PCCD Distance Education Committee

This page contains historical and current information about the PCCD Distance Education Committee, which is part of the district’s Planning and Budget Integration Model.

Distance Education Committee Charge

The Online Education and Student Services Subcommittee will develop and make recommendations regarding policies, processes, and resources that support effective, innovative, and equitable online and hybrid education at PCCD. Specifically, the Committee focuses on:

• Supporting excellence in online and hybrid teaching
• Expanding support services that help students achieve their goals
• Reducing education gaps in student achievement
• Ensuring that all PCCD online and hybrid classes meet federal, state, and accreditation standards, follow all relevant district policies & procedures, and adhere to Collective Bargaining Agreement requirements
• Coordinating and organizing efforts and training to provide accessible distance education by faculty and staff in meeting federal and state accessibility standards.

The committee works in collaboration with the local college Distance/Online Education Committees, District Academic Senate, and the Peralta Federation of Teachers to make recommendations to the District Technology Committee, and/or to other entities as requested.

2026-2027 Distance Education Committee Membership

• Berkeley City College – Mary Clarke-Miller & Christopher Bernard
• College of Alameda – Johanna Carranza
• Laney College – Judy Wong & Christina Gifford
• Merritt College – Monica Ambalal
• District Office – Laurie Allen-Requa

• Berkeley City College – Mary Clarke-Miller & Christopher Bernard
• College of Alameda – Vacant
• Laney College – Judy Wong & Christina Gifford
• Merritt College – Does not have POCR Leads