Earlier this fall, College of Alameda President Melanie Dixon announced two important faculty hires for the CoA Athletics Department, including NBA Hall-of-Famer Gary Payton as the Men's Basketball Coach and Justin Hoover as the Women's Volleyball Coach. We got to know Coach Payton during his press conference last month; now it's time to get to know Coach Hoover better!
Alameda Economic Forecast Event
On September 26th, CoA Administrators, Faculty, and Staff participated in the Alameda Economic Forecast Event, where leaders from various industries shared valuable insights on the region’s economic climate, recent changes, and necessary steps for future growth.
October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, and at the Peralta Colleges, we want to take a moment to talk about something important: your well-being.
On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, Deputy Chancellor & Chief Operating Officer Greg Nelson hosted an Administrative Services Retreat at College of Alameda. The retreat included the departments of General Services, Information Technology, Public Safety, and Finance & Administration which are now combined in the new Division of Administrative Services.
ALAMEDA, Calif., September 13, 2024 – The College of Alameda (CoA) is thrilled to confirm the appointment of NBA Hall of Famer Gary Payton as the new men’s basketball head coach. Payton’s storied career and commitment to excellence make him an ideal fit to lead the Cougars basketball program.
COA Hosts Fall New Student Orientation
On August 20th, the College of Alameda welcomed 49 new students to our beautiful campus in preparation for the start of the Fall semester. As the newest members of the Cougar family, we know the inherent value of learning how to navigate our college community and access the numerous resources available.
Dear students,
Welcome to the Peralta Colleges – we're glad you’re here!
We have some important information to share regarding parking, declaring a major, Welcome Week activities, and an internship opportunity.
COA Hosts Annual Committed Day and In-Person Orientation for the 2024-2025 Incoming Class
On Thursday, July 25, 2024, College of Alameda hosted CoA Committed Day and the first In-Person Orientation since the pandemic. Both events were designed to engage, inform, and prepare our new students for the 2024-25 academic year. Preparing for our incoming students was campus campus-wide collaborative effort.
Dear Peralta Colleagues,
Last week, I was thrilled to officially welcome Melanie Dixon to the Peralta Community College District family, as the new President of College of Alameda (COA). We held a Meet and Greet at COA on Tuesday, July 16th, where faculty, classified professionals, administrators, and students had the opportunity to eat some tasty snacks, meet President Dixon, and learn more about her as a person.
Dear Peralta District Community,
I’m excited to provide an update on the
leadership changes announced at the end of February.
On July 1, we welcomed
Greg Nelson as our new Chief Operating Officer and
Abdul Pridgen as our new Interim Executive Director of Public Safety. Both have hit the ground running, bringing with them a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective. I appreciate the college presidents and their leadership teams facilitating our campus visits last week. Thank you to everyone who greeted us, helped with tours, and extended genuine goodwill. I’m incredibly proud of our colleges and the district service center, and it was a pleasure to share that pride with Greg and Abdul.
