College of Alameda Employee Directory
Higher EducationCalifornia, United States1001-5000 Employees
ABOUT COLLEGE OF ALAMEDA College of Alameda (CoA) is a small, friendly community college noted for the excellence of its academic, vocational, and student support programs. Situated on a beautiful park-like campus on the island city of Alameda, the College offers the quiet of a suburban setting, just minutes from downtown Oakland. We welcome students of all ages and backgrounds, who hail from over 50 countries, the city of Alameda, Oakland, and the greater San Francisco Bay Area. College of Alameda’s academic programs enable students to transfer to four-year colleges and universities, earn over 50 degrees and certificates in academic and occupational fields, prepare for positions in the workforce, improve basic learning skills, and expand their general knowledge. For over 40 years, College of Alameda’s faculty and staff have encouraged students to believe in themselves and reach their highest potential. We strive to provide our students with educational experiences that challenge their thinking, empower them to stretch beyond their wildest dreams, and prepare them to enter the 21st-century global marketplace. Most classes are held on the College’s main 62-acre campus in Alameda. Our satellite campus housing the Aviation Maintenance programs is located on a 2.5-acre site adjacent to the Oakland International Airport’s North Field. The College’s science building is located at 860 Atlantic Avenue, one block to the east of the main campus. The College also offers online and distance education courses, available to students worldwide. College of Alameda is one of four colleges in the Peralta Community College District (PCCD).