By Donna Beth Weilenman
Dr. Jowel C. Laguerre is leaving Solano Community College to become chancellor of the Peralta Community College District, Yashica J. Crawford, SCC chief of staff, said.
Laguerre will be succeeded by Stan Arterberry, chancellor emeritus of WestValley Mission Community College District, as interim SCC superintendent-president, Crawford said.
The Board of Trustees of Peralta, a northern Alameda County college district, unanimously approved a three-year contract June 23 with Laguerre, who will be paid a base annual salary of $305,000 starting Wednesday.