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.
Dear Peralta Community,
Welcome to the Fall 2024 Semester at the Peralta Colleges. I’m so glad you are here with us, whether you are a new or returning student, full or part-time faculty member, classified professional, or administrator. You are all part of our community, and you belong here! I’m inspired by the Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities I saw at the Welcome Week activities at Berkeley City College, College of Alameda, Laney College, and Merritt College campuses last week.
Peralta Community,
As we prepare to kick off another new academic year, I'm reminded of the strength of our district community in advancing social and economic transformation for students and the community by the ingenuity, agency, individual and collective commitment of our faculty, classified professionals, and administrators. It often involves more than just the day-to-day duties; it involves finding innovative, practical, and helpful ways to improve our work.
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.
OAKLAND, Calif., June 26, 2024 – At their regular meeting last night, the Peralta Community College District (PCCD) Board of Trustees unanimously approved the appointment of Mr. Greg Nelson as Deputy Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective July 1, 2024.
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.
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.
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.
Dear Peralta Community,
Thank you to all who participated in the selection process for the Peralta Community College District's next
Chief Operating Officer (CCO). I am pleased to share that I have selected
Greg Nelson as our next COO, pending the Board of Trustees' formal approval of his contract. His start date will be July 1, 2024.
