College
Local Career College Converts to Non-Profit
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,…
Read MoreFraternities & Sororities are Irrelevant
Groups often form in higher education around interests students have in common….health-nuts, jocks, preps, brainiacs, gamers, musicians, and even parents are naturally drawn together because they have commonality. That’s cool. It’s human nature. A Look Back… Fraternities and sororities, called societies, were originally formed for social and literary purposes and held regular meetings in which members…
Read MoreCulture Connection
Business success depends on a healthy corporate culture. Whether you agree or not, culture outranks strategy in order of importance when we are measuring the bottom line. So how does your team rank in the three critical factors: substance, strength, and adaptability? A happy (and emotionally strong) team is a profitable team. Stop fooling…
Read MoreCaught on Fire
Recently, I was interviewed by a higher education publication about our plans for and the purpose of Headcrack, our website offering free online courses. Our purpose, although less formidable, is no different than the mission of our three colleges…to provide students with the knowledge required for successful employment. Workforce development. But going a little deeper;…
Read MoreCollege Student Value Proposition
Editor at Large of the Chronicle of Higher Education, Jeffrey Selingo, suggests in his recent article, “Colleges Must Prepare for a Buyer’s Market,” several questions that parents and potential students should (will?) be asking when shopping for college, from…”What is the return on investment?” to “How tech-savvy is the institution?” Because of the endless number of substitutes…
Read MoreThe Root of Core Values
Clear and agreed-upon core values provide guidelines for decision-making, conflict resolution, team engagement, and individual behavior. The origin of our values resonates with the personal values of every single team member and they support the over-arching purpose (mission) of the company Have you ever thought about working for our company or doing business with us? …
Read MoreCuts for Kids
Clary Sage College and Oklahoma Technical College will provide area students free haircuts August 8-9 and 15-16. Teresa Knox, the charismatic founder and CEO of Community Care College, Clary Sage College, and Oklahoma Technical College. August 2012 By Tara Waugh Backpacks – check. New clothes and uniforms – check. Paper and pencils – check. These…
Read MoreKeep the Change
Life-changing events happen to all of us. Important events that change the course of life from that day forward. The ones we choose are usually exhilarating and filled with anticipation: a new job, enrolling in college, graduating from college, a wedding, a promotion, a baby, a move, a hot date, or tackling a new goal…
Read MoreMy New Year's Wish
I think about the decisions and choices that I have made over the years. Would I go back in time and change things if I had the opportunity? Well, I wish I hadn’t gotten married the first time around so that I would have never gotten divorced, but then I wouldn’t have my beautiful baby…
Read MoreStories Matter
On Wednesday, I had an opportunity to give a speech to an amazing group of women who are part of the Metro Tulsa Career Professional Women. I talked about stories. The stories we tell matter. The stories we listen to matter. Stories connect us in this confusing and often crazy game of life. In my…
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