During the April 14 Board of Trustees meeting, Davina Malbrough, current President of the Associated Students of Merritt College (ASMC), announced that she has been elected to serve as the next president of the Student Senate for California Community Colleges (SSCCC). Congratulations Davina!
The Peralta Community College District (PCCD) marketing and communications team recently attended the Community College Public Relations Organization (CCPRO) 2026 annual conference. Held in Paso Robles from April 8–10 this year, the event is the premier annual gathering for marketing professionals within the California Community Colleges system.
At the April 14 meeting of the Board of Trustees, Peralta Community College District Chancellor Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson shared highlights from a recent ceremony honoring her induction into the Alameda County Women’s Hall of Fame.
On Friday, December 5th, PCCD Chancellor Tammeil Gilkerson joined an especially strong contingent of representatives from the Peralta Colleges at this year’s Basic Needs Summit at Napa Valley College.
The Peralta Community College District isn't just a hub of academic excellence; it's a breeding ground for influential leaders who are shaping the landscape of higher education across California. From administrators to faculty and classified professionals, Peralta's dedicated individuals are making significant contributions to statewide organizations and initiatives.
Chancellor Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson shared an uplifting report with the Peralta Community College District Board of Trustees on March 11th, detailing her experience at the
49th Annual Association of California Community College Administrators (ACCCA) Conference in Monterey. As the current ACCCA President, Dr. Gilkerson found the gathering to be a powerful experience of learning, growth, and celebration in service to student success and institutional strength.
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.
Congratulations to Dr. Denise Richardson, President of Berkeley City College, and her co-author, Dr. Alfred McQuarters, President of Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, for the publication of their article in Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, a national magazine with over 35,000 readers.
