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Moraine Valley Community College

School Overview:

School Notes:

• Moraine Valley is a cornerstone of success in Chicago's southwest suburbs. Since our founding in 1967, we've awarded over 37,000 associate's degrees and career certificates, with more than a half-million individuals of all ages benefiting from Moraine Valley courses and programs. That includes traditional college-age students, adults entering second careers, children and active retirees taking personal enrichment classes, and businesses improving their bottom-line through our employee and corporate training opportunities.
• We are one of just 12 Vanguard Learning Colleges in North America, selected by the League for Innovation in the Community College. With our emphasis on teaching and learning, Moraine Valley is at the forefront of higher education, ranking in the top 8 percent of American community colleges in associate's degrees awarded. In fact, one-third of all high school students in our district begin their college careers at Moraine Valley. We offer more than 120 degrees and certificates, including transfer programs that cover the first two years of a bachelor's degree; as well as exceptional career training, with learning assisted on the same cutting-edge equipment used by professionals.
• Our small class size assures you'll get personalized attention from teachers who are committed to your success. There also are support services, including academic advising, job counseling, and financial aid. We offer low tuition with flexible learning options, including day, evening, weekend, online and off-campus classes in neighborhoods throughout the district. Clearly, Moraine Valley is your affordable choice for top-quality education.
• Our extracurricular activities offer you a world of diversity representative of our student body. They include a chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the national honors society for two-year colleges; The Glacier student newspaper; the 24 Karats Dance Team; clubs for learning and sharing about different cultural backgrounds; nationally ranked athletics teams; and so much more. Plus, at our Fine and Performing Arts Center, you can enjoy the finest in today's dance, theater, and music, as well as professional gallery exhibits. Moraine Valley's beautiful 294-acre campus, located in a scenic forested area, offers the advantages of a university-like setting within a welcoming campus environment.
• The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
• Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

In the News:

• Area Colleges: MacMurray's Starkey throws 7 TD passes (The State Journal-Register)
  posted on October 31, 2009 at 06:47:53 am
  MINNEAPOLIS — Garrett Starkey threw seven touchdown passes, including a 20-yarder to Jeremy Whitaker in overtime to give MacMurray College a 68-62 victory over Crown College on Friday in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference’s annual Dome Day at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome.
• A rare Southland appearance (SouthtownStar)
  posted on October 15, 2009 at 09:51:10 am
  In the filmed version of his one-man stage show, John Waters asks, "This filthy world is a beautiful place, isn't it?" The show, which will take the stage on Saturday in Palos Hills, explores the perverted glory of his 63-year-long life, which inspired movies one cannot get out of his or her head.
• Opening the envelope on John Waters (Post-Tribune)
  posted on October 9, 2009 at 09:49:59 am
  John Waters has pushed every boundary and taken bad taste as far as you can take it. Before there was reality TV, the excessive violence of action films, and sleazy tabloids, Waters made films with gun-toting drag queens and turned bathroom humor into a cult addiction. He will share snapshots of his crazy life Oct. 17 when he presents "This Filthy World," his critically acclaimed one-man show ...
• Briefly (SouthtownStar)
  posted on October 9, 2009 at 09:12:28 am
  Go lean at Moraine: Moraine Valley Community College invites manufacturers, small businesses and service organizations to join the Lean Networking Group from 8 to 10 a.m. Oct. 16 at the Center for Contemporary Technology at Moraine, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills. Lean consultant Walter O'Dowd and sustainability coordinator Stephenie Presseller will talk about how lean practices can be ...
• Economy persuades 4-year-school students to look closer to home (The Pitt News)
  posted on October 6, 2009 at 05:38:08 am
  CHICAGO — When Amar Bhatia was weighing his postsecondary options, he chose Indiana University over DePaul University because DePaul's downtown Chicago campus was just too close to Mom and Dad.

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