Mission and History – Community Affairs Board

Our Mission

The AS/UCSB Community Affairs Board (CAB), UCSB’s Volunteer Action Center, is dedicated to enhancing the educational experience of all UCSB Students by providing information and easy access to community service work. Through a wide range of projects and community programs, CAB seeks to augment classroom experiences, create opportunities for career exploration, connect UCSB to the community in a meaningful way, and promote the ethics of public service.

History

1955

CAB began and was originally known as the Charities Committee. Students were assigned to work on community service projects.

1968

CAB became a recognized Associate Students Board known as The Community Aid Board.

1970

CAB changed its name to the current Community Affairs Board and became the largest board of the AS Legislative Council.

Today

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!