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The Citizen

Peralta Community College District's only student-run publication.

The Citizen

A neon sign on the Laney College Tower building lights up at dusk. The Tower houses the offices of administrators, counselors, and other Laney employees.

Besikof Leaves Laney

The college president began a sudden "mutual" administrative leave today, days after Peralta trustees voted unanimously for his non-renewal.
Desmond Meagley, Editor in Chief March 19, 2025
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.
(Photo by Li Khan/The Citizen)

PCCD to hold hearing on proposed layoffs

68 positions could be eliminated including administrative, classified, and more
Rachel Venable, Staff Writer February 10, 2025
The proposal includes the elimination of 44 positions that are currently staffed.
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