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.
Morton College at a Glance
Credit student counts include Adult Education enrollments.
Students with Disabilities
No otherwise qualified individual with a disability in the United States...
Financial
Documents
Documents may be downloaded as PDFs. Financial Statements, Annual Budgets
History
Morton College, the second oldest community college in Illinois was founded in 1924 to meet
President
Morton Collegeβs Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Dr. Stanley Fields as the school's new president
Administration
Morton College, the second oldest community college in Illinois, was founded in 1924 to meet the educational demands
Strategic Planning
Strategic Planning functions on a continuum to align College priorities and future initiatives
Equity Plan
DACA
Morton College fully supports our students who are members of our community and working toward
Employment
The goals and the functions of the Human Resources Department derive from the Mission Statement of Morton College.