Clubs & Activities
Our Students GO ALL IN…
At Cowley you aren't just gaining knowledge. You are gaining experiences!
We give students opportunities to cut loose, get involved, and above all MAKE A DIFFERENCE. With nearly 20 clubs and even more activities Cowley offers a little something for everyone.
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Campus Life
- Student groups, clubs & organizations
- Growing international population
- Free tickets to campus performances
- Time-honored traditions of Free Movie Night, Hypnotist, Glow-in-the-Dark Easter Egg Hunt, and End-of-the-Year Bash
- Local eateries close to campus
- Nelson Student Center - “The Jungle” featuring the Tiger Deli, game room & study booths
- Co-ed intramurals
- Varsity athletics
Student Clubs
Click the links below to learn more about each individual club.
ACES
Academic Civic Engagement through Service
The ACES Program involves active participants in the local community, selflessly giving
of our time and talents. We are not just volunteers, but students with a unique opportunity
to challenge ourselves outside the realm of academia. Connections are made (through
reflection logs, journals, class presentations, meeting with instructors and meetings
with other students) between classroom work and work in service. We also take an active
role in teaching others—in our classes, in our friendships and in our communities.
Mission Statement
We are dedicated to helping you get the most out of your education. Our program emphasizes learning through life experience, providing you with the opportunity to test the skills you are learning outside the classroom setting. At the same time you will be providing an invaluable service to your community.
ACT One Drama Club
Art & Design Club
Members experience art appreciation through a variety of field trips and special events.
"If you could say it in words, there would be no reason to paint." — Edward Hopper
Office: Brown Center #108 & Kerr Technology Building #108
Phone: 620.441.5255
Email: mark.flickinger@cowley.edu
Office: Kerr Technology 104A
Phone: 620.441.5266
Email: mark.dykes@cowley.edu
COWLEY COLLEGE STUDENT SENATE
The Cowley College Student Senate, known as CCSS, is the governing organization for Cowley College students. Any student (full or part-time) is welcome to be a member of CCSS.
The purpose of CCSS is to promote the interests of students to various councils, the administration, and other groups. CCSS supports extracurricular activities, student organizations and special events that promote mental and physical wellness and growth opportunities for a diverse student population.
Follow us on Instagram @CowleyCollegeStudentLife
Student Senate Meetings
Join us to learn about upcoming events and share events happening in your clubs! All
meetings are held at 11:00 AM in the McAtee Dining Center, President’s Dining Room.
Phone: 620-441-5290
CCSS Elections
For those wishing to participate in the CCSS election, one must complete and return the Student Senate Seat Application and the Declaration of Intent prior to March 1 to the Office of Student Life.
Starting a New Club or Organization
If you are interested in starting a new club or organization, click here for the application
form.
Collegiate Quiz Bowl
This student activity was incorporated by the Kansas State Department of Education to showcase quality teaching and learning at the community college level.
In the fall and spring semesters, students participate in scrimmages and regional and state competitions with other community colleges in Kansas. At the state competition, student teams have the opportunity to win from $400 to $800.
Since no individual is an expert in all subject areas, this is a collaborative team effort.
Cowley Hope Squad
Peer to Peer Suicide Prevention Program
Cowley College is the FIRST Hope Squad in Kansas! Hope Squad members at Cowley volunteer
for the program and meet regularly to make a difference on campus and in the community.
Hope Squad members will learn about mental health crisis, how to identify signs of
crisis, and how to refer others to assistance.
Benefits include increased connectedness, positive school culture, inclusion, increased school safety and suicide prevention.
For more information email HopeSquad@cowley.edu or visit www.hopesquad.com.
Cowley Trap Club
Membership allows students to participate in a Collegiate Trap Shooting League. Potential opportunities for additional intercollegiate competition including conference and national championships may be available. This is a must join for students with a passion for shooting sports. Club Rules; Safety, Fun and Competitive.
