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Short Term Professional Training and Continuing Education Triton College Catalog, 2007-2008
The Lifelong Learning Series
The Lifelong Learning Series offers courses that are
designed to provide intellectual, social, cultural, and recreational
opportunities for adults, including seniors. These
courses cover a variety of subjects including literature,
drama, philosophy, fitness, swimming, dancing, music,
computer literacy, driver education, and many others.
While older adults are welcome in all of Triton’s programs,
some special courses are also offered for seniors (age 60 and
older). For more information about courses and other
activities, call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3559 or 3501.
Cultural Programming
The Triton College Performing Arts Center is the
setting for a variety of cultural activities ranging from
ballet and plays to puppetry and musicals. The programs
vary each year and offer district residents a cultural
center in their neighborhood as well as trips to
operas, plays and concerts. For information on current
programs, call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3757.
Recreation and Self-Improvement
Triton encourages adults of all ages and educational
backgrounds to turn leisure time into creative, productive
opportunities. Adults can sample various kinds of
exercise, games, sports, hobbies, crafts, art, music and
dance. Qualified experts create informal classrooms in
which participants can express themselves.
Self-improvement courses enable individuals and
groups, young and old, to benefit from new skills. Many
classes enhance the students' opportunities to learn for
profit as well as pleasure. For more information, call Continuing
Education at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3500
Cultural Programming and
Community Forums
The Office of Continuing Education promotes the
creative and intellectual life of residents of the Triton district
through cultural programming and community
forums. Cultural programs including opera excursions,
lecture series, art exhibits and theater excursions are scheduled.
Special events, such as Italian-American Week, Com-
munity Education Day and the Hispanic-American festival,
focus on the concerns and leisure of the Triton College
community.
The following programs and services are offered
through the School of Continuing Education, sometimes
in cooperation with other community agencies:
Active Retired Citizens
Business management seminars
Community chorus
Community orchestra
Lectures and community forums
Neighborhood site courses
Programs for young people
For information about these offerings, contact the
School of Continuing Education in Room R-201 of the
Learning Resource Center or call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3500.
RSVP Volunteer Program
A national volunteer program, locally sponsored
by Triton College, RSVP provides individuals an
opportunity to impact their community through volunteer
service activities. RSVP volunteers serve in
capacities, which call on their experiences, skills, training,
interest and willingness to keep learning. A few
volunteer service activities examples are storyteller, tax
assistance, homework helper, homeless shelter aide,
clerical, advocate, teacher aide, Meals on Wheels
driver. Volunteers play an important role; for volunteer
opportunities and information, call (708) 456-0300,
Ext. 3835.
Active Retired Citizens Club
The Active Retired Citizens Club (ARCC) is an
activity and social club for community residents who
are young at heart, and interested in expanding their
social and intellectual life through adult education and
community programs. ARCC meets twice monthly;
the first and third Fridays of the month. Dues are $12
in district and $15 out of district. For more information
call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3603.