Giving Back

Cowley College cares about the people and businesses in Cowley County. With your help, we are able to offer top-notch, quality education at a significantly lower cost.

Regardless of your age, goals and dreams, take advantage of the benefits of having a community college close to your home.

We listened to your opinions, and we responded.
Now, tell us more !
Help us plan for the future
Together we can make a difference in the prosperity of Cowley County and its residents. Your opinion is important to us. If we don't offer a program or service that you need or want, tell us about it.

Email or mail your opinions and suggestions to the Strategic Planning Committee.
email: Strategic Planning Committee
mail: Slade Griffiths, Cowley College, PO Box 1147, Arkansas City, KS 67005

To see results of previous Strategic Planning Surveys, go to Surveys Results.

With your guidance, the college continues to expand our services to the communities we serve.
Just look at What's New at Cowley College
Many of the new programs that we implemented during the past year were influenced by your input in the Strategic Planning Survey.
Senior Gold Card program that allows Cowley County citizens, 65 and over, to attend Cowley College sporting events and performances in the Robert Brown Theatre at no charge.
Dislocated Workers Program helps people in our community who have been laid off by giving them new skills and credentials.
Cooperative Education Program allows students to earn college credit while working at local businesses.
Business & Industry Training Center offers practical training modules tailored to the special needs of local manufacturing, professional business services, retail and beyond.
Speakers Bureau offers speakers to entertain and inform at local clubs, school groups, businesses, and civic organizations.
Educator Appreciation Program offers teachers a tuition scholarship for one 3-credit hour class.
New Summer School Program, called Jumpstart, is an intensive summer school program where students can earn up to 11 college credit hours in just one month.
64 New Courses that enhance the learning experience of our students.
Cowley's Online College can expand its reach beyond our region because it is now fully accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.
Physics Lab was renovated thanks to donations and ARRA funding.
Five new degrees, including Graphic Design, Anthropology, Golf Course Management , Critical Care Emergency Medical Transport, and Medical Laboratory Technician.
Soccer matches are attracting more and more fans as the men and women's teams display their skills at sprinting, jumping, kicking and butting.
Two new clubs were formed so Young Democrats and Young Republicans can have a voice.
Golden Tigers continues to provide educational opportunities that promote social, spiritual, artistic, and physical enrichment to community members.
Two Student Service Centers in Wichita focus on student enrollment at our campus/centers and student satisfaction/retention rates.

We appreciate your support
To express our appreciation of your support and to maximize a positive socioeconomic impact on our communities, we offer activities, services, and educational programs that:

• enrich your lives
• encourage individuals to succeed
• enhance the economical potential of the communities of Cowley County

• Cultural Events: enjoy excellent entertainment in theatre, music, art, speakers
• Sporting Events: let your spirit soar at baseball, basketball, cross country & track, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball events
• Continuing Education: expand your knowledge, update your skills and improve your quality of life
• Golden Tigers: stay active through educational opportunities that promote social, spiritual, artistic, and physical activities to community members who are 50 years of age or over
• Gold Card: attend Cowley College sporting events and Cowley College performances in the Robert Brown Theatre at no charge -- if you are a Cowley County resident and 65 or over

• Personal Attention : our faculty are dedicated to helping each student achieve their fullest potential in their academic programs
• Financial Aid and Scholarships: over 50% of the Cowley County residents that attend our college receive financial assistance
• Upward Bound: some high school students need help preparing for college or a vocational-technical school; we are here for them
• IMPACT: we offer free services, such as tutoring, career counseling, transfer visits, and financial assistance, to disabled and first generation college students
• Adult Education: we provide special assistance to adults that need a GED or basic communication and math skills

• Workforce: we help educate and retain the local workforce
• Earnings: we contribute to the earning power of individuals
• Jobs: we help increase regional job opportunities
• Training: we support local businesses through Corporate Training programs
• Services: we assist small and new business development through Entrepreneurship Services

Thank you for your support.