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ABOUT MORTON COLLEGEMorton College is a public comprehensive community college recognized by theIllinois Community College Board as District 527. The College is governed by a locallyelected Board of Trustees. Seven of the Trustees are elected to six year terms by theresidents of District 527. A Student Trustee is elected by Morton College students toa 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 transferprograms and Associate in Applied Science and Certificate programs for studentswho intend to pursue employment upon graduation. Customized workforce trainingprograms for local employers are also available.The Adult Education, Community Programming and Outreach division of the Collegeoffers a wide array of programs and courses in English Language Acquisition, HighSchool Equivalency Certificate, Adult Literacy, and community education and enrichment programs.Morton College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.COLLEGE MISSION AND GOALSMISSIONTo enhance the quality of life of our diverse community through exemplary teachingand 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 helpstudents succeed. Develop responsive curricula and programs to serve community needs. Encourage community families to embrace the educational opportunities MortonCollege provides.vi

MISIÓN Y OBJETIVOSDE MORTON COLLEGEMISIÓNEnriquecer la calidad de vida de nuestra comunidad a través de modelos ejemplaresde enseñanza y aprendizaje, servicios comunitarios y oportunidades de aprendizajeperdurables.OBJETIVOS Maximizar los recursos institucionales enfocados al aprendizaje de nuestrosestudiantes. Evaluar contínuamente el proceso de aprendizaje de nuestros estudiantes con elobjectivo de proporcionarles nuevas formas de apoyo para lograr el éxito. Desarrollar programas educativos que respondan y sirvan las necesidades de lacomunidad. Motivar a las familas de nuestras comunidades a aprovechar las oportunidadesque Morton College ofrece.CORE VALUESCompassion, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, Tolerance and TruthMorton College, in support of these Core Values, is committed to the freedom ofexpression and the pursuit of truth in teaching and learning in an educational environment that is welcoming to all.DIVERSITY STATEMENTDiversity 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 supportsour goals as an organization. Consistent with its mission of social responsibility andcommunity involvement, Morton College continually works “to enhance the quality oflife of our diverse community.”Source: The Morton College Academic Plan for Excellence.vii

CAMPUS QUICK GUIDEBuilding A(1) Cashier's Office(2) Jedlicka Performing Arts CenterLocationFirst FloorFirst FloorExt.22682261Building B(3) Adult Education Community Programming& Outreach(4) Financial Aid(5) Academic Advising Center(6) Admissions and Records(7) Library(8) Transfer ServicesLocation214CExt.2373Second FloorFirst FloorFirst FloorFirst FloorFirst Floor24282250234623212402Building C(9) Adult Education, Community Programmingand Outreach (ESL/GED)(10) Bookstore(11) Business Office(12) Business & Professional Services(13) Cafeteria(14) Campus Safety(15) Career Services Office(16) Continuing Education/Community Service(17) Individual Learning Center (Tutorial Services)(18) Student Activities(19) Student Union(20) Testing CenterLocationExt.220C134C203C225CFirst 45822002468228124652419—2250Building D(21) Child Care Center(22) Physical PlantLocation105D116DExt.22842221Building E(23) Athletics/Vais Gymnasium(24) Fitness CenterBuilding F13 17(25) Maintenance11Location202E116ELocationFirst 6 5421Note: All room locations followed by an asterisk (*) are located in theStudent Success Center (SSC), 2nd floor, Building C.viii2523

GETTING STARTED AT MORTON COLLEGE2Easy Steps for Enrollment3Admission to the College for Freshmen3Admission to Health Career Programs4Admission Requirements for UniversityTransfer Students4Transfer of Credit to Morton College5IAI Participating Schools Chart7 Illinois Articulation Initiative7Transfer Agreements8Joint Educational Agreements9Chargeback Policy10International Students11Educational Guarantees1

