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Peralta Bond Project Outreach Program

12 June 2020

The Peralta Community College District is sincerely thankful for the generosity and support of the citizens of Alameda County. We are actively building the new Peralta our community deserves.

In fulfilling this vision for a new Peralta, the district is committed to making sure the process has a direct, positive impact on the community and economy. It is district policy to work towards at least 25% small local business participation in capital improvement projects.

To achieve this goal, the district held a community outreach forum sponsored by AECOM (the company helping manage district bond projects). Emails were sent to hundreds of vendors and the event was publicized on social media along with advertisements in six local newspapers

More than 120 people attended representing businesses interested in working on the bond project. This is the first of several such events; the district will continue to reach out to local community vendors, providing them the training and tools to bid be a part of this tremendous opportunity.

After an initial presentation by AECOM describing some of the upcoming projects, there was an extensive question and answer period that allowed panelists to answer over 75 questions during the workshop. Attendees voluntarily answered online survey to provide crucial information about their firms. The feedback provided will allow for data collections on firms’ ownership ethnicity, business experience, and interest in technical assistance support related to the bond program.

A new Auto and Diesel Technology building at College of Alameda, a replacement for the Horticulture building at Merritt College, Berkeley City College expanding into a new, additional building, a new Library Learning Resource Center at Laney College: these are just some of the many projects in various stages of planning. There are opportunities to provide architectural services, civil/structural engineering, records management and inspection, surveying, information technology, landscape architecture, hazardous materials disposal and more.

Go to Build.Peralta.edu to catch a glimpse of the exciting future and to find out how we can help make it a reality together.

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David Lee Completes Transformational Leadership Program

14 August 2019

The Association of California Community College Administrators (ACCCA) has announced that Dr. David Lee, Director of the Laney College APASS Program has successfully completed training in the 2019 Administration 201: Transformational Leadership Program. The program provides leadership skills development in an Academy setting and focuses on change management and core leadership skills. 

“ACCCA develops training programs to help build administrative acumen within a system tasked with meeting the needs of over 2 million students,” said Susan Bray, ACCCA Executive Director. “David demonstrates exceptional skill for collaboration within our industry. His ultimate success as a professional will help the system meet its student success goals.”

The Admin 201 program was launched in 2010 to help train the next generation of leaders in the California community colleges. Candidates for the Admin 201 program are vetted for their potential for future system leadership, and are selected from a pool of statewide applicants. 

About ACCCA: The Association was formed as a non-profit in 1976 to represent the interests of the administrators and managers of the largest system of higher education in the world. ACCCA develops and supports current and future California community administrators through professional development, networking, and advocacy. 

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College Notes: Black History Month highlighted at Peralta Colleges

20 February 2018

A detail is shown from one of the African American Quilt Guild of Oakland's handmade quilts that will be on display at Laney College throughout February in honor of Black History Month. A detail is shown from one of the African American Quilt Guild of Oakland’s handmade quilts that will be on display at Laney College throughout February in honor of Black History Month.

 

Midwinter is usually a time for hunkering down. Not so at our local community colleges, where February is one of the busiest months of the year.

 

There are a plethora of events at Berkeley City College, College of Alameda, Laney College and Merritt College this month in commemoration of Black History Month. To read more about them, check out the latest College Notes article in the East Bay Times : link

 

If you have a story you would like me to feature in the column, please email jheyman@peralta.edu.

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Peralta News: Laney Journalism

1 February 2018


The Journalism Department at Laney College offers practical newspaper experience and academic preparation for students preparing to transfer to four-year institutions.  Emphasis is placed on new technologies and preparation for media jobs in a computer-oriented society.  Additional areas of study include journalism history, ethics, law, and the role of the press in our society.
 
For more information on the Journalism Department or the official award-winning student newspaper of Laney College, ‘Laney Tower’ please visit:
 

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Get Help Enrolling at Super Saturdays : January 20 & 27

16 January 2018

Super Saturdays
January 20 & 27, 9am – 1pm

Admissions, orientation, assessment, counseling, financial aid, and the cashier’s office will be available at all four campuses to provide personal assistance with Spring admissions and enrollment.

Prepare for Saturday

 

In order to complete all of the necessary steps within a Super Saturday, it is recommended that you review the Application & Enrollment Steps webpage and complete the OpenCCC/CCCApply online application (Step 1) at least 24 hours before attending. This way your Student ID will be ready and you can get started on the next steps upon arrival!

OpenCCC/CCCApply Online Application Assistance:

Please arrive early in the day if you would like assistance with the online application (Step 1). You will need an email address (gmail and yahoo are popular services), accurate date of birth, dates of previous high school/college enrollment, and social security number (required only if applying for financial aid) to apply.

Orientation, Assessment, Counseling:

Bring a valid ID (Driver’s license, passport, state-issued ID, student ID card) and any high school (within 10 years) or college transcripts you would like to be used for placement or development of your educational plan with your counselor. Unofficial or official transcripts are both accepted, however, official transcripts are recommended so that they can be kept in our database. You may also bring assessment test results from another instution from within the last three years.
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Kaiser is launching the 1st class of Peralta Corporate Scholars

5 January 2018

Located at Laney College in rooms F-204 and F-205, there are workshops coming up as part of the Peralta Corporate Scholars Program.

