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Q&A with incoming chancellor

Tammeil Gilkerson shares her background and plans for leadership

Li Khan, Editor in Chief • December 3, 2023

Peralta Community College District's incoming chancellor, Tammeil Gilkerson, is set to begin her term on Jan. 4 of next year. Gilkerson – the district’s first permanent chancellor in over three years...

Peralta Board of Trustees Brief: FabLabs, facilities, chancellor contract

Satch Alvarez, Sam O'Neil, and Ivan Saravia • November 29, 2023

The Peralta Community College District’s regular meeting of the Board of Trustees included public comments in support of funding for the FabLabs, a presentation on facilities issues, and the approval of the next chancellor’s contract.

Tammeil Gilkerson to be next PCCD Chancellor

Sam O'Neil, Leo Premnath-Ray, and Ian Waters • October 31, 2023

Update 11/13/23: Yohannes responded to The Citizen's request for comment on 11/1/23. This article has been updated to include her comment. Editor's note: The Citizen published an editorial Saturday...

Former LGBTQ trustee reflects on past activism and Peralta politics, opines on chancellor search

Tom Brougham, former trustee, urges board to choose a chancellor committed to 'maximizing future educational opportunity'

Timothy Lane, Opinion Editor • October 28, 2023

The Peralta Community College District (PCCD) Board of Trustees was once the political home of a groundbreaking local gay politician, Tom Brougham. Brougham, 80, worked for the City of Berkeley until...

The Citizen endorses Tammeil Gilkerson for PCCD Chancellor; Rudy Besikof strong runner up

The Citizen Editorial Board • October 28, 2023

The Citizen recommends that the Peralta Community College District (PCCD) Board of Trustees select Evergreen Valley College President Tammeil Gilkerson to be the district’s next permanent chancellor,...

An overview of the four finalists in the PCCD chancellor search

The Citizen Staff • October 26, 2023

Update as of 10/27/2023: The PCCD Board of Trustees will deliberate on the candidates in a closed session meeting on Monday, according to a PCCD email announcement sent out at 4:43 PM. The Peralta...

Four finalists for the next PCCD Chancellor unveiled

Public forums set for October 25

Timothy Lane, Opinion Editor • October 18, 2023

The Peralta Community College District (PCCD) announced four finalists in its search for a new chancellor Tuesday. Public forums will be held Oct. 25, giving the community an opportunity to ask questions...

Thomas hearing set, new charges unveiled

Jan 30 arrest includes DUI, refusal to test, and firearm charges according to CHP

Lylah Schmedel-Permanna, Investigations Editor • October 17, 2023

A disposition hearing is set for Tim Thomas, Peralta Community College District’s (PCCD’s) Executive Director of Public Safety, regarding his misdemeanor charges of battery, elder abuse, and grand...

PCCD hosts virtual town hall meeting on public safety

Satch Alvarez and Sam O'Neil • September 30, 2023

Peralta Community College District (PCCD) officials hosted a virtual Public Safety Town Hall this Monday, presenting the results of a recent survey on campus safety and security results and answering questions...

First reading of proposed budget raises serious concerns among ‘major stakeholders’ and trustees

Lylah Schmedel-Permanna and Ivan Saravia • September 26, 2023

Tonight, trustees at the Peralta Community College District (PCCD) will vote on the district’s 2023-24 budget, which does not have the support of the district’s Participatory Governance Council,...

The Citizen Investigates: Outside Speaker Fees

Payments range from $150 to $60,000 in the absence of a district-wide policy

David Rowe and Pamela Rudd • June 22, 2023

Over the past three years, the four colleges of the Peralta Community College District (PCCD) have invited a number of outside speakers to conduct workshops for students, faculty, and staff without formal...

PCCD searches for permanent chancellor, doubles back on screening committee guidelines

Leo Premnath-Ray, Staff Writer • June 7, 2023

The Peralta Community College District (PCCD) has begun its search to hire a permanent chancellor, a position that has been filled by interim appointments since 2020. Three members of the Board of...

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