Alongside our Board of Trustees, faculty, and staff – Trident Administration is charged with ensuring that the values of exceptional learning, compassionate commitment, and leadership remain at the forefront of Trident’s mission. Our administrators oversee university operations to ensure the success of our students, our programs, and our institution.
Meet Your Trident Administrators
Dr. Ruki Jayaraman
Provost & Chief Academic Officer
Dr. Jayaraman oversees Academic Affairs and curriculum and instruction for online and ground programs.
John Kline
President
We have a tremendous team here that is committed to serving students and fulfilling our mission of preparing you academically, personally, and professionally.
Travis Allen
Senior Vice President
With 18 years of experience in higher education, Travis Allen, has used his deep passion for student success as the foundation for all his leadership successes.
Vahid Shariat
Chief Information Officer
Vahid earned a Bachelor and Master Degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering (Cum Laude) from State University Of New York of Buffalo.
Dr. Conna Bral
Vice Provost
Areas of Expertise: online learning, teacher leadership, assessment, and higher education.
Dr. Patricia Rhynders
Dean - College of Health and Human Services
Areas of Expertise: Bleeding disorders, health sciences...
Dr. Heidi Fernandez
Dean - University College
Her objective is to deliver a high quality, online education so that students can meet their educational goals.
Dr. Heidi Smith
Dean - College of Education
Areas of Expertise: Postsecondary leadership; program development; college access...
Dr. Lisa Mohanty
Dean - Glenn R. Jones College of Business
Areas of Expertise: Economics, business administration, feminist economics…
