Healthy Criticism

January 20

Yesterday morning was the completion of our Interior Design Studio class which is followed by student presentations. A large part of the presentation is the critiquing process. During this exercise there is dialogue which often includes “caring criticism”.  I found myself analyzing the exchange of feedback. I asked myself “was it valuable and was it received by the students”.

The wonderful experience of being a student is to reside in an environment where one can trust one another and one’s instructor to speak with candor. One of the things I love about working for Clary Sage College is the power they place on honest feedback. I believe not only am I educating but am being educated daily with insightful feedback from strong compassionate, leaders.

Following the critique, I asked each student how they felt about their presentation and the feedback they had received. Delighted by their response, they were open and gracious for the honesty. Not only are they learning the skills of an Interior Designer but are experiencing healthy criticism, allowing them to grow as professionals and individuals.

To improve, to become great, removing the “spinach in our teeth”, as Dr. Steve Greene puts it, is part of our professional responsibility. The Interior Design students are learning not only the art of Interior Design but of true collaboration within a community between clients and colleagues.

 

Fashion Design Students Participate in Fashion’s Night Out

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Contact: Amanda Bringham, 918-610-0027 ext. 2097
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Tulsa, Okla., (Sept. 26, 2011) – Fashion Design (FD) students at Clary Sage College (CSC) participated in Miss Jackson’s MJ Project for Fashion’s Night Out Tulsa recently.

“My students worked so hard to create their designs and I couldn’t be prouder of the results. This was a great opportunity for them to get a taste of what it will be like after they graduate,” said Dyana Harrison, FD department head.

The MJ Project was a contest where you had to construct a garment using only Miss Jackson’s shopping bags, garment bags, and tissue paper. They were only given one week to complete the garment. The students were competing against 12 other fashion design students from Oklahoma State University and one local designer.

“Everyone was blown away with their designs, and it was a great networking opportunity to get their name out in the community. Many of the students said they were approached for business cards and to get interviews for local fashion bloggers,” said Mandy Zachary, CSC career services specialist.

The Council of Fashion Designers of America, NYC & Company and the City of New York created Fashion’s Night Out in 2009 as a collaboration intended to celebrate fashion, restore consumer confidence, boost the industry’s economy and put the fun back in shopping.

It is the goal CSC’s FD program to deliver a quality education in fashion design reflective of industry standards. It is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to enter the fashion industry. Utilization of a high-tech/high-touch approach to fashion design education combined with first-rate curriculum and excellent instruction is intended to provide our graduates with the necessary competencies to successfully meet the rigors and demands of the highly complex and competitive industry.

 

About Clary Sage College
Clary Sage College is a licensed and accredited institution offering various diploma and degree programs in cosmetology, esthetics and nail technology. Clary Sage College is managed by the same ownership as Community Care College and Oklahoma Technical College. More information on all campuses can be found at www.CollegeSooner.com.

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Protection Against Crime Program Visits Clary Sage College

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Contact: Amanda Bringham, 918-610-0027 ext. 2097
For Immediate Release

Tulsa, Okla., (July 27, 2011) – The Protection Against Crime program made its annual visit to Clary Sage College (CSC) to speak to both the day and evening students July 19.

“This presentation was very informative and educational in self-defense and protection not only for students but for everyone,” said Shay Webb, master instructor.

The Protection Against Crime presentation was designed to help men and women alike be aware of their surroundings and how to protect themselves should a crime be committed against them. The presentation goes over the statistics of crime throughout the Tulsa metro and surrounding areas. The presenter also show the students a few self defense moves. This paints a very real picture to our students showing them crime is out there.

The Protection Against Crime web site also offers statistics and tips for personal safety; information about personal safety devices that contain pepper spray and mace; as well as links to resources and government agencies. In addition, Protection Against Crime offers a complete line of self-defense products and services that include: The Omega Formulation, The Million and a half Volt Tiger Stun Gun; Scheduled Group or Career Oriented Personal Safety Seminars; and ‘The 60 minute Personal Safety Seminar’ on DVD.

 

About Clary Sage College
Clary Sage College is a licensed and accredited institution offering various diploma and degree programs in cosmetology, esthetics and nail technology. Clary Sage College is managed by the same ownership as Community Care College and Oklahoma Technical College. More information on all campuses can be found at www.CollegeSooner.com.

