TIGER ATHLETICS SECOND in NATYCAA CUP STANDINGS the PRESIDENT’S ANNUAL Welcome to the 2009-10 Edition of the President’S Annual Report
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STUDENT OF THE YEAR TIGER ATHLETICS SECOND IN NATYCAA CUP STANDINGS THE PRESIDENT’S ANNUAL Welcome to the 2009-10 edition of the President’s Annual Report. I’m very proud to tell you that the past academic year was one filled with many outstanding student accomplishments, faculty and staff awards, and growth and improvement in many areas of the college. Our students never cease to amaze me. Some are just naturally gifted individuals who achieve at the highest level and aspire to be highly skilled professionals in their 2010-2011 chosen career. Others sacrifice time with their families to gain new skills or finish a degree to become more employable in OVERVIEW today’s competitive job market. “Cowley’s goal is to take care of its students, regardless of C pg.10 pg.13 pg.18 their place in 2. OVERVIEW 10. Physics Lab 18. Student of the Year life.” Sometimes we fail, and for that I apolo- 3. Dr. McAtee 11. Endowed Chair 19. Student of the Year/ gize. But, I can tell you that Cowley em- ployees want every student to experience NATYCAA success. How that success is measured 4. Administration 12. Athletic Hall of Fame depends on the individual. Ali Nittler from Arkansas City is our 20-21. Athletic Roundup 2009-10 Student of the Year. What a 5. Board of Trustees 13. Enrollment smart and driven young woman! The academic year. accounting major was the school’s Sep- This report includes many other wonderful highlights from the past year. I invite you 22. Who We Serve tember Student of the Month and was to read through it carefully. It is my hope that it will give you a better understanding of crowned Queen Alalah LXXVIII. 6. Core Values 14. 2+2 Partnership what Cowley is all about and the direction we’re heading. Natural Science Department Instructor On behalf of our Board of Trustees, my fellow administrators, our faculty, staff and 23-25. Boosters and Scott Layton was selected as the sixth students, I want to thank you for your support of Cowley County Community College. recipient of the Endowed Chair for It means a great deal to me. The college has always been a viable entity within Arkansas 7. Accreditation 15. NISOD Excellence Sponsors Teaching Excellence and Student Learn- City, Cowley County, and south-central Kansas. We will do our very best to keep it that Awards ing. While, Natural Science Department way. Instructor Greg Nichols was the recipient 8. Outstanding Tiger 26. Award of Excellence/ of the Paul Stirnaman Memorial Award Sincerely, Alumni for Teaching Excellence. 16. Coca-Cola National Hall of Fame The college has grown significantly during Finalist my 24 years as president. We have opened two Centers in Wichita since May, 2008, 9. New Century Scholar/ 27. Outstanding Tiger and have also added a new dormitory on Students of the Month 17. Years of Service Alumni/ New Century our main campus in Arkansas City. Patrick J. McAtee, Ph.D. The college also added men and women’s Scholar/ Donation soccer programs during the 2008-09 2 | report report | 3 Administration Board of Trustees Lee Gregg, Jr. Donna Avery Dennis K. Shurtz Slade Griffiths Tony Crouch Vice President Executive Vice President Cof Academic Affairs of Business Services C Ron Godsey Mark Paton Albert Bacastow, Jr. Bacastow, Jr. named Chairman of Board of Trustees tired Winfield postmaster and will begin Association, Dennis K. Shurtz. Albert Bacastow, Jr. was named the his fourth term as Chairman of the Board The Board also appointed Libby Palmer Chairman of Cowley College’s Board of Trustees. as clerk of the Board, Tony Crouch as of Trustee’s during the school’s regular Officers elected for the upcoming year: treasurer of the Board, and David An- monthly meeting held Monday, July 19 in Chairman, Albert Bacastow, Jr.; vice chair- dreas as Board attorney. the McAtee Dining Center. man, Lee Gregg, Jr.; Kansas Association The Board designated RCB Bank, Union Tom Saia Charles McKown Sue Saia Bacastow, Jr. has served the majority of of Community College Trustees voting State Bank, CornerBank, Sunflower Athletic Director Vice President Vice President the past 25 years on the college’s Board delegate, Donna Avery; Association of Bank/Wichita, and Carson Bank in of Research and Technology of Student Affairs of Trustees. He graduated from Arkansas Community College Trustees voting del- Mulvane as official depositories. The City High School and is a 1965 graduate egate, Ron Godsey; Board representative Board also designated the Arkansas City of Arkansas City Junior College (now for professional negotiations and to open Traveler and Winfield Daily Courier for Cowley College). Bacastow, Jr. went on to bids received for college purchases, Mark publication of official notices, and kept receive a business administration degree Paton; trustee designated as the Board the Board meeting time at 6:15 p.m. on from Southwestern College. He is a re- representative to the College Endowment the third Monday of every month. 