Triton College Catalog, 2008-2009

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Counseling
Professional counselors assist students in exploring and
clarifying career and educational goals, choosing programs of
study and resolving personal issues. Counselors are conveniently
located in the following offices: Room 100 in the
Advanced Technology Building, Rooms 204 and 214 in
the Business Building, Room 229 in the Fine Arts Building,
Room 218F in the Health Building, Room 102 in the Industrial
Careers Building, Room 122 in the Science Building and
in the Counseling Center, Room 100 in the College Center.
Department members are available to students on a
walk-in basis and through individual appointments. To
schedule a Counseling department appointment, call (708)
456-0300, Ext. 3588, or come to Room 100 in the College
Center, or contact us by e-mail at counsel@trition.edu. Service
hours are 8:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday,
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Friday, and 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Saturday.
Services provided by the Counseling department
include:
Pre-Enrollment Counseling
Counselors are available to assist students before
registration in determining the appropriateness of
educational plans.
Major Selection
Assistance is available in the selection of a program
and curriculum that will meet the student’s life
and career goals.
Transfer Planning
Individualized counseling is offered to students
considering transferring to a four-year institution or
other training/educational opportunities.
Student Services
Meetings with College Representatives
Each semester Triton hosts individual visits of
admission counselors representing more than 50 different
colleges and universities. In addition, Triton
sponsors several college fairs per year.
Transfer Guides
Triton offers transfer guides for more than 50 colleges
and universities. A transfer guide is a planning tool used to
select appropriate Triton course work in preparation for
transfer. Students can pick up transfer guides in Room 100
in the College Center.
Information and Referral
The Counseling Center make available a variety of
resources, publications and catalogs that provide information
regarding personal growth, the world of work, careers
and educational opportunities. Counselors also can help
individuals become aware of agencies, services and personnel
that may provide assistance beyond the limits of the
programs offered by the college.
Career Development
Through the use of self-evaluation techniques and
career information, the student is led to a clearer
understanding and realization of career goals. This
may occur in individual counseling, workshops or
credit courses.
Personal Development
The student is assisted in personal development
through individual conferences, small group sessions
and referrals.
Educational Development
The student is encouraged to develop college survival
skills, including test taking, time management
and study skills, through group workshops.