Triton College Hosts Salute to Partnerships

Triton College hosted a Salute to Partnerships event Tuesday, Aug. 4, for its K-16 partnerships. Representatives from universities, high schools and K-8 schools were invited to enjoy refreshments, conversation and live music from Triton's own jazz band - in the effort to celebrate the collaboration of the college and local educational institutes to advance student success through programs and services offered by Triton College.

The school/college partnership, which includes local private and public high schools, consists of Scholars Program, Arts Competition, Future Focus College Fair, dual credit opportunities, a variety of career and summer camps, field trips and tours for career exploration. This partnership serves to strengthen the communities outreach and touch the lives of its youth. The college's involvement will allow faculty, staff and students to positively impact the learning community by providing experiences and opportunities that support academic achievement.

"Triton College is respected and regionally accredited; we are extremely pleased to be working with Triton," said Governors State University representative, Jose Reyes. "Our University Center partnership opens amazing opportunities for students."

Triton College's University Center hosts offices for partnering four-year colleges and universities. Through these partnerships, the college offers students the opportunity to continue their higher education pursuits for select bachelor and graduate degree programs without leaving the Triton campus. Currently, there are five universities that have established partnerships with Triton College; Southern Illinois University Carbondale, National-Louis University, Benedictine University, Governors State University, and Eastern Illinois University.

"Triton College is very excited about our continuing relationship with our K-16 partners," said Dr. Patricia Granados, president of Triton College. "Promoting learning and helping students of any age advance their education in order to achieve success in a chosen career and be tomorrow's leaders is central to our mission. K-16 education institutions working collaboratively to strengthen the educational experience of their students will lead to many student successes."

For more information on the Triton College Salute to Partnership event, call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3220.

Save October 3 for the Triton College Fall Family Fun Fest - Crafters are Invited

Triton College will be hosting a day of entertainment, food, and fun on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Triton College Botanical Gardens.

Activities to engage the entire family while highlighting the college's outstanding faculty, programs, and facilities will be available. Children and parents alike will enjoy our special plantings, craft area, corn maze, pumpkin patch and more!

Crafters, you are invited to participate in the Arts and Crafts area with your specialty items. The cost is only $40 for a 6-foot craft table. Interested parties can contact the Triton College Foundation at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3730, to reserve a spot.

For more information on the Fall Family Fun Fest, please call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3220.

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Triton College Launches Nurse Re-entry Program

The Triton College School of Continuing Education is pleased to announce the new RN Re-Entry Program, a nursing update/refresher course for RNs who have been outside nursing practice for years and are preparing to return. The content and structure meet state of Illinois educational guidelines and rapidly bring nurses up-to-date on current practices in order to prepare them to return to clinical settings and care for patients in medical and surgical areas.

Participants must have an active Illinois nursing license. Course topics include:

• Professional Nursing Practice
• Pharmacology Review
• Systems Review
• Care of the Client
• IV Therapy
• Communication and Documentation
• Care of the Terminally Ill

The program is a combination of online instruction, in-person skills lab work and a clinical experience with a preceptor in a health care setting, and is designed to be completed in 12-16 weeks. The skills lab component includes 32 hours of instruction in the college's simulated nursing lab while the clinical lab component includes 64 hours in a health care facility.

For more information or to inquire about adding your health care facility to the rotation list, please contact Margaret Harp RN, MS, at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3773 or mharp@triton.edu.

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