Program areas at Clark College Foundation
General program funding, vocational program funding, and capital support from the Foundation supports the mission of Clark College to guide individuals to achieve their educational and professional goals.expenditures included equipment and furnishings, funds for culinary rennovation payments, software, computer upgrades, and professional development & continuing education for College faculty and staff.
Direct program expenditures include support for programs including science, technology, engineering, mathematics, business, business technology, professional & technical programs, computers & digital, health care, culinary, and arts & humanities. Support is also provided for veterans center of excellence, international programs, diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives, library and e-learning services. Funding originates from endowment distributions as well as donations to departments and programs.
Over 700 scholarships and emergency grants awarded to Clark College students. Scholarships support students in reaching their educational goals and make it possible, in many cases, for students to receive a College education they could not otherwise afford. The Foundation ensures donor guidelines established for each scholarship fund are followed in awarding scholarships.
Other program expenditures include capital expenditures on behalf of Clark College, scholarship management services, investment management services for over 200 endowments supporting scholarships and College programs, and expenditures in support of fostering a partnership between Clark College and the community.