The Citizen

The Citizen Investigates: International Travel

PCCD spends $87k on overseas trips yet F-1 student population declines

Lylah Schmedel-Permanna, Managing Editor • July 25, 2024

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.

PCCD fails to hire permanent HR head

Andrea Epps tapped for interim VC of Human Resources

Desmond Meagley, Staff Writer • July 21, 2024

PCCD Chancellor Tammeil Gilkerson turned down two candidates for the position earlier this month.

Laney issues safety advisory after vehicle theft in parking lot

Li Khan, Editor in Chief • July 12, 2024

An individual was inside the vehicle when the passenger window was broken into, according to the statement.

Board bears down on budget at 6/11 meeting

District faces $11.2 million deficit

Romi Bales and Li Khan • July 10, 2024

The district is facing a $11.2 million budget gap for the upcoming fiscal year.

California boosts spending to help students earn math and science degrees

Li Khan, via CalMatters • July 9, 2024

A program for low-income, first-generation STEM students at community colleges is receiving millions of dollars to expand across the state.

Breaking: PCCD appoints former San Leandro police chief to Interim Executive Director of Public Safety

Abdul Pridgen will lead the district’s community-based safety program

Li Khan, Editor in Chief • June 21, 2024

Earlier this year, Pridgen left the San Leandro Police Department following an investigation against him.

Graduations, resignations and more: PCCD Trustees wrap up school year at 5/28 meeting

Romi Bales, Staff Writer • June 17, 2024

The Peralta Community College District (PCCD) Board of Trustees convened on May 28 to bid a fond farewell to the school year. As the meeting opened with the board’s routine reading of a statement...

Greg Nelson to be Chief Operating Officer

Nelson to be first COO since leadership restructure

Lylah Schmedel-Permanna and Desmond Meagley • June 14, 2024

Following a national search, the Peralta Community College District (PCCD) announced Thursday that Greg Nelson will serve in the permanent position of Deputy Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer (COO),...

Class cancellations, basic needs, and ‘flying pigs’ at 5/14 meeting for PCCD Trustees

Ian Waters, News Editor • June 1, 2024

A number of students and faculty spoke during public comment against last-minute class cancellations and module changes at PCCD.

Melanie Dixon appointed CoA President

After two years of acting appointments, the College of Alameda will finally fill the presidency with a permanent hire this summer

Ivan Saravia, Staff Writer • May 23, 2024

A former Sacramento college president will soon take the helm at the College of Alameda.

CoA’s next president is one of these three college leaders

Community feedback on the candidates is due midnight tonight

Desmond Meagley and Ivan Saravia • May 21, 2024

A former college president from Sacramento, a longtime community college administrator from Connecticut, and PCCD's own Rebecca Opsata are in the running for permanent College President of the College of Alameda.

Laney names baseball stadium, FabLab to relocate and more at 4/23 meeting for PCCD trustees

Eliot Faine, Staff Writer • May 15, 2024

The Peralta Community College District (PCCD) Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on April 23. District achievements and strategies were discussed, contracts approved, and several former PCCD employees...