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.

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Strategic Planning and Accreditation and Grants Development

Dr. Purva DeVol
Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement  
708-456-0300, Ext. 3434
purvadevol@dos5.net

Research and Institutional Effectiveness

Kurian Tharakunnel, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Research and Institutional Effectiveness
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3635
kuriantharakunnel@dos5.net

Marketing Services

Sam Tolia
Director, Marketing Services
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3172
samtolia@dos5.net

Communication Services

Melissa Ramirez Cooper
Director, Communication Services
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3692
melissacooper@dos5.net

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Institutional Publications

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