grant funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to improve academic outcomes for LatinX students enrolled at HSIs.
CoA AMT Volunteers at Reid-Hillview Airport Aviation Career Exploration
Oct 4, 2022 12:51:14 PM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
College of Alameda Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) Supervisor Esther Cheng and six students volunteered to table at the Reid-Hillview Airport Aviation Career Exploration event on Saturday, September 3, 2022. The Aviation Career Exploration event was a wonderful opportunity to showcase CoA's AMT Program to the general public. Students had the opportunity to share their AMT experience and excitement about their futures in aviation.
College of Alameda President's Report
Sep 28, 2022 10:39:42 AM / by Diana Bajrami -->
Over 100 Participants Attend CoA’s First In-Person Flex Day Since 2020
Over 100 College faculty, staff, and administrators attended CoA’s Fall Flex Day on August 19, 2022. This was the first in-person Flex Day event since January 2020 and the first to be held in HyFlex (Hybrid- Flexible) format. While many individuals chose to attend in person at the new Liberal Arts Building H, some attended by Zoom. Presentations were organized by the CoA Professional Development Committee and the Office of Instruction.
College of Alameda Celebrates Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month
Sep 26, 2022 3:20:55 PM / by Diana Fitzgerald -->
In honor of Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month, the Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month Planning Committee, COA Ethnic Studies, and the Office of the President would like to encourage everyone to participate in all activities and celebration of the culture, achievements, traditions, contributions, and struggles of Latinx/Hispanic people in the U.S. and beyond.
College of Alameda President's Report – September 14, 2022
Sep 17, 2022 9:37:00 AM / by Nathaniel Jones III -->
College of Alameda Fall Flex Presentations Highlight Recent Accomplishments and Focus on the Future
CoA President Dr. Nathaniel Jones III kicked off the Fall Flex presentations on August 19, 2022, with a State of the College address that celebrated the College’s accomplishments from the past academic year (AY), reviewed the imperative for implementing Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) measures going forward, and detailed the College’s AY 2022-2023 priorities and key goals.
Chancellor's Announcement: Dr. Diana Bajrami is Acting President of COA
Sep 15, 2022 9:53:00 AM / by Jannett N. Jackson -->
Dear Peralta Community,
After the appropriate due diligence including reference checks, interviews,and communication with each of the Board of Trustee members, it is my pleasure to announce that Dr. Diana Bajrami will become the Acting President of College of Alameda (COA, effective Monday, September 12, 2022), during President Jones’ initial 6-month reassignment to the district office as Acting Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration.
College of Alameda President's Report – July 26, 2022
Jul 29, 2022 10:17:00 AM / by Nathaniel Jones III -->
Guided Pathways Retreat Charts an Inclusive Path Forward to Greater Student Success and Fiscal Stewardship
On July 7, 2022, CoA Guided Pathways members, Deans, Vice Presidents, and the College President met with facilitators for a half-day retreat charting the next phase of Guided Pathways (GP) work.
College of Alameda President's Report - July 12, 2022
Jul 14, 2022 5:34:00 AM / by Nathaniel Jones III -->
Financial Aid Popcorn and Soda Social Event Is a Big Summer Hit at CoA
College of Alameda’s Popcorn and Soda Social was held on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, outdoors in the Quad Area at the College campus.