Triton Catalog.book - Triton College

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Academic Freedom
The Triton College Board of Trustees supports
the concept of academic freedom for the full- and parttime
teachers of the college.
Faculty members shall be free to present instructional
materials which are pertinent to the subject and
level taught and shall be expected to present all facets
of controversial issues in an unbiased manner.
As an individual of learning and a representative
of the college, he or she shall remember that the public
may judge the teaching profession and the college by
his or her utterances. Hence, he or she shall exercise
appropriate restraint, show respect for the opinion of
others, and make every effort to indicate that he or she
is not an institutional spokesperson.
College Profile
Diversity and Quality
Triton College is a comprehensive community
college that serves 25 towns in the near western suburbs
of Chicago. The Triton College district encompasses
63 square miles and includes over 325,000
residents.
Triton College is one of 48 community colleges in
the state of Illinois. It operates under the direction of
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the Illinois Community College Board, with accreditation
from the Higher Learning Commission of North
Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Triton College was founded in 1964 and has
become recognized for its attractive, 100-acre campus,
for its diverse and innovative programs and for the
quality of its faculty. Triton transfer students are
readily accepted into colleges and universities nationwide.
Career program students learn skills that enable
them to successfully compete in the job market and to
make significant contributions to business and industry.
Continuing education students participate in
courses geared towards recreation, personal improvement,
work force development, and lifelong learning.
Triton’s affordable tuition and open admission policy
have greatly expanded the accessibility of post-secondary
education to residents of the district. Currently, Triton College
serves more than 17,000 students during the fall and
spring semesters with more than 130 degree and certificate
programs. New educational programs and services are constantly
being developed in order to meet the needs of district
residents. Triton classes are offered at the main campus in
River Grove, several extension sites throughout the district,
as well as on the Web.