Honoring Our Newly-Tenured Faculty Colleagues

This semester we have two individuals who have attained a significant milestone—achieving tenure as a Merritt College faculty member!!! Lissette Dominguez and Taslima Rehman (along with eleven of their colleagues across Peralta) were honored at the District Reception, in an event that represents a high mark in their professional journey. Please allow me to share a bit about each of them.

Laney College Engagement at Oakland Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade

Laney College classified professionals and administrators promoted the College and fostered goodwill for the Year of the Snake at the February 22 Lunar New Year Parade. The annual event is organized by the Oakland Chinatown Neighborhood Improvement Council and once again, colleagues devoted their Saturdays to answer questions at the College’s information table.

Northern California Regional Playoffs

The Men’s Basketball Team delivered an electrifying season, demonstrating relentless dedication both on and off the court. Competing in the fiercely competitive Bay Valley Conference, the College of Alameda secured an impressive #24 seed, facing off against College of the Redwoods in the playoffs before advancing to battle San Jose.

Berkeley City College Campus Showcase

Berkeley City College welcomed Chancellor Tammeil Gilkerson and the PCCD Board of Trustees to showcase BCC for the February 25 Board of Trustees Meeting. President Denise Richardson, along with other BCC leaders, led a tour of campus and provided updates on programs and services.

Merritt College's Two-Day Express Enrollment Event Energizes Students with Support and Services

Merritt College’s Two-Day Express Enrollment Event commenced this past weekend. Students were greeted with music, snacks, and most important, services ranging from Admissions and Records support, counseling, and financial aid.

One-Stop Saturday to Ready Students, Community for New Semester

The community is invited to Laney’s January 18 One-Stop Saturday, which will provide students with comprehensive services to prepare for a successful semester. Scheduled from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM on the Laney Campus in Building A, the event will allow students to select classes and register prior to the January 21 start of the Spring semester.

Developing Budget Dashboards & Exploring Student Success Metrics

In the Fall semester, the Office of Research, Planning, and Institutional Effectiveness focused on the development of Budget Dashboards to extend greater transparency of budget allocations, expenditures, and oversight.

BCC Presents at the 2024 Real College Basic Needs Summit

Last month, the Basic Needs team and advocates from BCC made a strong impression at the 2024 Real College Basic Needs Summit at Lemoore College. The event brought together students, staff, and faculty from across California to share strategies and successes in addressing student basic needs, and BCC’s team was front and center.

Merritt College Commemorates Black Panther Party’s 58th Anniversary

In the month of October, Merritt College held a series of events that reflect the rich and diverse culture and history that we are so blessed to have here. On October 15, we had our Black Panther Day Brunch to commemorate the 58th Anniversary of the founding of the Party.

Laney, OUSD Hold Well-Attended Manufacturing Day

On Thursday, October 10, Laney College welcomed 200 high school students from the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) for OUSD Manufacturing Day. The event took place in partnership with OUSD, the City of Oakland’s Economic and Workforce Development Office, and a wealth of industry leaders that included Brimstone, DOER, ERG Aerospace, and Gatorade/PepsiCo.