History, Mission & Vision

College History

Chabot College serves the communities of Hayward, Union City, San Leandro, Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, Cherryland, Ashland, and Fairview. Chabot College was the first college of two colleges founded by the South County Community College District. The college district, now known as the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District, is the governing body for Chabot and its sister campus in Livermore, Las Positas. Chabot College opened for classes in September 1961 on a temporary site in San Leandro. In 1965 the college moved to its present place on Hesperian Boulevard in the Mt. Eden neighborhood located within the City of Hayward.

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The Friends of Chabot College Foundation Mission Statement

The Friends of Chabot College foundation advances the interests and promotes the welfare of Chabot College and its students by building strong partnerships with donors, alumni, and friends. We ensure resources for students and the community in order to empower them both locally and globally.

The Friends of Chabot College Foundation Vision Statement

Through strategic investment and stewardship of resources, we strive for long-term success and sustainability of Chabot College as a leading institution of higher learning.

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College Mission

Chabot College is a dynamic, student-centered community college that serves the educational, career, job skill, and personal development needs of our community. We provide culturally responsive, revitalizing, and sustaining learning and support services driven by a goal of equity. Building upon students’ strengths and voices, we empower students to achieve their goals and lead us towards an equitable and sustainable world.

College Vision

Chabot College empowers students to reach their academic and career goals and to lead in sustainability, innovation, and equity in their communities and the world.