The college president began a sudden "mutual" administrative leave today, days after Peralta trustees voted unanimously for his non-renewal.
Today, Laney College President Rudy Besikof began a permanent leave of absence “by mutual agreement” with the Peralta Community College District, pending the end of his contract on June 30. Besikof announced his departure from Peralta in an email addressed to the “Laney Community” on Tuesday.
Nearly 10 years since the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights mandated their renovation, Laney's locker rooms remain in disrepair.
Community groups in and around Berkeley City College provide resources for undocumented students during times of uncertainty
The board voted unanimously to approve the cuts despite disapproval during public comment
Each college acknowledged a desire to protect queer students, but institutional approaches have varied.
Officials consider layoffs, college closures in light of repeated deficits
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A private company sold access to California public education for an undisclosed price.
We asked PCCD for five years of conflict of interest disclosures, but only got half. Here's why an ethics expert is concerned.
Peralta has yet to establish a process to evaluate the costs and benefits of funding international travel. We combed through travel receipts, international student data, and district policy to find out.