PCCD
Peralta will join in international “Great Shakeout” earthquake drill
The district will test its emergency communication systems with a mock earthquake incident on Thursday morning.
Big changes may be coming to Peralta. Here’s the plan so far
The Citizen breaks down what is currently known about the district’s transformation plan, including the creation of dedicated "taskforces" and a glimpse into the proposed timeline for the “unification" of Merritt and Laney.
Student support programs highlighted at Sept. 23 Board of Trustees study session
Faculty concerns, as well as horticulture hopes, broached during public comment
Peralta set to launch campus shuttle service in December
Students will be able to pay a one time fee per semester to travel from all four Peralta colleges
Laney-Merritt merger “concerns” and EEO presentation at Sept. 9 Board of Trustees meeting
Uncertainty over pending college merger, an EEO analysis of Peralta's underrepresented Latinx faculty population, and Peralta gets new tech
Board hears union opposition during public comment and more at Aug. 26 Board meeting
Public comments focused on district security and a new payment schedule for campus facility rentals.
BREAKING: Peralta chancellor recommends merge between Merritt College and Laney College
In her FLEX day address, Gilkerson said the colleges may become “Oakland City College” in a move to “prune” and grow the district
Peralta seeks proposals for new security vendors
The district says it will work with up to four new firms to deliver “community-based” safety and security services, in line with its new Holistic Safety and Wellness Plan.
April 22 Board Brief: College of Alameda highlights its academic programs and district enrollment trends
The college invited the Board of Trustees and the public to review its accomplishments
Peralta community members now have access to new safety and security app
New security app will help address safety concerns from students
April 8 Peralta Board of Trustees Brief: students say no to cuts, resignation incentives approved, and 2025 Employee of the Year Awards
The district settles resignation incentives across various union groups as a way to save money in the long-run
Faculty concerns, as well as horticulture hopes, broached during public comment
Students will be able to pay a one time fee per semester to travel from all four Peralta colleges
Uncertainty over pending college merger, an EEO analysis of Peralta's underrepresented Latinx faculty population, and Peralta gets new tech
Public comments focused on district security and a new payment schedule for campus facility rentals.