Creative Claws
Cowley College encourages students to develop their creative writing skills as a form of self-expression and a means of communicating emotions, ideas, history, and perception of the world and the human condition. Creative Claws is an avenue for writers at the college to showcase their works through Writers' Corner and Mile Marker Review. The club has grown as the creative writing program has grown, and now the club also sponsors events, contests, and Mile Marker Review, an online journal.
Club Meetings
Creative Claws meets a couple of times a month. Contact a sponsor or officer for more
information.
Club activities are also held at the Mulvane Campus.
Creative Claws Events
Film Night
Writers' Corner
Writing Trips
Conferences & Author Trips
Life: Through Word and Lens
Ark City Campus:
Abigail Green
Humanities Instructor
Email: Abigail.Green@cowley.edu
Phone: 620.441.5254
Mulvane Center:
Ryan Doom
Humanities Instructor
Email: Ryan.Doom@cowley.edu
Phone: 620.441.5306
Collegiate DECA
Collegiate DECA (Cowley Chapter)
is a business organization open to any student preparing for careers in business and
business-related fields or an interest in business. Specifically, Finance and Accounting,
Marketing and Communications, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality and Tourism, Business
Management and Administration.
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.
FCA/Reverb
Has life been sending you a few curveballs lately?
Has school got you stressed out and you need a break?
Perhaps you are in need of a little fellowship…
We have just what you need!We meet Monday nights at 9:00pm in Galle-Johnson Hall Room 101 (in the basement).
Golf Club
Meet in the Jungle
Contact Dr. Thomas Weaver for more info
620-441-5562 | Thomas.Weaver@cowley.edu
International Student Organization
Math & Science Club
The Math and Science Club of Cowley College will seek to promote student interest in the disciplines of mathematics and science and to enrich learning opportunities in mathematics and science throughout the college and community through extra curricular activities.
Arkansas City Campus:
- Sponsors: AJ Ybarra and Braidon Hughes
- Meetings: Math and Science club will meet the 1st Monday of the month at 2:00 pm in GJ302
- New members are always welcome, just come to a meeting and we'll sign you up.
- Officers: TBD
- Sponsors: Uwe Conrad
- Meetings: Math and Science club will meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday's of each month from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Room 128
- Officers: TBD
- New members are always welcome, just come to a meeting and we'll sign you up.
Media Club
Cowley College encourages students to develop their creative writing skills as a form of self-expression and a means of communicating emotions, ideas, history, and perception of the world and the human condition.
Media Club is the college recognition and fundraising club for students interested in media at the college. The club is in a ready-for-change stage where it is time to sponsor more activities and gain more recognition on campus. It is primarily made up of newspaper and newscast students, but is open to all.
NAfME
We help prepare music education students for their future as educators. Being members of this organization will help them in their transition to the next institution they attend by meeting with other music education students around the state of Kansas before transitioning to a university. Student members attend the KCOMTEP & KMEA conference where they are able to network with other students, faculty and presenters to experience new techniques and best practices to be used in the classroom.
Look for our music opportunities for an opportunity to learn more.
Sponsor:Lindsay Allen
Director of Vocal Music
lindsay.allen@cowley.edu
620.441.5362
Phi Theta Kappa
Join Phi Theta Kappa, Honor Society of Cowley College!
Be rewarded for your academic achievement with exclusive scholarships, professional
development and benefits.
"The Purpose of Phi Theta Kappa shall be to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa shall provide opportunity for the development of leadership nd service, for an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas and ideals, for lively fellowship for scholars, and for stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence."
Sponsors:
Deborah Layton
Humanities Instructor, Arkansas City
deborah.layton@cowley.edu
620.441.5325
Julianna Smarsh
Mulvane/Wellington Advisor
julianna.smarsh@cowley.edu
316.777.3092
Janet Davidson
Arkansas City Advisor
janet.davidson@cowley.edu
620-441-5202
Voices Heard
Voices Heard embraces the differences that each one of its members, and the Cowley community, identify with. The club also guides its members to appreciate and understand the uniqueness of others while embracing diversity.
Encourage collaboration in creating an environment, college experience, and sense of belonging that is worth celebrating.