4 | report report | 5 CORE VALUES Cowley gains accreditation to Cowley County Community College and Area Vocational-Technical School is dedicated to the continual pursuit of excellence by embracing our Core Values, the fundamental principles that guide our actions. offer full online degrees People * We emphasize the importance of human relationships, diversity, and a sense of community. hanks to the efforts of numerous tively serve this segment of our student Tiffany Sowa, Chris Cannon, Julie Rora- * We provide student-centered instruction. T individuals and departments, Cowley population,” Cowley College president baugh, Eddie Andreo, Charles McKown, * We provide a safe, learning environment where joy, humor, and teamwork are embraced. College has become one of only a few Dr. Patrick J. McAtee said. “We are Clinton Marlow, and Ben Schears. * We encourage open communication and the sharing of ideas. community colleges in the state of Kansas delighted North Central recognizes that The college will continue to develop ad- to gain accreditation to offer full online we have a quality online program and ditional online degrees and will look into degrees. has confidence in Cowley to offer a full entering into the online technical educa- Leadership “This was really a team effort, it took a lot associates degree.” tion field as well. Cowley will also begin * We provide a positive atmosphere that fosters personal and professional growth. of different steps and people to make this Online classes make educational opportu- advertising the opportunity to earn online * We empower students and employees to be innovative and visionary. a reality,” Slade Griffiths, Cowley College nities available no matter where a person degrees both nationally and internation- * We are an ethical leader in the field of education. vice president of academic affairs said. lives or how busy they may be. ally. “This provides external validation and “This will allow students an opportunity “Students can earn a degree without hav- credibility to our online programs.” to enter higher education and earn a ing to ever step foot on campus,” Charles Integrity The college gained online degree accredi- degree on their own timeline,” Griffiths McKown, Cowley College vice president * We regard honesty, trust, and respect as essential principles in our academic, personal and professional standards. tation through the Higher Learning Com- said. of research and technology said. mission of the North Central Association Griffiths, who was actively involved in For more information about the online of Colleges and Schools. helping the college gain accreditation to degree programs that Cowley College has Accountability “Now that we have been accredited by offer full online degrees, praised the work to offer, contact Tiffany Sowa at 316-683- * Our students will receive a quality education. North Central for a full online degree done by several Cowley employees, includ- 6013 or e-mail her at [email protected]. * The College will provide students the opportunity to take an active role in their success. program it will allow us to more effec- ing that of the AQIP 6 team as well as * All employees are responsible and committed to excellence. * We are accountable to the community to educate students and to sustain and improve society. MISSION STATEMENT Cowley College and Area Vocational-Technical School is committed to learning excellence and personal enrichment in an open access environment. STATEMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL PURPOSE We are committed to maintaining a quality institution by meeting and exceeding the expectations of customers through the following: Academic and Community Ethics: Personal Enrichment: Development: The college will emphasize a sense of The college will provide accessible cur- The college will foster development of fairness, citizenship, and tolerance for the ricula in an environment that promotes the community through public service views of others. individual growth and personal enrich- programs and partnerships with business ment. and industry. Support Services: Fiscal Soundness: The college will facilitate academic growth The college will secure financial support and the development of life skills. from various resources and maintain a financially stable institution. 6 | report Creport | 7 Mildred Johnston named Aubrey Lyman named a Outstanding Tiger Alumnus New Century Scholar Recognized for her many contribu- As the top-scoring student (based on tions to Cowley College and her service scores received in the All-USA competi- to the community, Mildred (Milly) John- tion) from the state of Kansas, Cowley ston was recently named the recipient of College sophomore Aubrey Lyman was the Outstanding Tiger Alumnus Award selected as a New Century Scholar. for 2010. Lyman received a $2,000 stipend and was Johnston moved to Arkansas City from recognized at the American Association of Clearwater in 1944. She went on to grad- Community Colleges Convention, April uate from Ark City High School in 1945 17-19, in Seattle, Washington.