FAQs

 
What is Community HigherEd?
CHE is a non-profit 501( c )(3) corporation with the mission to advance the purpose of Community Care College, Clary Sage College, and Oklahoma Technical College through active engagement, advocacy, fundraising, and stewardship.
 
I thought Community Care College, Clary Sage College, and Oklahoma Technical College were For Profit companies?
Founded in 1995 in Tulsa, Oklahoma; the college were for-profit but converted to non-profit status in 2015 in order to further achieve the goal of placing students first and less emphasis on a business financial model.
 
Why should I give my money?
State and county allocations only go to government technical schools, community college, and state universities, yet are not held to the same performance standards as private schools. Our college exceeds national standards and donations like yours are an investment in human betterment through quality education, which also increases property values, attracts jobs to the area, and improves commerce as graduates get better jobs and have more spending power.
 
Is my donation tax deductible?
Yes. Your thank you letter will include the wording specified by the IRS that will substantiate your gift as tax deductible.
 
How will my contribution be used?
Gifts to CHE may be made in any amount and designated for scholarships, capital improvements, and academic operations
 

FAQs

 
What is Community HigherEd?
CHE is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation with the mission to advance the purpose of Community Care College, Clary Sage College, and Oklahoma Technical College through active engagement, advocacy, fundraising, and stewardship.
 
I thought Community Care College, Clary Sage College, and Oklahoma Technical College were For-Profit companies?
Founded in 1995 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the colleges were for-profit but converted to non-profit status in 2015 in order to further achieve the goal of placing students first by putting less emphasis on a business financial model.
 
Why should I give my money?
State and county allocations only go to government technical schools, community colleges, and state universities, yet are not held to the same performance standards as private schools. Our college exceeds national standards. Donations like yours are an investment in human betterment through quality education, which also increases property values, attracts jobs to the area, and improves commerce as graduates get better jobs and have more spending power.
 
Is my donation tax deductible?
Yes. Your thank you letter will include the wording specified by the IRS that will substantiate your gift as tax deductible.
 
How will my contribution be used?
Gifts to CHE may be made in any amount and designated for scholarships, capital improvements, and academic operations.
 

Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day.
Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.

 

INFLUENCE AND LEADERSHIP

 
 

Dr. Raye Mahlberg

President


Dr. Raye Mahlberg has over 17 years of experience working higher education. She has a passion for helping students graduate and find success in their new careers. Dr. Raye has an MEd in Adult and Higher Education with an emphasis in Student Personnel Services from the University of Oklahoma and a PhD in Higher Education Leadership with an emphasis in Enrollment Management from Capella University. Dr. Raye served as the Campus Director at Clary Sage College for 6 years prior to becoming President of Community HigherEd. Prior to which Raye served as an Apartment Community Director and Special Programs and Marketing Coordinator at the University of Tulsa, and a Resident Director at Texas A&M Kingsville.

 

“WE RISE BY LIFTING OTHERS”

~ ROBERT INGERSOLL

 

GETTING TO KNOW US

 
 
Gender: 92% female at Community Care College, 87% female at Clary Sage College, and 90% male at Oklahoma Technical College
 
Career Services maintains a relationship with 4,339 employers
 
79.65% of students graduate (versus 46% in the public sect)
 
86.72% of students acquire gainful employment
 
 
Although most students are from Oklahoma, the college has current students in 11 other states
 
The college serves approximately 1,500 students per year
 
More than 50% of our students are the first to go to college in their family
 
Accessible: Day, evening, and online course offerings
 
 
The average age of the student population is 28 years
 
Native Americans make up 17% of Community Care College’s students
 
Over 40 certificates and degrees offered in job-ready fields of study
 
5,350 volunteer hours donated by staff and students benefiting the community
 
 
Default Rates: National average default rate is 11.3%. Oklahoma’s average default rate is 12.5% (state, private, public colleges and universities). Default Rates are an important measure calculated by the United States Department of Education that the general public can use as one tool to evaluate a college’s success. The rates mean that students learned the skills necessary to gain employment that pays well in order for student loan debt to be paid.

 
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