On Wednesday, January 11, we came together for the relaunch of the Street Scholars Program, and suffice it to say it was an absolute success. Street Scholars is a program that focuses on peer mentoring and support services to promote the academic success of formerly incarcerated students. That evening the community presence was in full swing, as prospective students, those currently enrolled, and alumni learned the history of this tremendous program.
Merritt College Relaunches Street Scholars Program, Honors Faculty
Feb 1, 2023 4:55:50 PM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
ACCJC Reaffirms Accreditation for All Four Colleges
Jan 26, 2023 5:39:47 PM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
Merritt College President’s Report – January 25, 2023
Jan 26, 2023 2:27:00 PM / by David M. Johnson -->
Merritt Street Scholars Program
On Wednesday, January 11, we came together for the relaunch of the Street Scholars Program, and suffice it to say it was an absolute success. Street Scholars is a program that focuses on peer mentoring and support services to promote the academic success of formerly incarcerated students. That evening the community presence was in full swing, as prospective students, those currently enrolled, and alumni learned the history of this tremendous program.
Leadership Statement on Monterey Park Shooting
Jan 26, 2023 2:22:00 PM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
January 23, 2023
Dear Peralta Community,
Welcome to the Spring 2023 semester. Today should be a day of celebration for students returning to our colleges’ to continue their educational goals and to avail themselves of our outstanding instruction and support services. Today should also be an opportunity for us to celebrate the Lunar New Year – the Year of the Rabbit. And we do celebrate these events!
But this week, we also fly our flags at half-staff at the campuses in solidarity with US President Joe Biden and our federal government, in memory of the lives lost and people injured at the tragic shooting yesterday at Monterey Park in southern California.
An interview with Merritt Graduate and new Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao
Jan 9, 2023 2:04:47 PM / by Aaron Harbour -->
In September 2022, Mark Johnson (Executive Director of Marketing, Communication & Public Relations at Peralta Community College District) had the great pleasure to interview Sheng Thao, soon to be elected Mayor of Oakland, about her experiences as a graduate of Merritt College. We are proud to have a Merritt Valedictorian as the new mayor of Oakland. Congratulations Sheng Thao!
Chancellor Announcement: Season's Greetings 2022
Jan 3, 2023 2:41:00 PM / by Jannett N. Jackson -->
Dear Peralta Colleagues,
In case anyone needs a reminder, the Peralta Community College District will be closed for our winter break from Friday, December 23rd, 2022, through Monday, January 2nd, 2023.
Merritt College President's Report – December 13, 2022
Dec 12, 2022 4:50:18 PM / by David M. Johnson -->
New Appointments to Merritt Administrative Team
Merritt College is happy to announce two recent appointments to the administrative team. Marie Amboy has agreed to step in as the Acting Vice President of Administrative Services, and Nghiem Thai has committed to serve as the Acting Dean of Allied Health and Public Safety.
Mask Policy Update for Spring 2023 Semester
Dec 9, 2022 3:17:00 PM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
Dear Peralta Community,
Per our policy to follow Alameda County Public Health Department guidelines, and based on discussions with union leaders, it is agreed that in January 2023 masks will become optional on Peralta Community College District (PCCD) property and will no longer be required. People may choose to mask at any time.
Chancellor's Thanksgiving Announcement – November 23, 2022
Nov 24, 2022 4:54:00 PM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
Hello Peralta Colleagues,
I don't know about you, but I am very much looking forward to the Thanksgiving break on November 24-25, 2022. Working at Peralta Community College District can often feel like stepping on a treadmill that’s already going 10 miles per hour. There’s always so much going on. We all need this break to recharge and reflect.
Merritt Chemistry Instructor Elected to Berkeley School Board
Nov 24, 2022 4:00:00 PM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
Merritt College congratulates Dr. Jennifer Shanoski for her election to the Berkeley School Board! You may know her as a chemistry instructor at Merritt or as PFT President, but you can now add the title of elected official to her name.