
Jacquelyn Opalach, Features Editor

Interim Chancellor Carla Walter resigns
Interim Chancellor steps down after eight months on the job, cites 'personal reasons'

Most classes and services at Peralta to be online this summer and fall
More flexibility coming this fall

An update on Peralta’s chancellor search
Board selects search firm, appoints committee to conduct process

“Tricked”
A Peralta trustee accused the Citizen newsroom of unethical practices. Her comments were incorrect and inappropriate

Board of Governors reviews Peralta’s stability, proposes strict timeline for improvement
Over 150 comments submitted to board in opposition of a special trustee appointment

Peralta Board of Trustees votes to accept resignation of Chancellor Stanback Stroud
Stanback Stroud placed on administrative leave; Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration Carla Walter to serve as acting chancellor

Peralta District Chancellor resigns abruptly, effective August 15
Stanback Stroud says she experienced “harassment” in letter to board

Peralta community responds to professor’s offensive emails
With investigation pending, community advocates for anti-racist action

Ongoing conversations about safety gain momentum at Peralta in wake of police brutality protests
District develops potential hybrid model reducing traditional law enforcement as petition to terminate contract with Alameda County Sheriff's Office circulates

Peralta Board of Trustees passes contract to update district technology
Proposal raises concerns, sparks debate from board

Formal announcement from Peralta outlines refund plan
Students should submit form to receive refunds for Excused Withdrawal

Peralta to give refunds, questions remain
Half of parking fees to be refunded, but 'enrollment fees' unclear

State chancellor’s office ‘expects’ colleges to give refunds, Peralta remains undecided
District is 'continuing to discuss'

Peralta FabLabs design reusable face shield for local hospitals
Shifting to plastic and rubber materials enables sanitization of PPE

Peralta employees say listserv restrictions created havoc, violate First Amendment
District cites vitriol and best practices

Peralta Colleges prototype and produce masks for local hospital
Laney and Alameda use fabrication labs to supply PPE

Peralta classes resume April 6, campuses remain closed
What students should know before Monday

Response to COVID-19 Confuses Students
District struggles to navigate 'uncharted territory'