College of Alameda
Higher EducationCalifornia, United States201-500 Employees
College of Alameda is a small community college located in Alameda, California, and is part of the Peralta Community College District. It offers more than 50 degrees and certificates across academic and vocational fields, with pathways to four-year colleges, workforce preparation, and skills development. The college emphasizes student support and serves a diverse mix of learners from Alameda, Oakland, the broader Bay Area, and international students from more than 50 countries. Most classes are taught on a 62-acre main campus in Alameda, with an Aviation Maintenance satellite campus near Oakland International Airport, and it also offers online and distance education options. In 2024, Tammeil Y. Gilkerson was named president of the College of Alameda. The announcement reflects leadership changes within the Peralta Community College District.