See the flyer here for more info

Workshop dates are
1/5/18
1/12/18
1/19/18
1/26/18
2/2/18
2/9/18
2/16/18
 
All workshops are from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and lunch will be served.
  
Peralta Corporate Scholars derived from the Work Force Development and Continuing Education department (WDCE) in partnership with Kaiser Permanente to provide a robust job training program for students looking to build their professional skills. Thirty students will participate in a comprehensive work training program that could lead to 10 students being selected for an 8-week paid internship opportunity at Kaiser Permanente in the Oakland area beginning June 2018. The program begins Friday, June 8th and includes students from all four colleges.
 
BACKGROUND DATA: Felicia Duncan, Program Manager for KP Launch, reached out to WDCE to offer intern positions for students that would provide non-clinical opportunities in the field of health. The goal is to build and sustain a diverse, culturally competent workforce for the future.  Providing students a chance to learn from inspiring administrative health professionals and leaders will support them in building a valuable professional network. Students also gain practical skills and work experiences by focusing on projects that matter.
 
The vision for KP Launch is to positively impact the lives of young adults from backgrounds that are currently underrepresented in healthcare careers, and build a pipeline of diverse talent that will become future leaders in health care. The KP Launch program:
 
·        Introduces underrepresented and low-income student interns to careers in health professions.
 
·        Provides opportunities for interns to develop and foster professional and community leadership skills in a supportive environment.
 
·        Helps interns to obtain practical job skills and experiences that will help them successfully pursue employment in the health professions.
 
·        Encourages interns that face significant barriers in pursuing higher education and career development.

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Free Leadership Conference at Laney College

18 October 2017

"Knowledge is Power:" Free Leadership Conference

Peralta Community College District in Partnership with Civic Pride Hosts Free Leadership Conference

What: “Knowledge is Power” free leadership conference. Attendees can learn about STEM, Internships, Colleges & Universities, Careers, Trades, Leadership Development, Financial Tools & Scholarships, Community Service and more.

Who: Peralta Community College District in partnership with Civic Pride.

When/Where: The event will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2017 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Theater at Laney College, 900 Fallon Street, Oakland 94607

Event Schedule:

8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Continental Breakfast*, Interactive Panels, Engaging

Speakers

11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Lunch* and College, Career & Community

Resource Fair

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Exciting Youth Showcase, Youth Leadership Awards, Essay Contest Prizes, and Raffle.

*Breakfast and lunch requires pre-registration by 10/16/17 at www.civicpride.net

Event only registration begins 10/17/17 also at www.civicpride.net

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Peralta Night with Laney College Football

21 September 2017

Come cheer Laney “Peralta” football against Contra Costa College the last institution where President Gilkerson was a VP.  We want to compensate Contra Costa with a Laney win.  We plan to recognize some of our employees.  We want to make it a real Peralta Family night.  Please come and cheer your students on to victory!

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Flex Day Address By Chancellor Laguerre and Video of the Morning’s Presentations

25 January 2016

JCL Flex Day Spring 16On Wednesday, January 20, 2016, Chancellor Jowel C. Laguerre, Ph.D., delivered his second Flex Day address at Laney College. You can read the Chancellor’s address here: Chancellor Laguerre Flex Day Spring 2016 Address.

You can watch a video of the morning presentations, from opening remarks by Oakland City Council President Lynette Gibson McElhaney, to our shared governance leadership, and from the Chancellor’s address and an inspiring student perspective from Earl Taylor, to the keynote by Gaeir Dietrich of the State Chancellor’s Office. The video is here:  http://bit.ly/PCCDFlexSpring16  and the Chancellor’s address begins at about 1:16:00.

Miriam Zamora-Kantor, Peralta’s Staff Development Officer, did a splendid job putting together this semester’s program and MCing the event. You can view the day’s agenda here: Flex Day Agenda Jan 2016

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Laney Student Jiayan Lu Awarded the John & Deborah Tunis Scholarship

5 June 2014

Jiayan Lu

This $500 scholarship is available to support female and/or minority students who demonstrate financial need, outstanding academic achievement, and an interest in pursuing their career and degree in one of three categories: math/science including the health sciences, business/industry, or vocational education. Additional criteria include the applicant’s volunteer and community service activities and achievements.

Jiayan is an immigrant from China and she is the first in her family to attend college.  She a Business major and has already been accepted to UC Davis, CSU East Bay and San Jose State University, and more.  Jiayan works as a Peer Advisory for EOPS, assisting students who are challenged by language, socioeconomic, and educational disadvantages.

Jiayan’s accomplishments stem from hard lessons she had to learn that resulted from several unfortunate circumstances in her personal life.  She is a full time student while working part time.  After her father’s accident, her life turned upside down.  Her mother had to quit her job to take care of him. Jiayan, had to work because she is now the only breadwinner in her family. Instead of feeling defeated, she believes that her struggles can also be the source of her strength, motivating her to become more mature, patient, confident and strong

Jiayan’s dream is to work at a non-profit organization and contribute to communities by exploring and solving economic problems.  She said that college is the first step toward fulfilling her lifelong dream.  In addition to school and work, she volunteers at the Korean United Methodist Church, organizing and distributing food to low income people in Oakland.  She understands the needs of the people she works with because she can identify with them. This is why she is eager to help.

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