GETTING STARTEDEASY STEPS FOR ENROLLMENT“I WANT TO ENROLL IN A DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM.”Follow Steps 1A, 2, 3, 4 and 5“I’M NOT SEEKING A DEGREE. I JUST WANT TO TAKE COURSES.”Follow Steps 1A, 2, 3, 4 and 5“I USED TO BE A STUDENT AT MORTON COLLEGE AND I WANT TOREAPPLY.”Follow Steps 1B, 2, 3, 4 and 5“I WANT TO TAKE ADULT OR COMMUNITY EDUCATION COURSES.”See the Adult Education, Community Programming and Outreach chapter in this catalog, or see the infromation on the Student Quick Guide.Fill out New Student Information Form*1A Fill out an application form and submit it to the Office of Admissions and Recordsalong with a copy of your high school transcripts or GED test scores, as well astranscripts from all colleges previously attended.Resubmit New Student Information Form*1B You must reapply for admission to Morton College if you have been away formore than five years. Fill out a re-application form and submit it to the Office ofAdmissions and Records. It is not necessary to fill out a re-application form if you havetaken a course at Morton College within the last five years.Take the Placement TestStudents intending on enrolling in an English, math or a course that has a math orEnglish prerequisite must take a placement test before registering. Students maybe exempt from placement testing based on previous college credit or ACT scores. Formore information, contact Academic Advising at (708) 656-8000, Ext. 2250, to schedulean appointment.2PANTHERPALOOZAPantherPalooza is our new student orientation and first time registration session.Academic Advisors will be present to assist. Please call 708-656-8000x2150 tomake a reservation.345Register for CoursesRegister for courses in the Office of Admissions and Records located on the firstfloor of Building B.Pay Tuition and FeesYou may make your payment in person or online as follows: Online - Deferred payment plan through Nelnet (FACTS) Cashier’s Office - cash, check, VISA, MasterCard and Discover Online - Visa, MasterCard and DiscoverNOTE: You will receive a tuition bill at the time of registration from the Office of Admissions andRecords. If payment is not received by the due date, you may be dropped from your courses.If you are dropped from your courses, you may re-register with no guarantee of obtaining thesame course schedule. Additionally, non-attendance does not constitute official withdrawalfrom your courses. It is the student’s responsibility to officially withdraw from a course. Unlessyou officially withdraw from a course, you are still responsible for all tuition and fees for anycourse for which you have registered. The College refunds tuition and fees only when officialdrop forms are properly completed, authorized and processed through the Office of Admissionand Records and only according to the Tuition Refund Table found in the current Morton Collegecourse schedule. Telephone requests for courses to be “dropped” are not accepted.**Please note that some health programs have additional admission requirements and a selectiveadmissions process.To obtain an enrollment package, contact the Office of Admissions and Records at(708) 656-8000, Ext. 2346.

GETTING STARTED AT MORTON COLLEGEADMISSION TO THECOLLEGE FOR FRESHMENMorton College’s open-door admission policy is dedicated to serving all individualsdemonstrating the ability to benefit from the instruction offered and meeting one of thefollowing criteria: Individuals who are high school graduates from aregionally accredited high school, GeneralEducation Development (GED) recipients, or individuals who are at least 18 years of age. Individuals 16 years of age who are still in attendanceat a high school may be admitted for acceleratedcollege enrollment on the basis of the high school’srecommendation. Contact the Office of Admissionsand Records at (708) 656-8000, Ext. 2346, for moreinformation. Official high school transcripts are requiredand students must have the written consent of theirhigh school principal or counselor. Students less than 16 years of age who obtain priorapproval from their high school district and from theProvost may be admitted to Morton College. Admission may be granted to other individuals byspecial permission, but applicants are subject tothe requirements of specific programs or courses.The College reserves the right to advise applicantswhether they meet these requirements*Morton College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender,sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability in its education, admissions or employment policies.ADMISSION: HEALTH CAREERPROGRAMSHealth Career programs limit the number of students accepted each year. The Collegeaccepts the best qualified candidates for these programs, using past academic performance and recent Accuplacer scores as guides. See individual programs for specificadmission requirements. Admission priority is given to district residents meeting program requirements.Health Career programs that utilize competitive enrollment include: Certified Nursing Assistant Advanced Bedside Care Technician3

2017-2018 CATALOG Registered Nurse Physical Therapist Assistant Therapeutic MassageNOTE: Students enrolling in instructional programs with state and/or federal licensure requirements, including residency and employment eligibility requirements, should contact the appropriate regulatory agency prior to enrolling in classes.ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FORUNIVERSITY TRANSFER STUDENTSThe Illinois Board of Higher Education has established minimum admissionsstandards for all Illinois public universities and community colleges. Thefollowing requirements for high school subjects applies to all studentsplanning to earn the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degrees: Four units of English (emphasizing written and oralcommunication and literature). Two units of social studies (emphasizing history andgovernment). Two units of mathematics (introductory throughadvanced algebra, geometry, trigonometry or fundamentals of computer programming). Two units of science (laboratory sciences). Two units of electives selected from foreign language,music, art or vocational education. Three flexible units selected from any of the above fivecategories.TRANSFER OF CREDITTO MORTON COLLEGEStudents who have attended other colleges and universities will have their transcriptsevaluated by the Office of Admissions and Records.Transfer credit is accepted under the following conditions: T he institution previously attended must be accreditedby the Higher Learning Commission or a comparableregional accrediting association. The student must submit an official transcript from eachinstitution.4

