1955
Founding Vision
CAB began and was originally known as the Charities Committee. Students were assigned to work on community service projects.
1968
Re-organized under AS
CAB became a recognized Associated Students Board known as the Community Aid Board.
1970
Rise in importance
CAB changed its name to the current Community Affairs Board and became the largest board of the AS Legislative Council.
2000 and beyond
Where are we now?
Campus programs which began in CAB are now independent organizations such as CalPIRG, La Escuelita, and CAB Foundation. CAB is now a full-service “Volunteer Action Center” for UCSB students, faculty, staff, and the community. We are the largest student run community service organization west of the Mississippi!