Generation One

First-Generation Student Club
The First-Generation Student Club celebrates the strength and resilience of first-generation college students. At Generation One, we’re all about turning dreams into reality and forging our own paths. Here, you’ll find access to resources, mentorship, workshops, community, social events, and more, all designed to highlight your success as a first-gen student.
Sponsors:
Roxanna James, Katie Ryberg, and Greg Butler
Contact Info: 620-441-5212
Office Location:
The Underground in the Nelson Student Center
Meetings:
TBA

Impact Events
05
April
City Wide Clean-up
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Arkansas City, KS
07
April
IMPACT Awards Banquet
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Wright Room in the Brown Center
Club News

March 10, 2025
The ACES program at Cowley College, in partnership with the local Rotary Club and Central Christian Church, recently held the James Fry Annual Food Packaging Event, continuing a longstanding tradition of fighting food insecurity in the community.

September 06, 2024
The ACES Organization at Cowley College, formerly directed by James Fry, is now operating under the direction of the IMPACT program.
April 26, 2024
The Cowley IMPACT program's annual awards banquet was a celebration of dedication and achievement, highlighted by an inspiring keynote speech from Quinton Jones of Q Speaks Life.

April 19, 2024
Cowley College would like to congratulate Director of Student Support Services, Trio-IMPACT’s Roxanna James who was recently inducted into the MO-KAN-NE Hall of Fame.