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 after serving as interim president since January of 2015. President Moore came to Triton in 1983, working 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.

President Moore is also active in her community. She has served on the regional board for the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) and has provided leadership to the local chapter of the Boy Scouts of America.

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. In 2010, along with several colleagues, she received an award from the Des Plaines Valley Region (DVR) School/College Partnership for bringing the community together through education. Moore is honored to provide mentorship for new leaders and is most passionate about advancing and integrating student success initiatives on the Triton College campus.

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President's Office Staff

20 on 20 with the President

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President's Cabinet

The President's cabinet consists of seven administrators (including the president), responsible for daily operation of the college. Members of the cabinet include:

Mary-Rita Moore
President

Dr. Susan Campos
Vice President of Academic Affairs

Derrell Carter
Associate Vice President of Communications & Institutional Advancement

Dr. Jodi Koslow Martin
Vice President of Enrollment Management & Student Affairs

Dr. Purva Rushi
Executive Director of Strategic Planning & Accreditation

Sean Sullivan
Vice President of Business Services

Dr. Kurian Tharakunnel
Executive Director of Research & Institutional Effectiveness

Brenda Jones Watkins
Special Assistant to the President

Triton College Administrative Structure

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Photo Gallery

Backpack Give Back Resource Fair - August 3, 2019

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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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Communications

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