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Superior Board Pass Rates

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Amanda Bringham
918-610-0027 ext. 2097

Tulsa, Okla., (July 27, 2011) – Students at Clary Sage College (CSC) recently sat for the State Board of Cosmetology examination with excellent results.

“Our instructors work very hard with every student so that they can be the best cosmetologist possible after graduation. These pass rates are evidence of that hard work,” said Dr. Raye Mahlberg, CSC campus director.

Students in the basic cosmetology, esthetics, nail technology and master instructor programs sat for the tests. Basic cosmetology had 46 students take the exam and received a 96 percent pass rate; esthetics had 27 students take the exam and received a 93 percent pass rate; nail technology had seven students take the exam and received a 100 percent pass rate; and the master instructor program had three students take the exam and received a 100 percent pass rate.

After completion of these programs and passing the Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology exam, the student may enter the workforce as a licensed cosmetologist, esthetician, etc. While some cosmetologists choose to work in the traditional salon setting, others choose to work as hair and makeup artists on production sets, while other opt to work in spas, hotels, or healthcare facilities.

 

About Clary Sage College
Clary Sage College is a licensed and accredited institution offering various diploma and degree programs in cosmetology, esthetics and nail technology. Clary Sage College is managed by the same ownership as Community Care College and Oklahoma Technical College. More information on all campuses can be found at www.CollegeSooner.com.

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Clary Sage College Using StyleSeat

Press Release Contact:
Amanda Bringham
918-610-0027 ext. 2097

Tulsa, Okla., (June 30, 2011) – Students at Clary Sage College are creating online portfolios using StyleSeat.com during their introductory Career and Life Development course.

StyleSeat allows students to catalog and showcase their creative work to potential employers in the fields of cosmetology, esthetics, nail technician, fashion design, and interior design. They can also use the platform to build their network of potential clients. As consumers turn more and more to social networking sites and other online resources to make purchasing decisions, Clary Sage College students and graduates will be easy to find online with professional StyleSeat portfolios. To learn the features of the site, students participate in a StyleSeat workshop taught by the college’s Placement Specialist, Mandy Zachary.

“The StyleSeat workshop occurs during the students’ first class at the college and the student response has been very positive. Beginning their online portfolios early in their program helps them to see their future as a creative professional. They see the online booking features and the potential to attract clients as very exciting parts of their new career,” says Mandy Zachary, placement Specialist for Clary Sage College.

About Clary Sage College
Clary Sage College is a licensed and accredited institution offering various diploma and degree programs in cosmetology, esthetics and nail technology. Clary Sage College is managed by the same ownership as Community Care College and Oklahoma Technical College.

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Master Esthetician, Rachel Courtney Gives Demonstration

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Amanda Bringham
918-610-0027 ext. 2097

Tulsa, Okla., (July 11, 2011) – Master Esthetician, Rachel Courtney gave Community Care College (CCC) massage therapy (MT) students a facial demonstration revealing the dramatic, observable benefits of using only natural products during class July 11.

MT students saw firsthand the dramatic results of using 100% pure organic and fresh products on the skin. The one hour demonstration and interactive discussion opened the students to a new world of organic products and formulas.

Courtney cleansed, toned and moisturized a volunteer’s face using a pumpkin enzyme facial peel that was so fresh it had to be kept on ice until applied. The toner used had only five ingredients: witch hazel, rosewater, lavender, chamomile and glycerin. As she worked her organic magic, she talked about recipes you could make yourself, right out of the kitchen. At the end of Courtney’s 45-minute facial demonstration, the volunteer’s skin felt plumper, tingly in a good way, and also wonderfully hydrated.

MT student, Angel Madden, went home that evening and tried her own recipes, based on Courtney’s suggestions. Madden’s first experiment was with a powered milk paste to use with a shower. The second study she grated a “Zoomba” soap bar, added tea tree oil to powdered milk for a “luxurious bath.” She didn’t care much for the shower/paste, but absolutely loved the bath.

According to Rachel, “Mass produced skin care products contain preservatives to extend their shelf life and poison your skin—so many carcinogenic ingredients! In contrast, organic products rely on natural ingredients that have naturally occurring self-preservation qualities. Although their shelf life may not be as long, they offer many benefits for the skin and do not contain harmful preservatives. ”

About Community Care College
Community Care College is a licensed and accredited institution offering programs in Healthcare and Business disciplines. Community Care College serves as the main campus to Clary Sage College and Oklahoma Technical College which all operate under the same ownership.

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