Chabot College
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Chabot College is a community college
located in Hayward, California
.
Community College District. The formation of a “junior college district” was approved by the voters on January 10, 1961, and the first board of trustees elected on April 18, 1961. Chabot College opened for classes on September 11, 1961, on a 7.5 acres (30,351.5 m²) temporary site in San Leandro with an enrollment of 1,163 students. The 94 acres (380,404.8 m²) Chabot College site on Hesperian Boulevard in Hayward opened for its first day of classes on September 20, 1965.
The college primarily serves residents of Alameda County in the East Bay area
, including the district communities of Hayward
, Castro Valley
, San Leandro
, San Lorenzo
and Union City
. In 1987 the Chabot College ultimate disc
team won the intercollegiate national championship.
system.
The college features six academic divisions: Applied Technology and Business, Language Arts, Math and Sciences, Physical Education and Health, the College of the Arts, and Social Sciences.. The Business program offers degrees in Business, Accounting, Retail Management, Business Management, Marketing and certificates in various areas, including Accounting, Health Care Management, Human Resources Assistant, Entrepreneurship, Real Estate, Marketing, Retailing, Management, etc.
. Chabot College is also accredited by the Council on Dental Education, American Dental Association
, the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation in collaboration with the American Hospital Health Information, Management Association and the America Medical Assisting Association. The program in nursing is accredited by the California Board of Registered Nursing. The college is approved by the California State Department of Education and is a member of the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges and the Community College League of California.
is an 18 watt radio station operated by the mass communications class at Chabot.
Chabot College's Television Studio was established when the College first opened in 1964. It was the 1st West Coast College Television Station with 5 On Campus Channels that allowed instructors to receive 5 independent cable TV feeds of programming from the studio. Lately, it became the Community Media Center for the East bay by taking over Public-access television
channels from Comcast
due to the DIVCA (Digital Infrastructure Video Communications Act). Which makes the Studio available to the communities as well as for Educational-access television
use. Local business and Individuals can now use the Leased access
High Definition Studios, with access to over 100,000 viewers and on line streaming as well as AT&T-U-viewers. Currently the Station runs KCTH 27 the Educational-access television channel, KCMC 28 and 29, also Channel 99 under Hayward on AT&T U-verse. It is growing in programming and equipment.
Community college
A community college is a type of educational institution. The term can have different meanings in different countries.-Australia:Community colleges carry on the tradition of adult education, which was established in Australia around mid 19th century when evening classes were held to help adults...
located in Hayward, California
Hayward, California
Hayward is a city located in the East Bay in Alameda County, California. With a population of 144,186, Hayward is the sixth largest city in the San Francisco Bay Area and the third largest in Alameda County. Hayward was ranked as the 37th most populous municipality in California. It is included in...
.
Campus
The campus has a 200-seat theatre, a 1,432-seat performing arts center, a full-size planetarium, four major athletic fields, an HD television studio, and an Olympic-class swimming pool.History
Chabot College was the first college opened by the Chabot-Las PositasLas Positas College
Las Positas College is a community college located in Livermore, California, United States, on . It began as an extension program of Chabot College in 1963, offering 24 classes and enrolling 810 students at three sites, including Livermore High School...
Community College District. The formation of a “junior college district” was approved by the voters on January 10, 1961, and the first board of trustees elected on April 18, 1961. Chabot College opened for classes on September 11, 1961, on a 7.5 acres (30,351.5 m²) temporary site in San Leandro with an enrollment of 1,163 students. The 94 acres (380,404.8 m²) Chabot College site on Hesperian Boulevard in Hayward opened for its first day of classes on September 20, 1965.
The college primarily serves residents of Alameda County in the East Bay area
East Bay (San Francisco Bay Area)
The East Bay is a commonly used, informal term for the lands on the eastern side of the San Francisco Bay, in the San Francisco Bay Area, in California, United States...
, including the district communities of Hayward
Hayward, California
Hayward is a city located in the East Bay in Alameda County, California. With a population of 144,186, Hayward is the sixth largest city in the San Francisco Bay Area and the third largest in Alameda County. Hayward was ranked as the 37th most populous municipality in California. It is included in...
, Castro Valley
Castro Valley, California
Castro Valley is a census-designated place in Alameda County, California, United States. As of the 2000 census, it is the fifth most populous unincorporated area in California, and the twenty-third in the United States...
