Spring 2010

Elvin Hatfield Completes 35 Years of Service

orking the same job for 35 years can seem to be a challenge for most people but

Criminal Justice Instructor, Elvin Hatfield has managed to do just that.

Hatfield worked in the law enforcement field before beginning his teaching career at Cowley College. “[My] Career in law enforcement was at a local level,” said Hatfield. “The majority of the work was spent in investigations.” The reason that Hatfield

chose the criminal justice field was because of his uncle who was the Chief of Police in Woodward, OK. However, that was not the only reason.

“Out of high school they tested us

for occupational careers and my

results were either a teacher or

law enforcement,” said Hatfield.

“I couldn’t believe it.” Based on the results from the test Hatfield chose the law enforcement career first.

The other part Hatfield liked about the criminal justice career was “it wasn’t indoors assembly line work. It was something that a person could initiate on their own and be able to follow up and be self directive once a case was assigned.” While Hatfield was working in the law enforcement arena, he was a guest speaker for the criminal justice classes at Cowley College. When the instructor moved to Washington, DC, Hatfield accepted a teaching position. Hatfield has enjoyed his teaching career because of being able to develop courses and know that students leave Cowley College with more than just textbook learning. The best memory of his career is “when I had a class of excellent students and they [were] all top notched students. They all got careers in law enforcement within one year of graduating.” Hatfield has put time into making sure the criminal justice program at Cowley College is working to the benefit of the legal system. “I like being able to educate the student’s mind and provide them with the ability to work in all areas of criminal justice.” Richard Gould, Cowley Press Staff and Phi Beta Lambda member, contributed to this article

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Certified Wedding Planner Graduates 1st Class

Front row: Ronni Johnston, Instructor. Back row from left: Kelli Gast, Tonya Graves, Brittney Comstock, and Stacey Stork.

owley College in conjunction with The Wedding Planning Institute, a division of

Lovegevity, Inc. offered the first Wedding Planner Certification class this spring. Six students were enrolled in the 10-week course that was held at the Mulvane Center. Ronnie Johnston, O.M., Bridal Consultant owner of Perfect Touch Custom Weddings, in Wichita, KS was the instructor. Students gained experience and practice with application and utilization of business tools, formulas and presentation methods in the day-to-day activities of wedding planning. Course objectives included: Gaining a basic knowledge of the wedding industry; creating business contracts, pricing, packages and presentation tools; understanding the event planning process necessary to design and deliver a successful wedding/social event; and understanding the six stages of event experiences and ways to implement them. Students found the information presented in a fast paced, enjoyable classroom atmosphere. Group participation and interaction were a part of the course. Having the opportunity to work with a professional wedding planner and listening to professional guest speakers provided additional expertise to the course. The Wedding Planning Institute, a division of Lovegevity, Inc. located in Roseville, CA will provide the certificates of completion at the end of the course. Students will receive 2 credit hours of course work through Cowley College.

“We are excited to be offering this course and certification as a Wedding Planner. More and more brides and grooms are seeking the assistance of a wedding planner to handle the wedding details. They want it done right. Having the chance to become certified at Cowley College in a 10-week time frame is a great opportunity,” says Beverly Grunder, department chair for Business, Computer and Information Technology. The next course will be offered in the fall semester on Tuesday evenings, beginning September 28 and ending on November 30. Time will be 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Mulvane Center. If you would like additional information about the 2 credit hour course, please contact Grunder at 620.441.5267 or grunder@cowley.edu.

2+2 Partnerships with Kansas State University, Southwestern College, Friends University, and Washburn

Cowley County Community College, along with Kansas State University, Friends University, Southwestern College, and Washburn University, offer a 2+2 partnership that puts students on track to attain their educational goals, even when geographic restrictions exist. Students can complete an associate degree through Cowley County Community College and then complete an entirely distance-based bachelor's degree through Kansas State University, Friends University, Washburn University, or Southwestern College.

Cosmetology Salon Hours Open for client services Tuesday – Friday

May 4 – 7 12:30 – 5:00 p.m. May 11 – 21 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Friday, May 21 will be the last day open for client services

CLOSED JUNE – SEPTEMBER Re-Open in October for Client Services

CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT

620.441.5284 or 1.800.593.2222, ext. 5284 Cash or check only—no credit cards or debit cards accepted.

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Cosmetology Department — Designer Level

n the Cosmetology Industry many salon owners establish goals for their employees. When employees

reach the goals, the employer then puts them in a higher price level. At Cowley, the cosmetology students start out at Technician Level, then when students reach an established service and retail amount/goal, new client request and return client request percentage along with GPA requirement and attendance percentage, the students get to move up to Designer Level. By reaching the Designer Level their prices are higher and they are given a purple lab uniform to wear to denote their achievements. “In the salon they would receive a higher wage because of the increase in their prices, however we pay in Cowley bucks,” Mauzey said. “We do this process so that students will know what to expect when they go to work in the salon.” At the end of the year Peels Beauty Supply sponsors an auction and the students use their Cowley bucks to buy skin, hair and nail products, implements, and salon apparel. Those who move up in this system usually have the most Cowley bucks to spend. Both Jennifer Jennings and Amy Herrman have generated more than $1,000 in service sales and over $300 in retail sales. They also have an 86 percent or higher grade point average and have had more than 24 new clients this year, while missing less than five percent of their class time. Jennings, who is from Arkansas City, used her 17 month old daughter as inspiration for her to come back to school and continue her education. Her first desire to do hair came at the age of nine and she has loved it ever since. She chose Cowley Cosmetology because she knew she would get a quality education. "I have enjoyed my time in class working with Mrs. Mauzey and my classmates and after completing this course, I will be working in the Arkansas City area."

