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
Susan Page
Secretary to the Board of Trustees
Office: A-301
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3201
susanpage@triton.edu
Sandra Hernandez
Administrative Assistant
Office: A-301
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3290
sandrahernandez@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
- Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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Accounting Club Field Trip - April 14, 2023
Triton Auto Program at Chicago World of Wheels - March 3-5, 2023
Wrestling Team Wins NJCAA Great Lakes District Championship - February 18, 2023
Black History Month Food for the Soul - February 15, 2023
PDC Co-Worker Connect Office Olympics - February 2, 2023
Black History Month Roosevelt Middle School Band Performing African American Composers - February 1, 2023
S.E.E.D. Program Graduation - January 12, 2023
New Faculty Orientation - January 6, 2023
Holiday Festival of Trees - December 8, 2022
George T. Jorndt Athletic Complex Dedication Ceremony - November 24, 2022
Triton Culinary Students serving dessert at the District 89 Scholarship Banquet - November 11, 2022
Fall Family Fun Fest - October 1, 2022
Alumni Glow Golf Outing - August 26, 2022
Center for Access & Accountability Services (CAAS) Project Achieve Celebration - July 11, 2022
Pink Divas & Gents Cancer Walk/Run - June 25, 2022
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 23 are September 22, 2022, November 3, 2022, February 9, 2023 and April 13, 2023.
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 |
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![]() Jennifer Hamilton CEO Leyden Family Services & Mental Health Center |
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![]() 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 |
![]() Adam Polakowski Broadview Plant Manager Elkay Manufacturing |
![]() Mary Ann Pusateri CEO Partnership Financial Credit Union |
![]() Rich Regan Trustee Triton College |
![]() Julie Snyder Director of HR & Safety Principal Manufacturing |
![]() Cindy Vitek Literacy Coach District 89 |
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