Community Care College

Community Care College
Established 1995 (1995)
President Dr. Kevin Kirk
Location Tulsa, OK, USA
Campus Suburban
Website www.communitycarecollege.edu

Community Care College is a nonprofit [1]private career college in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States. The college is the main campus to two branch campuses, Clary Sage College and Oklahoma Technical College. Founded by Teresa Knox in 1995 under the name "Dental Directions: The School of Dental Assisting," the college eventually expanded its curriculum to include dozens of career oriented programs. The college is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and licensed by the Oklahoma Board of Private Vocational Schools (OBPVS).[2]

46 diploma and degree programs [3]at the college have earned approvals by the Oklahoma Board of Private Vocational Schools (OBPVS), Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, Department of Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Workforce Oklahoma, Veteran’s Administration, The Accrediting Bureau of Heath Education Schools (ABHES) and the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).[4] Its current president is Dr. Kevin Kirk.[5]

History

In 1995, Teresa Knox founded “Dental Directions: The School of Dental Assisting” with $750. During its first year of business, Dental Directions graduated twelve students.[6] In 1996, the college initiated application for accreditation with the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). By mid-1998, more than 300 students had graduated from the Dental Assisting program. After this initial success, Dental Directions, Inc. began doing business under the name Community Care College (CCC), and ABHES accreditation was granted.

In 2003, the college moved to its current location at 4242 S. Sheridan Road after purchasing the building from QuikTrip.[7]

In 2004, CCC began offering Associate of Applied Science degrees. In 2006, it began its expansion into a multi-campus college, starting with the establishment and construction of Clary Sage College (CSC). CSC was developed to provide an advanced education in the field of cosmetology, operating simultaneously as a cosmetology college and functioning spa so students could practice their skills in a professional [8] In 2010 the college expanded to include programs in Fashion and Interior Design.

The success of Clary Sage College led to a decision to establish Oklahoma Technical College (OTC), offering programs in automotive and diesel technology, welding, barbering, and heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration. OTC opened in 2009.[9]

2015 marks the 20th anniversary of Tulsa, Oklahoma based Community Care College. Founded by Teresa Knox in 1995, the college has two branch campuses, Clary Sage College and Oklahoma Technical College, offering a total of 45 accredited diploma or associate degree programs in high-demand career fields such as health care, business, cosmetology, veterinary, welding, automotive, and many others. The colleges are state licensed by the Oklahoma Board of Private Vocational Schools and accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS.)

The colleges operated under a for-profit corporation for 20 years, and on June 30th, the assets of the colleges were acquired by a newly formed 501(c)(3) public charity, Community HigherEd.

Career colleges play a critical role in the nation’s economic growth and development. With the U.S. ranking 14th in people between the ages of 25-34 with a college degree, career-focused training of specialized skills will continue being instrumental in improving that metric so that the country improves international standing.

Although tax status with the IRS has changed, Ms. Knox states that the company currently operates similar to a non-profit on many counts: it is socially wired, has a transparent culture, and is committed to being a contributing force to the community. The college wants to continue being evaluated, as all higher education institutions should be, on student outcomes….graduation rates, job placement rates, and student loan default rates.

“‘For Profit’ is periphery to our primary mission and purpose and minimizes our long-term goal,” states CEO Teresa Knox, “Our strategy is to increase the number and amount of scholarships offered to students in order to reduce student loan debt and expand educational and career opportunities to those that need it most.” [10]

Programs and accreditation

Accrediting Body Program
Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) Accounting Specialist, Business Administration, Dental Assisting, Early Childhood Education, Fitness and Health Trainer, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Pharmacy Technology, Surgical Technology and Veterinary Assisting. (All offered in Associates of Occupational Science and Diploma programs)
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) Medical Assisting
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) Surgical Technology

Campus

In 2003, Community Care College moved its campus to the current location at 4242 S Sheridan Rd Tulsa, OK. This building was previously known as the QuikTrip building.[11]

Notable administration and staff

References

  1. ↑ http://www.tulsaworld.com/business/community-care-college-converting-to-a-nonprofit-college/article_343be3bf-8a3b-5975-91df-9d89742664e2.html
  2. ↑ Gallagher, Sarah. "Community Care College Achieves ACICS Accreditation", PRLOG, Tulsa, 31 December 2009. Retrieved on 23 March 2012.
  3. ↑ http://www.tulsaworld.com/business/community-care-college-converting-to-a-nonprofit-college/article_343be3bf-8a3b-5975-91df-9d89742664e2.html
  4. ↑ "Employee Manual 2012", Community Care College, Tulsa, 1 January 2012.
  5. ↑ Hentz, Cheryl. "Meeting Today's Challenges by Caring and Following the Golden Rule with Kevin Kirk, Community Care College",p.35. Career Education Review, Wisconsin, February 2012.
  6. ↑ Winslow, Laurie. "Community Care College CEO let 'gut, intuition' lead the way", Tulsa World, Tulsa, 1 April 2012. Retrieved on 12 April 2012.
  7. ↑ Laurie Winslow (July 11, 2003). "QuikTrip Sells Former Office to School". Tulsa World.
  8. ↑ Winslow, Laurie. "5 Questions with Teresa Knox", Tulsa World, Tulsa, 19 September 2008. Retrieved on 27 March 2012.
  9. ↑ Banuelos, Rebecca. "Oklahoma Technical College Opens Campus Store", Press Release, Tulsa, 30 April 2009. Retrieved on 09 January 2013.
  10. ↑ http://www.tulsaworld.com/business/community-care-college-converting-to-a-nonprofit-college/article_343be3bf-8a3b-5975-91df-9d89742664e2.html
  11. ↑ Hentz, Cheryl. "Meeting Today's Challenges by Caring and Following the Golden Rule with Kevin Kirk, Community Care College",p.33. Career Education Review, Wisconsin, February 2012.

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