Herrman came to Cowley from Derby High School and has always loved styling and cutting her friends' hair and always wanted to be a cosmetologist. She came to Cowley with intentions of pursuing cosmetology on an awarded art scholarship, but due to lack of spare time, she declined the scholarship and continued with cosmetology classes. “I feel like I can express my artistic side through cosmetology,” Herrman said. Mauzey is proud of each of the students’ accomplishments. “They are very busy, team oriented students,” Mauzey said. “I have enjoyed having them here and working with them.”

Having reached the goals set by cosmetology instructor Pat Mauzey, Cowley College cosmetology students Amy Herrman (left) and Jennifer Jennings were moved up to Designer Level.

Cowley College Cosmetology offers specials every

month. To check out Cosmetology Specials go to: http://www.cowley.edu/student_services/salon/specials.html

Call for an appointment:

620.441.5284 or 1.800.593.2222, Ext. 5284 Lower Level Ireland Hall

125 South Second, Arkansas City, KS

Cosmetology Students 2009-2010

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The Business, Computer, and Information Technology Department Honor Student Phuong Huynh

Phuong is an accounting major and has a 4.0 GPA. Her campus activities have included Phi Beta Lambda, Phi Theta Kappa, Math and Science Club, ACES, and SHADE (Students Honoring All Different Ethnicities). She has served a President or co-president of many of

these organizations. She is one of Cowley College’s All Kansas Academic Scholars and was the November student of the month. After Cowley, Phuong plans to transfer to Northern Illinois University to double major in Accounting and Mathematics. Her goal is to earn the highest degree possible and to learn several foreign languages so she can do accounting work in different countries.

Visual Communications There will be a new class offered this fall for the Graphic Design program. The focus of the course is to define problems, gather information, and put together clear, powerful, and persuasive visual statements. A basic foundation of research, idea generation, image-making will be central to the learning process. Visual Communications will combine studio work with classroom instruction. Students will learn the fundamentals and principles of design theory, typography, and incorporate those with problem definition. This type of

learning will provide students with a valuable experience in the ideation, research, execution, and presentation of design work. Students will further their understanding of visual communication by translating verbal concepts with design theory into visual images. Lectures and visual media will work together to provide a broad introduction to the field of graphic design.

Agribusiness Program The Agribusiness program, an Associate of Arts degree, transferable to state colleges and universities, can open up multiple opportunities in the field of agricultural business, agricultural economics, and other related business administration careers. The Agribusiness degree at Cowley College provides students with the basic courses that are designed to present information through classroom lecture and expose students to application in the business and industry setting.

Agriculture Pre Program The Agriculture (Pre) curriculum is a two-year transfer program designed to provide basic knowledge in the field of agriculture science. Students who graduate with the transfer program are ready to move on to a four-year institution. Many opportunities lie within the agriculture industry. The Associate of Science Degree is recommended for students pursuing a 4-year degree in any agriculture science field, ( i.e. Animal Science, Milling Science, Soil or Grain Science, Pre-Vet, Food Science, etc.). Visit the Agriculture web site at http://www.cowley.edu/departments/business/agriculture.html

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Business Club: Phi Beta Lambda Cowley students shine at PBL State Leadership Conference Participating in the Kansas Phi Beta Lambda 59th annual State Leadership Conference Feb. 25-26 in Emporia, seven of Cowley

College’s eight PBL students in attendance qualified to attend the National PBL Leadership Conference in Nashville, TN which will be held July 9-12. Sarah Mathews and Bethany Stewart, Cowley College PBL advisors were extremely proud of the PBL members’ accomplishments. “We truly enjoyed the 59th annual State Leadership conference as first time PBL advisors,” Mathews said. “We are extremely proud of our students and their accomplishments. We are also excited to attend the National conference in Nashville, and are honored to have each of the members represent our Local chapter.” Cowley College student’s awards include:

Janessa Gould – Douglass, KS o 1st Cyber Security o 1st Financial Concepts

Richard Gould – Douglass, KS o 2nd Client Services o 2nd Cyber Security o 3rd Microeconomics

Chris Hall – Winfield, KS o 1st Client Services o 1st Macroeconomics o 2nd Economic Analysis and Decision

Making o 3rd Accounting Principles

Phuong Huynh – Vietnam

o 2nd Statistical Analysis o 3rd Macroeconomics

Jordan Lukert – Clearwater, KS o 1st Hospitality Management o 1st Public Speaking o 2nd Impromptu Speaking

Mary Misasi – Winfield, KS o 2nd Word Processing

Luke Schuellein – Lenexa, KS o 1st Contemporary Sports Issues

Team of Jordan Lukert and Richard Gould o 2nd Business Decision Making

Other colleges participating at the 59th annual State Leadership Conference were Butler Community College, Central Christian College at McPherson, Colby Community College, Emporia State University, Labette Community College, and Southwestern College.

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usiness, Computer, & Information Technology

Faculty and Staff Name/Position: Phone: Email:

Beverly Grunder, Department Chair 620.441.5267 grunder@cowley.edu

Rae Dale, Business Administrative Technology & Computer Instructor 620.441.5327 dale@cowley.edu

Marvis Gaddie, Department Administrative Assistant 620.441.5283 gaddie@cowley.edu

Elvin Hatfield, Criminal Justice Instructor 620.441.5285 hatfield@cowley.edu

Sarah Mathews, Accounting Instructor 620.441.5265 mathewss@cowley.edu

Pat Mauzey, Cosmetology Instructor 620.441.5315 mauzey@cowley.edu

Sunni L Goentzel, Graphic Design Instructor 620.441.5266 goentzels@cowley.edu

Bethany Stewart, Business and Computer Instructor 620.441.5336 stewartb@cowley.edu Check on all programs of the Business, Computer & Information Technology Department at http://www.cowley.edu/departments/business/index.html

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