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Counseling

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Counseling’s primary goal is to provide academic support services necessary for students to succeed at the College of Alameda. Counselors are an integral part of the education process, recognizing the needs of each student with whom they come into contact. Counselors provide current and valid information, using many resources, so that students are prepared to investigate alternatives, establish priorities, and develop an Educational Plan.

 

 

 Appointments   Quick Question 
  • Developing a Student Education Plan
  • Degree Petitions
  • Financial Aid Appeals
  • Major Exploration
  • Probation/Dismissal Hold
  • Transcript Evaluation
  • Degree/Transfer Requirements
  • Progress check
  • Academic Advice
  • Excess Units
  • General Questions (i.e. program/transfer information)
  • Prerequisite Clearance
  • English, ESOL, math placement
  • New student process
  • College policy and procedures

Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Contact Information

(510) 748-5207

Alisi Ika
aika@peralta.edu

In addition to telephone and online appointments, the Counseling Department also offers in-person counseling appointments. To schedule a counseling appointment by phone, please call our CoA Counseling Department (510) 748-5207.

You can also request an appointment by emailing Alisi Ika at aika@peralta.edu.
In your email, please include:

  • Your full name
  • Peralta Student ID number
  • Callback phone number
  • Major
  • A brief reason for your appointment

For same-day appointment availability and scheduling a counseling appointment by phone, please call our CoA Counseling Department (510) 748-5207.

If you are affiliated with EOPS, CARE, CalWORKs, Next-Up, Salaam, Veterans, Promise, Umoja, C2C, MESA, or another specialized program, please contact that program directly for counseling support.

Umoja
Umoja serves as a critical resource for enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African, African American and other students.
EOPS, CARE, CalWORKs, Next UP, and SALAAM Programs

Programs designed to support the success of students with challenges

Veteran's Resource Center

Receive academic counseling, certification for services, and more

College Promise

The College of Alameda Promise Program provides free tuition for a year for eligible first-time students

Student Accessibility Services

Student Accessibility Services (SAS) helps meet the unique educational needs of enrolled COA students with documented disabilities.

MESA

MESA offers academic support and career exploration to qualifying students who are pursuing degrees in mathematics, engineering, science, and technology

Counseling Staff

Dr. Shalamon Duke
Dean of Special Programs & Grants
E: sduke@peralta.edu
P: (510) 257-1217
(510) 920-9756
Betty Frias, M.S.
General Counselor/Professor
E: BFrias@peralta.edu
P: (510) 920-9210
Bilingual Spanish
Jamar Mears, M.A.
Veteran’s Counselor/Professor
E: JMears@peralta.edu
P: (510) 920-9315
Julie Saechao, M.S.
General Counselor/Professor
E: JSaechao@peralta.edu
P: (510) 629-1310
Maha Elaidy, M.S.
General Counselor/Professor
E: MElaidy@peralta.edu
P: (510) 698-2292
Cynthia Lopez, M.A.
Dual Enrollment/General Counselor
E: CLopez@peralta.edu
P: (510) 956-4931
Cynthia Haro, M.S.
Co-Chair of Counseling Department/College Promise/High School Transition Counselor/Professor
E: CHaro@peralta.edu
P: (510) 543-2687
Bilingual Spanish
Vivian Virkilla, M.A.
Co-Chair of Counseling Department/Transfer/General Counselor/Professor
E: VVirkilla@peralta.edu
P: (510) 257-1597
Danna Chavez Baquero
Transfer/General Counselor
E: dannachavez@peralta.edu
P: 510-748-2207
Hector Corrales
General Counselor
E: hcorrales@peralta.edu
P: 510-748-2207