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.