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    Office of Instruction

    Office of Instruction

    As an accredited California community college, we are committed to delivering high-quality education that empowers students to reach their academic and career aspirations. The Office of Instruction supports a diverse range of programs tailored to meet the educational needs of the East Bay Area and beyond. From career training to transfer pathways, our mission is to provide innovative and inclusive learning opportunities that prepare students for success in an ever-changing world.

    Department Chairs

    The Department Chairs play a crucial role in leading Laney College’s academic departments, ensuring high-quality programs, supporting faculty, and serving the needs of our students.

    Regular meetings provide a platform for collaboration and discussion on academic priorities, resources, and planning.

    Contact Info

    Vice President of Instruction
    Rebecca Opsata Ph.D, T-701
    (510) 464-3213
    ropsata@peralta.edu

    Executive Assistant, Vice President of Instruction
    Karen Tellegen, T-703
    (510) 986-6908
    ktellegen@peralta.edu

    Instructional Division Offices

    Math Science Engineering icon Division of Math & Sciences

    Dean of Instruction: Inger Stark, Ph.D. (T-707)
    Contact: (510) 464-3224, istark@peralta.edu

    Staff Assistant: Jane Decru (T-709)
    Contact: (510) 464-3565, jdecru@peralta.edu

    Liberal Arts icon Division of Liberal Arts

    Dean of Instruction: Elizabeth (Beth) Maher (T-714)
    Contact: (510) 464-3221 or (904) 990-3364, emaher@peralta.edu

    Staff Assistant: Anh Nguyen (T-712)
    Contact: (510) 464-3222, atnguyen@peralta.edu

    Humanities icon Division of Humanities, Social Sciences, & Library

    Dean of Instruction: Tarek ElJarrari (T-710)
    Contact: (510) 464-3168, teljarrari@peralta.edu

    Staff Assistant: Alma Gomez, (T-708)
    Contact: (510) 464-3250, almagomez@peralta.edu

    CTE icon Division of Career & Technical Education

    Dean of Instruction: Alejandria Tomas (T-713)
    Contact: (510) 464–3218, atomas@peralta.edu

    Staff Assistant: Crystal Baasanjar (T-752)
    Contact: bbaasanjav@peralta.edu

    Senior Staff Services Specialist: Fang (Alisa) Huang (T-711)
    Contact: (510) 464-3246, fhuang@peralta.edu

    Kinesiology icon Division of Kinesiology, Athletics, Health Education & Counseling

    Dean: VPSS Lily Espinoza
    Contact: (510) 464-3294, lespinoza@peralta.edu

    Staff Assistant: Alma Gomez, (T-708)
    Contact: (510) 464-3250, almagomez@peralta.edu