We have more exciting news from Women’s History Month in March, this time focusing on honors for Peralta Community College District Chancellor Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson.
Chancellor Gilkerson Honored by Oakland Mayor and Golden State Warriors
Apr 22, 2025 11:11:51 AM / by Mark Johnson -->
Women’s History Month at the Peralta Colleges
Apr 22, 2025 11:05:30 AM / by Mark Johnson -->
Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson, Chancellor of the Peralta Community College District, highlighted the celebration of Women's History Month across the district's colleges in her report to the Board of Trustees on April 8th. Following her March 8th report, which concluded with a video celebrating the women leading the Milvia Street construction project at Berkeley City College, the Chancellor noted that the recognition of women's contributions continued throughout March with various events.
Berkeley City College "Tops Off" New West Campus
Apr 18, 2025 4:46:57 PM / by Tom Rizza -->
Berkeley City College celebrated a milestone achievement in the construction of its new Berkeley City College West campus. One year after breaking ground on the project, the superstructure of the six-story, 60,000 square foot academic and administration building reached its highest point. To mark the occasion, Berkeley City College and Peralta Community College District leaders, students, faculty, and staff joined its construction partners Kitchell, XL Construction, and Ratcliff, and city leaders and community partners in signing a ceremonial beam.
Women Lead the Way at Berkeley City College Construction Project
Mar 19, 2025 9:27:29 AM / by Mark Johnson -->
March 2-8 marked Women in Construction Week, a time to celebrate and encourage women’s vital contributions to the building trades. At Peralta Community College District, the ongoing Berkeley City College (BCC) Milvia Street construction project in downtown Berkeley stands as a powerful example of women’s leadership in action.
Thought Leadership: Chancellor Gilkerson at the ACCCA Conference February 19-21
Mar 17, 2025 3:07:22 PM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
Chancellor Gilkerson on Podcast Panel Discussing BSI Designation
Feb 24, 2025 5:31:03 PM / by Mark Johnson -->
Peralta Community College District Chancellor Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson is featured in a two-part episode of the EDUCATE. ELEVATE. podcast, exploring California’s new Black-Serving Institution (BSI) designation. This significant legislation, Senate Bill 1348, allows community colleges with a substantial Black student population (10% or 1,500 students) to seek BSI status. Berkeley City College, College of Alameda, Laney College, and Merritt College are included among the California Community Colleges that meet the eligibility criteria to apply for the designation.
Spring 2025 Budget Town Hall Meeting
Feb 10, 2025 12:25:44 PM / by Mark Johnson -->
Many thanks to everyone who attended the Budget Town Hall meeting on Friday, January 31, 2025, hosted by Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson, Chancellor of the Peralta Community College District, and Greg Nelson, Deputy Chancellor and COO. The Zoom meeting was well attended with 300 participants on the call.
Walking Together: Chancellor Gilkerson's Flex Day Address
Feb 8, 2025 11:12:18 AM / by Mark Johnson -->
During her Flex Day address on January 16, 2025, Chancellor Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson emphasized the importance of shared governance and community engagement as the Peralta Community College District navigates a challenging period in higher education. Her speech is posted on YouTube.
Chancellor Gilkerson Speaks at Annual Women's Conference
Nov 20, 2024 2:17:54 PM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
On Friday, November 1, Chancellor Tammeil Gilkerson was the plenary speaker for the American Association for Women in Community Colleges (AAWCC) 50th Anniversary annual conference "LEADING LIKE A WOMAN, 50 YEARS STRONG".
Student Government Retreat at COA
Nov 20, 2024 1:25:48 PM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
On Friday, October 11th, Chancellor Tammeil Gilkerson attended "Guided Pathways”, a Student Government Retreat at College of Alameda organized by Student Trustees Sophia Parmigiani and Pierce Byrne.