Research & Institutional Effectiveness

The Department of Research and Institutional Effectiveness provides research and analysis, and supports decision-making processes for student success and institutional effectiveness throughout Triton College. We lead the gathering, processing, and presentation of quality, actionable information.

We also promote institutional effectiveness by:

  • providing institutionally-relevant information to College stakeholders;
  • offering expertise in research and evaluation;
  • working across the College to build a strong culture of evidence;
  • supporting institutional assessment efforts; and
  • overseeing completion of internal, state, and federal reporting requirements.

 

Contact Research

Kurian Tharakunnel, Ph.D.
Executive Director,
Research & Institutional Effectiveness
708-456-0300 Ext. 3022
kuriantharakunnel@taogoods.net

Julio Delgado
Data Analyst
708-456-0300 Ext. 3615
juliodelgado@taogoods.net

Marylou Murphy, Ph.D.
Director of Institutional Research
708-456-0300 Ext. 3631
maryloumurphy@taogoods.net


Adel AlMaali
Data Analyst
708-456-0300 Ext. 3027
adelalmaali@taogoods.net


Goals

The Department of Research and Institutional Effectiveness provides research and analysis that enable decision-making and planning that is rooted in evidence to accomplish student success, institutional effectiveness, and compliance. The department serves as the primary source of institutional information and leads the collection, analysis, and reporting of institutional data.


Research Publications


Student Right-to-Know Information & Student Achievement Information Disclosures

Triton College maintains a list of information as required by federal law that is available for review by students, prospective students and the general public upon their request. The categories of information are shown below, and the location where further information is available is indicated for each.

Graduation Rates

Full-time, first-time, degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates: Fall 2019 cohort

CohortNumber of Students in CohortCompleters within 150% of normal time (3 years)Rate
Total 827 286 35%
Men 448 139 31%
Women 379 147 39%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3 2  67%
Asian 27 9

33%

Black or African American 97 13 13%
Hispanic or Latino 416 139 33%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 3 1 33%
White 239 110 46%
Two or more races 24 3 13%
Race/ethnicity unknown 4 2

50%

U.S. Nonresident 14 7 50%

Source: IPEDS Graduation Rate Survey and Fall Enrollment Survey

Transfer-Out Rates

Full-time, first-time, degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates: Fall 2019 cohort

CohortNumber of Students in CohortNumber of transfers-out within 150% of normal time (3 years)Rate
Total 827 96 12%
Men 448 55 12%
Women 379 41 11%

Source: IPEDS Graduation Rate Survey and Fall Enrollment Survey

Retention Rates

First-time degree-seeking undergraduates: Fall 2021 cohort

CohortNumber of Students in CohortNumber of students who returned in next fall or graduatedRate
Full-Time 855 510 60%
Part-Time

465

197 42%

 

Source: IPEDS Graduation Rate Survey and Fall Enrollment Survey

This information is also available at the Research Office, Room E-317, (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3022.

Triton College is committed to fostering an educated workforce by offering occupational programs that lead to gainful employment. Graduates from Triton's certificate programs can be assured that they are learning current industry standards and practices that lead to gainful employment.

Campus Crime Statistics and Security Policies

The following information is available for review:

The Triton Police maintain a daily, written log of crimes that are reported.

This information is also available in the student handbook and at the Triton College Police, Room N-206, (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3203.

Institutional Information

Descriptions of the following items are available to students and the general public:

  • Requirements and procedures for withdrawing from the institution
  • Cost of attendance (tuition/fee charges, books/supplies costs)
  • Refund policy and summary of requirements for return of Title IV Grants or loans 
  • Current academic programs of the institution (current degree programs, educational/training programs, faculty)
  • Short-term professional training and continuing education
  • Adult Education Programs
  • Arts and Sciences Programs
  • Applied Sciences Programs
  • Selective Admission Health Programs
  • Names of Associations or Agencies Accrediting the Institution
  • Accreditation
  • Approvals
  • Memberships
  • Description of special facilities and services for disabled students
  • Triton's policy on enrollment in Study Abroad Programs

This information is also available in the College Catalog and at the Office of Admission and Records, Student Center, Room B-110A/B-220, (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3130, and at the Financial Aid Office, Student Center, Room B-160, (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3441.

Annual Notification Required by FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act regulations)

A notice and explanation of Triton's policy relating to the federal Family Education Rights and Privacy Act regulations is available.

See Privacy Act & Directory Information Section of Triton's Catalog, and at the Office of Admission and Records, Student Center, Room B-110A/B-220, (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3720.

Financial Assistance Availability and Eligibility

Information about Financial assistance and eligibility requirements is available, including:

  • Types of aid available
  • Application forms/procedures to use in applying for aid
  • Eligibility requirements
  • Selection criteria
  • Criteria used to determine amount of aid award
  • Satisfactory Student Progress Standards
  • How to re-establish Satisfactory Progress Status
  • Disbursement methods
  • Loan qualifications and student employment conditions
  • Conditions for federal loan repayment for students who participate in volunteer services

This information is also available in Triton's Catalog and at the Financial Aid Office, Student Center, Room B-160, (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3441.

Athletic Participation and EADA (Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act) Report and Data

Information about athletic program participation and financial aid programs is available. Enrollment data about Triton athletes is provided, as well as information about Triton's Intercollegiate Athletics programs. Triton is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (Region IV).

This information is available at the Athletic Office and Financial Aid Office

Athletics Office
Robert M. Collins Center, Room R-202
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3784
Financial Aid Office
Student Center, Room B-160
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3441