To our Undocumented and Mixed-Status Students,
On November 6, 2024, Peralta Community College District Chancellor, Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson, sent the following message to employees. We share it here for the broader Peralta Community.
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.
The Peralta Community College District Board of Trustees held an efficient and productive meeting on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. A recording of the full meeting is available on YouTube here (1 hour 20 min) while a video of the Chancellor's Report to the Board is available here (24 min).
Dear Peralta Colleagues,
Last week, I was thrilled to officially welcome Melanie Dixon to the Peralta Community College District family, as the new President of College of Alameda (COA). We held a Meet and Greet at COA on Tuesday, July 16th, where faculty, classified professionals, administrators, and students had the opportunity to eat some tasty snacks, meet President Dixon, and learn more about her as a person.
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.
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.
On May 25th, former Peralta Community College District Chancellor, Dr. Donald H. Godbold, passed away. He was 95 years old.
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.
