Chesapeake College, founded in 1965 as Maryland’s first regional community college, was developed to serve the needs of the upper and middle Eastern Shore. More than a quarter-century after its founding, the College continues to respond to the growing needs of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot counties, which compose its service area. Chesapeake College's core commitment is to prepare students from diverse communities to excel in further education and employment in a global society.