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. 3635
kuriantharakunnel@triton.edu
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 2017 cohort
| Cohort | Number of Students in Cohort | Completers within 150% of normal time (3 years) | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 816 | 179 | 22% |
| Men | 442 | 81 | 18% |
| Women | 374 | 98 | 26% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 16 | 5 | 31% |
| Black or African American | 125 | 18 | 14% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 390 | 85 | 22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| White | 239 | 59 | 25% |
| Two or more races | 30 | 7 | 23% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 11 | 3 | 27% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 4 | 2 | 50% |
Source: IPEDS Graduation Rate Survey and Fall Enrollment Survey
Transfer-Out Rates
Full-time, first-time, degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates: Fall 2017 cohort
| Cohort | Number of Students in Cohort | Number of transfers-out within 150% of normal time (3 years) | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 816 | 169 | 21% |
| Men | 442 | 85 | 19% |
| Women | 374 | 84 | 22% |
Source: IPEDS Graduation Rate Survey and Fall Enrollment Survey
Retention Rates
First-time degree-seeking undergraduates: Fall 2019 cohort
| Cohort | Number of Students in Cohort | Number of students who returned in next fall or graduated | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Time | 827 | 535 | 65% |
| Part-Time | 347 | 126 | 36% |
Source: IPEDS Graduation Rate Survey and Fall Enrollment Survey
This information is also available at the Research Office, Room F-209, (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3635.
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:
- Crime Statistics
- Current Campus Security Policies
- Current Policies for Reporting Campus Crimes
- Policies for issuing Security Warnings to Students/Employees
- The Status of allowing Confidential Reporting of Crimes
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