The Peralta Online Equity Rubric was developedat the district prior to the pandemic, whichdrove instruction online. The Equity Rubricis used around the world, and by the UC system closer to home, to help design equitable online classes. The thought leadership that went into creating the Equity Rubric continues with the annual Peralta Online Equity Conference, now in its fourth year.
On Wednesday, April 24, Chancellor Tammeil Gilkerson presented at the Foundation of California Community Colleges LGBTQ+ Summit - Rise, Resist, Empower: The Unstoppable Movement for Queer and Trans Liberation, elevating the basic needs of LGBTQ+ CCC students.
On Friday, April 19, Chancellor Tammeil Gilkerson was invited by the American Council on Education Women’s Network of Northern California to participate in an online panel titled, “Reflections on Intersectionality and Culture-Oriented Leadership”.
On Wednesday, April 10-12, the annual Community College Public Relations Organization (CCPRO) Conference was held in Santa Cruz. CCPRO is focused on professional development and the sharing of best practices among the California Community Colleges' marketing and communications teams across the state.
The Peralta Community College District held its Spring 2024 "Flex Day" for Professional Development on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Laney College and featured two new chancellors, Peralta's Chancellor Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson and California Community Colleges Chancellor Dr. Sonya Christian.
Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson, newly-appointed Chancellor of the Peralta Community College District, spent her first full week on the job visiting the campuses of Berkeley City College, College of Alameda, Laney College, and Merritt College. Each college created a welcoming environment for the Chancellor and her staff, and the hope and enthusiasm for the future were palpable in every conversation.
OAKLAND, Calif., November 15, 2023 – At their regular meeting last night, the Peralta Community College District (PCCD) Board of Trustees unanimously approved the contract for Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson as the next permanent Chancellor of the district, with the initial term beginning January 4, 2024 and extending to June 30, 2027.
OAKLAND, Calif., October 31, 2023 – This morning, following closed session deliberations, the Peralta Community College District (PCCD) Board of Trustees announced Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson as their choice to be the next permanent Chancellor of the district, beginning in January 2024, pending contract negotiation and approval.
Due to the continuing Alameda County directive to shelter in place, the Peralta Community College District Board of Trustees met via Zoom on June 23, 2020. This meeting was epic. Clocking in at 5 hours and 40 minutes or so, the meeting included a landmark vote on the District's relationship with Alameda County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) which helped draw 100 speakers for the public comment section of the meeting. Additionally, this meeting was the last for Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson, Laney College President, and Dr. Timothy Karas, College of Alameda President. The full video recording of the meeting is available on the Peralta YouTube channel here.
