Triton College Catalog, 2002-2003

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recruitment and retention of membership for the student
organizations represented.
The ICC represents all the presidents/delegates
of Triton’s clubs and organizations. Meetings are
open to all students and are held during the first and
third weeks of every month throughout the school
year in C-140, on the first floor of the College Center.
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In 1918, the presidents of eight junior colleges for
women in Missouri met to organize an honor society to
recognize academic achievement. Patterned after Phi
Beta Kappa, the historic and prestigious honor society
for four-year colleges, Phi Theta Kappa’s initial letters
(P.T.K.) for the Greek words phrominmon, thuemos and
katharotes mean wisdom, aspiration and purity.
The 70-plus years of Phi Theta Kappa history
that provide this society with its unique identity,
reached its most important milestone in 1929. In this
year, the American Association of Junior Colleges
(now the American Association of Community Colleges)
recognized this organization as the official
honor society of America’s two-year colleges.
Today, more than 60,000 students, initiated by
more than 1,000 chapters located in all 50 states, U.S.
territorial possessions and other world countries,
provide an unprecedented growth, no longer limited
to a national commitment but of international accord.
On the local level, chapters belong to regions
composed of a single state or a group of states. With
more than 50 chapters, Illinois represents itself as a
single state region. Chi Zeta chapter at Triton College
exemplifies the four hallmarks of scholarship, leadership,
fellowship and service.
Membership is extended by invitation. To be
considered a student must:
1. be enrolled in an associate’s degree program;
2. have completed at least 12 hours of course work
in courses leading to the associate’s degree;
3. have established a minimum cumulative grade
point average of 3.5.
Students who have received an associate’s degree
are encouraged to join the alumni P.T.K. organization.
More information concerning Phi Theta Kappa
may be found in the student handbook, or from the
P.T.K. advisor in Room E-105 or by calling (708) 456-
0300, Ext. 3678.
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The School of Arts and Sciences promotes a variety
of student activities that support and extend the
academic program. The student paper, The Fifth Avenue
Journal, relies upon the work of students from
journalism, desktop publishing, creative writing and
other areas. The Theater Department offers four
major productions each year. All students are welcome
to audition or to work as technicians. Music
faculty and students form the award-winning Triton
Jazz Band, the Triton Community Concert Band and
the Triton College Choir. Concerts and recitals are
presented regularly. Foreign language clubs represent
the languages taught at Triton and promote the
language and culture of their respective countries.
Activities include excursions to restaurants and theaters
and on-campus cultural events.
In the social sciences, Triton offers participation in
two unique programs, Model Illinois Government
(MIG) and Model United Nations (MUN). Students are
selected to participate on a competitive basis. MUN
gathers students from around the nation and world to
simulate the deliberations of the UN for a full week at
UN Headquarters in New York. MIG gathers more than
200 students from around Illinois in Springfield to simulate
the functioning of the Legislature.
In the sciences, Triton sponsors the Science Lecture
Series. Three times each semester, prominent scientists
and educators are invited to speak on their
research and interests to students, faculty and staff.
Arts and Sciences also sponsors a poetry competition
in the English department, and the Triton College
Art Gallery which features exhibitions of student,
faculty, community and professional artists.
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The Cernan Earth and Space Center of Triton
College is a unique and exciting place for persons of
all ages. The facility houses a 100-seat dome theater, a
Space Hall with exhibits on space exploration and
astronomy, and the Star Store gift shop.
The Cernan Center is equipped to present a variety
of innovative multimedia planetarium programs,
C-360 wraparound films and exciting laser light
shows. These programs are presented to the public
on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Triton College students (with a current semester
I.D.) are admitted to programs at a discount rate.
For more information, call the Cernan Earth and
Space Center at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3372. For current program
information, call (708) 583-3100, or visit the Web site
at: www.triton.cc.il.us/cernan/cernan_home.html.
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The Triton College Athletic Department welcomes
all interested students to take part in intercollegiate athletics.
All students must be full time and meet G.P.A.
requirements in order to qualify. The following sports
are offered as part of the athletic program:
Men’s Women’s
Baseball Basketball
Basketball Softball
Soccer Swimming/Diving
Wrestling Volleyball
Triton always has maintained a strong athletic tradition
with its championships, as well as the many All-
Americans who once wore a Triton uniform. As a member
of the National Junior College Athletic Association
(Region IV), Triton gives its athletes the opportunity to
challenge the nation’s top athletic programs.
For more information on any of these sports, call (708)
456-0300, Ext. 3784, or visit the Athletic Office in Room RC-
202 in the Robert M. Collins Center on the east campus.
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Swimming Pool and Fitness Center—The Triton
College swimming pool is available for class
credit or for personal fitness and recreation with a
pass. The indoor pool features a six-lane, 25-yard
pool and one- and three-meter diving boards. The
Fitness Center can be used through a class (PED 106)
and features a full Super Circuit of Universal variable
resistance equipment. The Fitness Center also
includes high-tech Trotter equipment, stairmasters,
treadmills, a recumbent bike and a Concept II rower,
backed by an indoor track. These facilities are located
in the Robert M. Collins Center.