Communications and Institutional Advancement
The Division of Institutional Advancement promotes student success by supporting institutional initiatives that foster growth and continuous improvement. The departments of Research and Institutional Effectiveness, Grants Development, Student Success, and Planning and Accreditation collaborate with a broad base of institutional departments to advance Triton College's strategic goals. The division contributes to increasing college readiness, improving completion, and closing skill gaps by identifying funding opportunities, providing high-quality and meaningful data analysis, and maintaining educational and operational standards that ensure educational quality.
Strategic Planning and Accreditation and Grants Development
Dr. Purva DeVol
Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement
708-456-0300, Ext. 3434
purvadevol@smcun.com
Research and Institutional Effectiveness
Kurian Tharakunnel, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Research and Institutional Effectiveness
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3635
kuriantharakunnel@smcun.com
Marketing Services
Sam Tolia
Director, Marketing Services
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3172
samtolia@smcun.com
Communication Services
Melissa Ramirez Cooper
Director, Communication Services
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3692
melissacooper@smcun.com
Institutional Publications
Annual Reports
CONNECT Newsletters