Office of the President
Welcome to Triton!
I am honored to have this opportunity to serve as the President of Triton College. I fully embrace the important responsibility of leading the college in providing student-centered programs and services with excellence. During my decades-long career at Triton, I've had the opportunity to witness so many members of our community taking advantage of the educational programs and services we offer to help them achieve their academic, career and personal goals.
My commitment is to lead our highly qualified faculty and staff in supporting the needs of our students through the use of innovative technology and campus initiatives. As change occurs in the workplace and the world, our institution continues to move forward with a strong focus on student success. I am confident that you will find great opportunities at Triton as you endeavor to fulfill your goals and realize your dreams.
Mary-Rita Moore
President
Office: A-301
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3200
president@triton.edu
Mary-Rita Moore, Triton College President
Mary-Rita Moore was appointed president of Triton College in November of 2015. With over 36 years of experience at Triton, President Moore has worked at the front line of the institution, supporting the enrollment process for students and serving as Academic Advisor. She assisted significantly more students in the pursuit of their dreams for an education as the associate dean of Student Services, and later, the dean of Enrollment Services. In those roles, President Moore implemented new initiatives to improve retention and completion rates at Triton and worked collaboratively with academic faculty and administrators to streamline the registration process.
In 2012, she was appointed to the position of Associate Vice President of Strategic Planning, where she was responsible for overseeing the Center for Teaching Excellence as well as the Research & Institutional Effectiveness and Technology & Innovation departments. She also led the development of Triton's seven-year strategic plan while serving a critical role in the Higher Learning Commission 2013 reaffirmation visit.
President Moore holds strong ties to Triton's district. A native from the Village of Norridge, she graduated from Ridgewood High School, and is a graduate of Dominican University, earning her bachelor's and master's degrees in business administration.
Moore has been recognized for her campus innovations, implementing technology solutions to improve efficiency in service and improving the "front door" experience for Triton's students and families. President Moore is honored to provide mentorship for new leaders and is most passionate about engaging the community in advancing and integrating student success initiatives on the Triton College campus.
President's Office Staff
Brenda Jones Watkins
Special Assistant to the President
Office: A-307A
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3291
brendawatkins@triton.edu
Josephine Fazio
Executive Assistant to the President
Office: A-301
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3742
josephinefazio@triton.edu
Susan Page
Secretary to the Board of Trustees
Office: A-301
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3201
susanpage@triton.edu
20 on 20 with the President
President Moore invites you to join her this year for a time of dialogue about matters important to you! The President will meet one-on-one during day 20* of every month for 20 minutes of conversation. If you would like to engage with the president in an upcoming "20 on 20", call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3742 to schedule your appointment.
*Dates may be other than the 20th due to weekends or special events.
"20 on 20" is an exciting opportunity for engaging with the campus community!
Dates
- Friday, December 20, 2019
- Tuesday, January 21, 2020
- Thursday, February 20, 2020
- Thursday, March 19, 2020
- Monday, April 20, 2020
- Wednesday, May 20, 2020
- Monday, June 22, 2020
Leadership at Triton
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Triton College Student Computing Society Tour of the MWRD Stickney Plant - November 2019
Business & Financial Aid Appreciation Luncheon - November 18, 2019
Annual Corn Roast - September 18, 2019
Tree Campus USA Tree Planting - September 11, 2019
Alumni Association Glow Golf Outing - September 6, 2019
First Day of Fall Semester 2019 - August 19, 2019
Backpack Give Back Resource Fair - August 3, 2019
Adult Education Commencement Ceremony - May 23, 2019
"President for a Day" Student from Hester Middle School - May 23, 2019
Commencement 2019 - May 18, 2019
Nurse Pinning Ceremony - May 16, 2019
TCSA Recognition Dinner - May 10, 2019
Student Honors Social - May 9, 2019
TRIO Participant Awards Ceremony - May 2, 2019
Student Success Fest - May 1, 2019
HIA High School "Mystery Basket" Cooking Competition - April 26, 2019
Retirement & Recognition Ceremony - April 25, 2019
Athletic BBQ - April 23, 2019
Alumni Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - April 11, 2019
Learning Improvement Summit - April 5, 2019
Community Advisory Committee
The Community Advisory Committee was created in April, 2008 by the Triton College Board of Trustees and President to enhance communication throughout the community. Members bring information about the needs of the community to the college while serving as ambassadors for Triton in their communities. The CAC meets quarterly. Meetings for FY 19 are August 7, 2018, October 23, 2018, February 5, 2019 and April 17, 2019.
Statement of Purpose
The Triton College Community Advisory Committee will act as a guide to facilitating feedback and recommending initiatives which yield better learning outcomes, a strong workforce, and collaboration with communities and students served by District 504. Through its work the Community Advisory Committee will ensure Triton College remains responsive to its community and fulfills its Mission.
![]() Keith Aller River Grove Police Dept. Triton Adjunct Faculty |
![]() Tim Berger Director of Operations Sureway Tool |
![]() Frank Caira III Caira Super Service |
![]() Barbara Dahly Retired Assist. Superintendent of Curriculum District 89 |
![]() Pierre-Louis Giacotto General Manager Blackstone Hotel |
![]() Paul Jensen AVP of Academic Innovations & Workforce Education Triton College |
![]() Kay Langston Educational Consultant |
![]() Dr. Ralph Lee Retired High School Board Member |
![]() Matthew McConahy Director of HR Borg Warner |
![]() Paul McKenna Owner Starship Restaurant |
![]() Jason Mika Director of Operations Sloan Valve |
![]() Jay Miller Consulting Engineer Mid-America Dynamics |
![]() Mary-Rita Moore President Triton College |
![]() Shawndra Morris HR Manager Gottlieb Memorial Hospital |
![]() Donna Peluso Vice Chairwoman Triton Board of Trustees |
![]() Adam Polakowski Broadview Plant Manager Elkay Manufacturing |
![]() Bruce Sewick CEO Leyden Family Services & Mental Health Center |
![]() Julie Snyder Director of HR & Safety Principal Manufacturing |
![]() Cindy Vitek Literacy Coach District 89 |
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