, San Leandro
San Leandro, California
San Leandro is a city in Alameda County, California, United States. It is considered a suburb of Oakland and San Francisco. The population was 84,950 as of 2010 census. The climate of the city is mild throughout the year.-Geography and water resources:...
, San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo, California
San Lorenzo , also known as San Lorenzo Village is a census-designated place in Alameda County, California, United States. The population was 23,452 at the 2010 census.-Geography:...
and Union City
Union City, California
Union City is a city in Alameda County, California, United States. It was incorporated in 1959, combining the communities of Alvarado and Decoto. Alvarado was the original county seat of Alameda County, and the site of the first county courthouse is a California Historical Landmark . The city...
. In 1987 the Chabot College ultimate disc
Ultimate (sport)
Ultimate is a sport played with a 175 gram flying disc. The object of the game is to score points by passing the disc to a player in the opposing end zone, similar to an end zone in American football or rugby...
team won the intercollegiate national championship.
Academics
Chabot offers a curriculum of over 175 majors of study, awarding more than 100 associate degrees and certificates. Chabot is on a semester system, unlike Cal State East Bay, which is on a quarterAcademic term
An academic term is a division of an academic year, the time during which a school, college or university holds classes. These divisions may be called terms...
system.
The college features six academic divisions: Applied Technology and Business, Language Arts, Math and Sciences, Physical Education and Health, the College of the Arts, and Social Sciences.. The Business program offers degrees in Business, Accounting, Retail Management, Business Management, Marketing and certificates in various areas, including Accounting, Health Care Management, Human Resources Assistant, Entrepreneurship, Real Estate, Marketing, Retailing, Management, etc.
Campus Enrollment
Chabot has an enrollment of over 14,848 students. The following are preliminary statistics from the Spring 2011 enrollment:- Total Students: 14,848
- Women: 54%
- Men: 44%
- Not stated: 2%
- Race-Ethnicity:
- African American: 16%
- Asian American: 17%
- Filipino: 9%
- Latino: 29%
- Native American: 1%
- Pacific Islander: 3%
- White: 20%
- Other: 1%
- Not stated: 6%
- Number of Units:
- Full-time (12+ units): 31%
- Part-time (6 to 11.5 units): 35%
- Part-time (0.5 to 5.5 units): 34%
- Educational Goal:
- Transfer (with/without degree): 50%
- AA/AS degree: 11%
- Occupational certificate or job training: 13%
- Personal development: 6%
- Other or undecided: 20%
Accreditation
Chabot College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and CollegesWestern Association of Schools and Colleges
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges is one of six official academic bodies responsible for the accreditation of public and private universities, colleges, secondary and elementary schools in the United States and foreign institutions of American origin. The Western Association of...
. Chabot College is also accredited by the Council on Dental Education, American Dental Association
American Dental Association
The American Dental Association is an American professional association established in 1859 which has more than 155,000 members. Based in Chicago, the ADA is the world's largest and oldest national dental association and promotes good oral health to the public while representing the dental...
, the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation in collaboration with the American Hospital Health Information, Management Association and the America Medical Assisting Association. The program in nursing is accredited by the California Board of Registered Nursing. The college is approved by the California State Department of Education and is a member of the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges and the Community College League of California.
Educational paths
Chabot provides the following academic pathways:- Technical and career-vocational education programs
- Transfer education programs to four-year universities
- General education
- Basic skills instruction
- English as a second language programs
- Community and continuing Education programs
- Radio & Television Broadcasting
Notable alumni
- Deric BattisteDeric BattisteDeric Warren Battiste better known by his stage name DJ D-Wrek, is an American DJ, producer, actor and TV personality.-Early life:...
, DJ - Cliff BurtonCliff BurtonClifford Lee "Cliff" Burton was an American musician, best known as the bass guitarist for the American heavy metal band Metallica....
, bassist for the heavy metal band MetallicaMetallicaMetallica is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1981 when James Hetfield responded to an advertisement that drummer Lars Ulrich had posted in a local newspaper. The current line-up features long-time lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo ... - Lester ConnerLester ConnerLester Allen Conner is a former assistant coach for the NBA Indiana Pacers, and is a former American professional basketball player, who played for numerous NBA teams...
, basketball coach - Mark Davis, major league pitcher
- Tim Davis, football player
- Tom HanksTom HanksThomas Jeffrey "Tom" Hanks is an American actor, producer, writer, and director. Hanks worked in television and family-friendly comedies, gaining wide notice in 1988's Big, before achieving success as a dramatic actor in several notable roles, including Andrew Beckett in Philadelphia, the title...
