About Cowley

Locations

Cowley College offers classes at multiple locations in South Central Kansas as well as online. Regardless of where you live or your educational objective, students have access to to instructional locations and delivery modalities designed to support academic achievement and personal enrichment.

ADMISSIONS/ENROLLMENT CENTERS
Arkansas City, Mulvane, Wellington and Wichita

Admissions staff assist prospective and current students with the application process, assessment, required documentation, financial aid, degree planning, and enrollment. Admissions Representatives are available at the Arkansas City Campus, the Sumner Campus in Wellington, the Mulvane Campus, and the Wichita Center.

Students are responsible for working closely academic advisor and an Admissions representative to plan coursework that supports appropriate transfer of college credit to public and private four-year colleges and universities.

For assistance, contact an Admissions Representative.

COWLEY COLLEGE MAIN CAMPUS - Arkansas City, Kansas

The Cowley College campus is conveniently located near the heart of downtown Arkansas City, Kansas. The 21 building, 13-acre campus is a beautifully landscaped blend of modern and traditional facilities.

The campus facilities include a performing arts center, modern academic classrooms and science laboratories, residence halls, a dining hall, bookstore, library, wellness center, and additional student support spaces. The Sports Complex includes a training center, baseball field, and a track and field facilities. Additional information is available through Life at Cowley.

A Technical Education Center is located on the Arkansas City, Sumner(Wellington), and Mulvane, campuses that offer Nondestructive Testing, Automotive Service, Welding, Machine & Tool, and Manufacturing Technology programs. For more information, call 620-441-5279.

The Adult Education Center, located on the Arkansas City and Sumner/Wellington campuses, supports learners in developing and improving academic skills, workplace readiness, and preparation for the GED® final exam. Adult Education courses are offered at a minimum cost to the students.

For additional information about the Main Campus in Arkansas City, call 620.441.5303 or contact Admissions to arrange a campus visit. The Admissions/Welcome Center is located in Room #203 of Galle-Johnson Hall. 

COWLEY COLLEGE ONLINE

Cowley College Online, an inatructional branch of Cowley College, is organized to meet the needs of students who pursue coursework through distance education. Fully accredited online degrees and certificates are available and designed to be transferable.

Many students take combine online coursework with face-to-face instruction to supplement, enhance, or accelerate progress toward degree or certificate completion. Students are required to complete the Blackboard Orientation course prior to accessing online or hybrid courses through the Blackboard Learning Management System. Additional details are available through Cowley College Online.

ACADEMIC OUTREACH CENTERS

In addition to the Arkansas City campus and online instruction, Cowley College offers courses and student support services at the locations in Winfield, Mulvane, and Wellington, as well as select area high schools.

Allied Health Center - Winfield, Kansas

The Winfield Allied Health Center, home to widely popular Emergency Medical Technician program, is dedicated to providing excellent healthcare education in many disciplines including Fire Science, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) & Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) related classes. Cowley’s partnership with Butler Community College provides students the opportunity to complete Butler’s RN (Associate Degree in Nursing) program at the Allied Health Center in Winfield.

Find out more about the Allied Health Center in Winfield, Kansas. Call 620.221.3392

Mulvane Campus - Mulvane, Kansas: Cowley College offers courses at two primary locations in Mulvane.  

The Mulvane Science, Engineering and Academic Center located at 430 E. Main Street in Mulvane, Kansas offers General Education and Science & Technology courses along with Allied Health, C.N.A. and EMT classes. Enrollment/Advising, assessment, and student support services are available to students at this Mulvane location. 

Find out more about the Mulvane Campus. Call 316.777.3050 to request a tour.

The Mulvane Career and Technical Education Center

The Mulvane Career and Technical Education Center is located at 201 Industrial Drive in Mulvane, Kansas. Students can earn Vocational Certificates and Associate of Applied Science degrees in Automotive Technology, Welding Technology and Nondestructive Testing.

Find out more about the Technical Education Center in Mulvane. Call 620.441.5279 to request a tour.

Sumner Campus at Wellington

The Sumner Campus in Wellington is home to the Short General Education Center, located at 2208 Davis-Whip Loop, and the Technology and Innovation Center, located at 2205 Shurtz-Juden Loop. The Short General Education Center offers general education classes and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) courses, while the Technology and Innovation Center offers programs in manufacturing, agricultural studies, and computer science and information technology. Residence halls and the Tiger Eatery are also located on campus.

For additional information contact 620.441.6555.

