Mission
As a comprehensive community college that is recognized by the Illinois Community College Board, Morton College's mission is:
To enhance the quality of life of our diverse community through exemplary teaching and learning opportunities, community service, and life-long learning.
Vision
By 2024 Morton College will increase fall-to-fall full-time student persistence rates to 80%.
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
Ensure the enrichment of its educational programs and student-support services by making a commitment to ongoing self-study and assessment
Core Values
Compassion | Fairness | Respect | Responsibility | Tolerance
College Governance & Accreditation
Morton College is part of Community College District 527, one of 39 community colleges in Illinois and is governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees.
The College is recognized by the Illinois Community College Board. Interested parties may view the College's ICCB Recognition Certificate (PDF).
Morton College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and our accreditation status may be viewed by clicking the HLC seal at lower left.
