Frank and Stover honored during Cowley College Retirement Celebrations

Cowley College honored two longtime employees for their years of service during a retirement celebration on August 9th.

Janice Stover joined the Cowley College family in 1991 as an Assistant to the Endowment Association Director and has held several other positions. From 1997 to 2015, she served as Director of Academic Enrichment and Continuing Education. Afterward, Stover became Associate Vice President of Academics and Secondary Partnerships. In this position, Stover provided support and oversight to academic operations within the college, including academic partnerships, dual enrollment, scheduling, program approvals, and assisting with oversight of Academic departments during her 33 years of steadfast commitment to Cowley College. Stover was the recipient of the Excellence Award from the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development and the Ben LeClair Staff Excellence Award in 2014. 

Beverly Frank, who has been with Cowley College for 14 years, is saying goodbye to her position as Career and Technical Education Department Secretary/Specialist. She helped to support the faculty and oversee the technical programs in the CTE department. Frank liaised between the college and area high schools, guiding high school counselors and students regarding technical programs and dual enrollment opportunities. She was the “friendly greeter” who welcomed everyone when entering the Walker Technology Building and positively touched the lives of many students, co-workers, and community members. Frank’s devotion to Cowley College was honored at the August 9th in-service as she was the 2024 recipient of the Ben LeClair Staff Excellence Award.

Cowley College is saddened to bid farewell to our longtime teammates, but we are excited for them to embark on their new journeys in retirement and we thank them for all they have done.

Hunter Ferguson | Integrated Communications Specialist
Cowley College
125 S. 2nd Street
Arkansas City, KS 67005
hunter.ferguson@cowley.edu