GETTING STARTED AT MORTON COLLEGE Credit may be transferred only in college-level coursesin which a grade of “D” or above has been earned(Most receiving institutions will not accept a “D” fortransfer). A “C” is required in ENG 101 and ENG 102or course equivalents in all transfer degrees (A.A., A.S.,A.F.A., A.A.T.). A maximum of six semester hours of credit may betransferred in religion courses. Transfer credit will be granted for course work for whicha passing letter has been earned. However, individualcourse grades will not be included in the computationof the GPA at Morton College. Credit from countries outside the United States maybe considered. A certified evaluation by EducationalCredential Evaluators, Inc., or by World EducationServices, Inc., is required before acceptance of creditis determined. The student must submit an official transcript from eachinstitution. Transcripts are only considered official ifsealed envelope has not been opened or electronicallyif received directly from the institution from which theywere requested. Degree seeking students wishing to have their officialtranscripts evaluated, should complete a transcriptevaluation form with their Academic Advisor. FinancialAid eligible students should notify the Financial Aiddepartment once official transcripts have been submitted to the Office of Admission and Records. Evaluation of credits may take up to 6 weeks to complete. Once completed, any credits awarded will bereflected on a student’s Morton College transcript.Questions regarding the evaluation can be addressedby the student’s Academic Advisor or CredentialAnalyst in the Office of Admission and Records. Credit from each transferring institution is evaluatedseparately. Awarding of credit, including graduate levelcredit, is left to the college’s discretion.continued on next page5

2017-2018 CATALOGIAI PARTICIPATING SCHOOLSTwo-year Public InstitutionsMorton CollegeCarl Sandburg CollegeOlive-Harvey College (CCC)College of Lake CountyParkland CollegeDanville Area Community CollegeRend Lake CollegeFrontier Community College (IECC)Rock Valley CollegeHarper CollegeShawnee Community CollegeHighland Community CollegeSoutheastern Illinois CollegeIllinois Community Valley CollegeSpoon River CollegeJohn Wood Community CollegeTruman College (Harry S) (CCC)Kankakee Community CollegeWaubonsee Community CollegeBlack Hawk CollegeOakton Community CollegeCollege of DuPageOlney Central College (IECC)Daley College (Richard J.) (CCC)Prairie State CollegeElgin Community CollegeRichland Community CollegeHarold Washington College (CCC)Sauk Valley Community CollegeHeartland Community CollegeSouth Suburban CollegeIllinois Central CollegeSouthwestern Illinois CollegeJohn A. Logan CollegeTriton CollegeJoliet Junior CollegeWabash Valley College (IECC)Kaskaskia CollegeWilbur Wright College (CCC)Kennedy-King College (CCC)Kishwaukee CollegeTwo-year Independent InstitutionsLake Land CollegeITT Technical Institute (R)Lincoln Land Community CollegeNorthwestern Business CollegeMalcolm X College (CCC)St. Augustine CollegeLewis & Clark Community CollegeMacCormac CollegeLincoln Trail College (IECC)Springfield College in IllinoisMcHenry County CollegeThe College of Office Technology (R)Moraine Valley Community CollegeFour-year Public InstitutionsChicago State UniversityEastern Illinois UniversityGovernors State University (R)Illinois State UniversityNortheastern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois UniversitySouthern IL University CarbondaleSouthern IL University EdwardsvilleUniversity of Illinois at ChicagoUniversity of Illinois at SpringfieldUniversity of Illinois at Urbana - ChampaignWestern Illinois UniversityFour-year Independent InstitutionsBlackburn CollegeBradley UniversityConcordia University ChicagoDePaul UniversityArgosy University (R)Aurora UniversityBenedictine University6

GETTING STARTED AT MORTON COLLEGEIAI PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS [continued]DeVry University, ChicagoDeVry University, DuPageDominican UniversityEast-West University (R)Ellis College of New York Institute ofTechnology (R)Elmhurst CollegeEureka College (R)Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago (R)Illinois Institute of TechnologyJudson CollegeKendall CollegeKnox College (R)Lake Forest College (R)Lakeview College of Nursing (R)Lewis UniversityLexington CollegeLincoln Christian CollegeLincoln CollegeLoyola UniversityMacMurray CollegeMcKendree University (R)Midstate CollegeMillikin UniversityNAES College (R)National-Louis UniversityNorth Central CollegeNorth Park UniversityOlivet Nazarene UniversityQuincy UniversityRobert Morris UniversityRockford CollegeRoosevelt UniversitySaint Xavier UniversitySaint Anthony College of Nursing (R)Saint Francis Medical Center, Nursing (R)Trinity Christian CollegeUniversity of St. FrancisWest Suburban College of Nursing (R)*School names followed by (R) are receiving schools only.ILLINOIS ARTICULATION INITIATIVEMorton College participates in the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI), a statewideagreement designed to facilitate the transfer of students from one Illinois college/university to another in order to complete a bachelor’s degree (see the “IAIParticipating Schools” table on pages 5 & 6). Effective as of 1998, students whocomplete the IAI General Education Core Courses (GECC) can transfer this“package” of course work and have it accepted in lieu of lower-division, generaleducation course requirements. Students who complete an Associate in Arts or anAssociate in Science degree that contains the IAI GECC also will have met theirtransfer college/universities’ lower-division general e

The Office of Admissions and Records, Ext. 2346, can answer admission or registration questions. PLACEMENT TESTING? The Testing Center, Ext. 2250, can help set up a testing appointment. PAYING YOUR TUITION? For information on tuition payment options and due dates call the Cashier's Office, Ext. 2268 or the Business Office, Exts. 2305 through .