, academy award winning actor - Bruce HendersonBruce HendersonBruce Doolin Henderson was the founder of the Boston Consulting Group . Henderson founded BCG in 1963 in Boston, Massachusetts.- Biography :...
, bestselling author - Steve JohnsonSteve Johnson (American football)-Buffalo Bills:Johnson was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft.His first reception came in Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals, and went for 8 yards. In Week 15, against the New York Jets, Johnson caught his first touchdown reception, a two-yard pass from J. P....
, wide receiver for the NFL's Buffalo BillsBuffalo BillsThe Buffalo Bills are a professional football team based in Buffalo, New York. They are currently members of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... - Brandon KolbBrandon KolbBrandon Charles Kolb is a former right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers in and . He attended Monte Vista High School in Danville, California...
, Major League Baseball pitcher - Aaron LedesmaAaron LedesmaAaron David Ledesma was a Major League Baseball infielder.-Playing career:Ledesma was drafted in the second round of the 1990 Major League Baseball Draft by the New York Mets. Prior to the 1996 season, he was traded by the Mets to the California Angels for Kevin Flora...
, major league infielder - Mike McRaeMike McRaeNot to be confused with the American actor Mike MacRaeMichael Keith McRae is a retired long jumper from the United States, who represented his native country at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. There he finished in eleventh place.McRae was TAC long jump champion in 1984...
, Olympic long jumper - Carl PottsCarl PottsCarl Potts is an American comic-book writer, artist, and editor best known for creating the series Alien Legion for the Marvel Comics imprint Epic Comics.-Early life:...
, comic book artist - Nate SchierholtzNate SchierholtzNathan John Schierholtz is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the San Francisco Giants. He bats left-handed and throws right-handed. Schierholtz commonly bats without batting gloves, one of the few Major Leaguers to do so...
, outfielder with the San Francisco GiantsSan Francisco GiantsThe San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
major league baseballMajor League BaseballMajor League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
team - Adrian Ward, football player
- Ned YostNed YostEdgar Frederick "Ned" Yost III is a former Major League Baseball catcher and current manager of the Kansas City Royals. He is the former manager of the Milwaukee Brewers.-Playing career:...
, former manager of the Milwaukee BrewersMilwaukee BrewersThe Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, currently playing in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
major league baseball team - Mike YoungMike Young (baseball)Michael Darren Young is a former outfielder and designated hitter in Major League Baseball. He played for the Baltimore Orioles for most of his major league career, but also played for the Philadelphia Phillies, Milwaukee Brewers, and Cleveland Indians. In 1990, he played in Japan for the...
, major league outfielder - [Bob Butler], News reporter
Radio station KCRH
KCRHKCRH
KCRH is a radio station in Hayward, California, serving the Bay Area, primarily the East Bay. The station is owned by Chabot College and operated by students in its Mass Communications department.- Station overview :...
is an 18 watt radio station operated by the mass communications class at Chabot.
Television station KCTH 27
KCTH 27Chabot College's Television Studio was established when the College first opened in 1964. It was the 1st West Coast College Television Station with 5 On Campus Channels that allowed instructors to receive 5 independent cable TV feeds of programming from the studio. Lately, it became the Community Media Center for the East bay by taking over Public-access television
Public-access television
Public-access television is a form of non-commercial mass media where ordinary people can create content television programming which is cablecast through cable TV specialty channels...
channels from Comcast
Comcast
Comcast Corporation is the largest cable operator, home Internet service provider, and fourth largest home telephone service provider in the United States, providing cable television, broadband Internet, and telephone service to both residential and commercial customers in 39 states and the...
due to the DIVCA (Digital Infrastructure Video Communications Act). Which makes the Studio available to the communities as well as for Educational-access television
Distance education
Distance education or distance learning is a field of education that focuses on teaching methods and technology with the aim of delivering teaching, often on an individual basis, to students who are not physically present in a traditional educational setting such as a classroom...
use. Local business and Individuals can now use the Leased access
Leased access
Leased access is airtime that the Federal Communications Commission mandates must be provided by cable operators for use by independent cable programmers and producers who are not owned by the operators...
High Definition Studios, with access to over 100,000 viewers and on line streaming as well as AT&T-U-viewers. Currently the Station runs KCTH 27 the Educational-access television channel, KCMC 28 and 29, also Channel 99 under Hayward on AT&T U-verse. It is growing in programming and equipment.