ABOUT MORTON COLLEGE
Morton College is a public comprehensive community college recognized by the Illinois Community College Board as District 527. The College is governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees. Seven of the Trustees are elected to six year terms by the residents of District 527. A Student Trustee is elected by Morton College students to a one year term. District 527 serves the communities of Berwyn, Cicero, Forest View, Lyons, McCook and Stickney.
The College offers Associate in Arts and Associate in Science university transfer programs and Associate in Applied Science and Certificate programs for students who intend to pursue employment upon graduation. Customized workforce training programs for local employers are also available.
The Adult Education, Community Programming and Outreach division of the College offers a wide array of programs and courses in English Language Acquisition, High School Equivalency Certificate, Adult Literacy, and community education and enrichment programs.
Morton College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
College Mission and Goals
Mission
To enhance the quality of life of our diverse community through exemplary teaching and learning opportunities, community service, and life-long learning.
Goals
- Maximize the College's resources to support student learning.
- Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning to discover new ways to help students succeed.
- Develop responsive curricula and programs to serve community needs.
- Encourage community families to embrace the educational opportunities Morton College provides.
Misión Y Objetivos De Morton College
Misión
Enriquecer la calidad de vida de nuestra comunidad a través de modelos ejemplares de enseñanza y aprendizaje, servicios comunitarios y oportunidades de aprendizaje perdurables.
Objetivos
- Maximizar los recursos institucionales enfocados al aprendizaje de nuestros estudiantes.
- Evaluar contínuamente el proceso de aprendizaje de nuestros estudiantes con el objectivo de proporcionarles nuevas formas de apoyo para lograr el éxito.
- Desarrollar programas educativos que respondan y sirvan las necesidades de la comunidad.
- Motivar a las familas de nuestras comunidades a aprovechar las oportunidades que Morton College ofrece.
Core Values
Compassion, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, Tolerance and Truth
Morton College, in support of these Core Values, is committed to the freedom of expression and the pursuit of truth in teaching and learning in an educational environment that is welcoming to all.
Diversity Statement
Diversity at Morton College is more than just a variety of people with different backgrounds. It is at the core of who we are as an educational culture and it supports our goals as an organization. Consistent with its mission of social responsibility and community involvement, Morton College continually works "to enhance the quality of life of our diverse community."
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Source: The Morton College Academic Plan for Excellence.