COA 09-11 Catalog - Peralta Colleges

President’s MessagePRESIDENT’S MESSAGEOn behalf of the faculty, staff, and administration, it is with great honorand pleasure that I welcome you to College of Alameda. The entirecollege team is here to support you in your academic pursuits andensure that your experience at College of Alameda offers you the criticallife skills and tools to be successful in all your future endeavors.Since 1970, College of Alameda has been offering the communityexceptional programs, courses, and services. Today, we continue toserve as a comprehensive community college preparing you for successin the more complex world of living in the 21st century. We meet thesechallenges by offering courses in three areas of focus: career technicaleducation, transfer preparation with Associate of Arts degree options,and personal enrichment.There are many reasons why you may have chosen to attend Collegeof Alameda. Some of you plan to transfer to a university or wantto develop foundational skills necessary to enter a field of yourchoice. Others may want to acquire technical skills for entrance andadvancement in your area of employment or be here to gain educationalenrichment. Whatever your needs are, you are at the right place because at College of Alameda, there is acourse or program to meet everyone’s needs. Here you will find highly qualified and talented faculty, staffand administration who are committed to providing you with excellent preparation in all of these areas.One of the many highlights of our beautiful campus is our highly diverse student body, who come togetherfrom all over the world. Between our staff and your peers, you will find acceptance and camaraderie. AtCollege of Alameda, we function as a family supporting one another as we learn and grow together.It is for all of these reasons we are pleased that you have chosen College of Alameda and trust us with youreducational preparation as you pursue your goals. I am confident that your educational experience herewill be a positive, satisfying and enriching journey.Sincerely,George Herring, Ed.D.President