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

 
 

Bryan Day

President

Bryan Day is the new President of Community HigherEd Institute (CHEI) which includes Community Care College, Clary Sage College and Oklahoma Technical College.

Mr. Day served as the Chief Executive Officer for 17 years at Oklahoma’s largest inpatient / outpatient addiction / behavioral health treatment center. His leadership provided documented competencies to expand services, revenue and the number of employees by 300% during his tenure while successfully maintaining stringent accreditations through the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (ODMHSAS), Joint Commission (JCAHO), and the Commission of Accredited Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Additionally, the organization developed and managed multi-million dollar contracts during his tenure with the Veterans Administration (VA), Native American tribes including the Cherokee Nation, and Muscogee Creek Nation, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and many others.

Mr. Day has developed and managed successful collaborative programs with higher education including the University of Oklahoma, and Oklahoma State University (OSU). These included the development of ACGME accredited Addiction Medicine Fellowships and residencies. He has developed and managed public / private community partnerships with both the City of Tulsa and State of Oklahoma designed to improve outcomes, public safety and reduce costs.

Mr. Day has served on multiple Boards, Governance Councils, and community based collaboration initiatives including serving as one of nine founding members of the Alliance of Mental Health Professionals Board of Directors; the Board of Directors of Oklahoma Substance Abuse Service Alliance as the Legislative Chair for the statewide membership; and as Past Chair of the Governance Council, A Way Home for Tulsa including service as the Continuum of Care representative and Tulsa Mayor appointee for the HUD Development Committee Tulsa.

Mr. Day has successfully led and completed multi-million dollar capital campaigns. Additionally, he has raised millions of charitable dollars through grant writing and fundraising events. Mr Day’s leadership history also encompasses over twenty years as the Chief Executive and proven, successful business owner in ‘for profit’ publishing and retail ventures in Oklahoma.

Since 1994, Bryan and his wife, Connie, have lived on the outskirts of Sapulpa, near Pretty Water Lake. They attend First Presbyterian Church in Sapulpa and enjoy traveling to beautiful places, antiquing, attending concerts, and giving back to the community through a wide variety of charities.

 

“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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