Wichita Center

The Wichita Center is located at 7330 W. Maple St., Wichita, KS 67209. Admissions staff provide assessment, enrollment, and advising services and are available to assist students in meeting their educational goals. This location also serves as a bookstore pick‑up and drop‑off site for student convenience.

For more information about the Wichita Center, call 316.683.6013.

ITV Classrooms

The college has Interactive Television (ITV) classrooms linking the Arkansas City and Mulvane locations, as well as other area high school outreach locations. Cowley College is an active member of the South Central Kansas Distance Learning Network in partnership with area school districts.

Community Enrichment and Education

Cowley College offers a variety of credit and non-credit educational opportunities that allow you to expand your knowledge, improve your skills, and enrich your life.

Adult Education Programs (ABE, ASE, GED, College Prep., and ESL)

Cowley College encourages individuals who have not completed their high school education to take advantage of the Adult Education Program on the Cowley Campus in Arkansas City. Students are able to take the official GED Test at the Pearson Vue Certified Testing Center conveniently located in the adult education department and can earn a Kansas State High School Diploma. The Adult Education program also offers basic skills instruction to aid with college preparation, entrance, and transition. English as a Second Language classes are offered in the evenings for English language learners who wish to improve or retain employment, transition to college, or increase social skills. Students who enroll in these classes pay a $25 materials fee. For more information, go to this link.

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Workforce & Community Education

Workforce & Community Education provides customized training for business and industry partners to improve productivity, safety, and workforce readiness. Training may be tailored for new or incumbent employees across a wide range of industries. Contact the Director of Workforce & Community Education.

College Overview & Notices

Mission Statement

Cowley College is committed to providing opportunities for learning excellence, personal achievement, and community engagement.

Vision Statement

Champion the relevance of two-year colleges in higher education through holistic learning and workforce development opportunities.

Core Values

Cowley College is dedicated to the continual pursuit of excellence by embracing our Core Values, the fundamental principles that guide our actions.

People

• We recognize people as a vital asset to the success of the College and its students.
• We provide a positive learning environment in which we embrace teamwork and growth.
• We create a supportive environment that prioritizes the individual strengths of students.

Accountability

• We provide a high-quality education while empowering students to take an active role in their success and advocate for their future.
• Our employees are reliable, dedicated to mission, and focused on delivering excellence.
• We are accountable to the community to educate students who make positive contributions to society.

Integrity

• We commit to a fair learning environment where academic, personal, and professional standards reflect honesty and integrity.
• We hold ourselves to compliance with high standards in conduct.
• We affirm a commitment to honesty, trust, fairness, and respect.

Leadership

• We provide impactful opportunities and resources to better serve the current and future needs of our communities.
• We provide a positive atmosphere that fosters personal, educational, and professional growth.
• We empower students and employees to be innovative, creative, and visionary.

Identification Information

Cowley College
125 South Second Street, Arkansas City, Kansas 67005

Legal Names / Academic Terms
1980-present: Cowley County Community College & Area Vocational-Technical School
1966-1980: Cowley County Community Junior College
1922-1966: Arkansas City Junior College

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Disclaimer Statement

Cowley County Community College has made every effort to determine that statements in this catalog are accurate at the time of publication. However, this Catalog may be modified in the event of cancellation, discontinuance or disapproval of any course or program by the Kansas Board of Regents. The College reserves the right to make editorial changes or modifications.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Cowley County Community College and Area Vocational-Technical School is dedicated to providing equal opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, political affiliation or other legally protected category.

The college will provide all qualified individuals reasonable accommodations in the work and educational environment and ensure equal access to all College programs, activities and facilities.

The College does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor outlined above or prohibited under applicable law.

This prohibition against discrimination applies to College employees, students, contractors, or agents of the College and to anyone participating in a College-sponsored event or activity. Inquiries concerning the college’s compliance with its non-discrimination policies may be referred to the Executive Director for Student Affairs or the Director of Human Resources at 125 S Second St, Arkansas City, KS 67005 or by calling 620.442.0430.

Title IX Compliance

Students, their parents, and employees of Cowley College are hereby notified that the college does not discriminate on the basis of sex and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational activities and employment practices. Any person having inquiries concerning Cowley College compliance with Title IX is directed to contact the Executive Director for Student Affairs, Cowley County Community College, 125 South Second Street, Arkansas City, KS 67005, 620.442.0430, who has been designated by the college to coordinate the institution’s efforts to comply with Title IX.

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