Dear Peralta Community,
California has an upcoming Statewide Special Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Please
register to vote
and participate if you can. Your vote matters!
Peralta Community College District (PCCD) Chancellor Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson and the District Service Center (DSC) leadership team completed their district-wide tour on September 10-11, visiting Berkeley City College, College of Alameda, Laney College, and Merritt College, with an encore presentation at the District Service Center on October 9, 2025. The roadshow provided a direct channel for communication with faculty, classified professionals, and administrators, focusing on strategic planning and new initiatives designed to unify and strengthen the district.
Here in the East Bay, we live in an earthquake zone, so it’s important that we all know what to do to keep as safe as possible during a quake. The Great California Shakeout on October 16, 2025, at 10:16 am, is an opportunity to test our emergency preparedness in case of an earthquake. On that day and time, the Peralta Community College District will test our emergency communication system, Rave, by sending you all a text and email message advising you of the Great Shakeout emergency earthquake test.
Peralta Community College District employees recently gathered at Merritt College for a dynamic and engaging Flex Day focused on professional development. Organized by district-wide Professional Development Co-Coordinators Chelsea Cohen and Marla Leech, the event was yet another resounding success, bringing together educators from across the district to enhance their skills and prep for the Fall semester.
Dear Peralta Community,
We have been seeing an increasing number of suspicious phishing & spam emails lately, many with attached links. Please adhere to the following guidelines and don’t hesitate to contact us if you are unsure about an email you receive.
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.
Pierce Byrne shares his experience of being a student trustee at the Peralta Community College District. He emphasizes that he was able to connect with his community on a deeper level as a Student Trustee and provide input on resources that students could benefit from in their daily lives.
The Department of Community Safety is excited to highlight a new chat feature in the PeraltaSafety app, designed to make it easier for students, faculty, and staff to connect with us quickly and discreetly. This app enhancement reflects our unwavering commitment to making safety accessible, responsive, and user-centered across the District.
