Mapping Temple University's Destiny

Temple Present

Located in the heart of North Philadelphia, Temple University is a gateway to higher education and upward mobility for generations of working class families and new wave immigrants. The diversity of its student body exemplifies the Temple experience and is a hallmark of its heritage. Enriching the learning experience are new buildings for the Medical School, Business School and Tyler School of Art.

The Future

The Academic Strategic Compass (Academic Compass, April 2009) continues to guide campus revitalization, global reach, research development, metro-engagement and entrepreneurial thinking. Temple shares the knowledge generated by its artists, philosophers, and scientists to enhance the quality of the life of people everywhere. Collaboratively, faculty, students and staff are designing the future of the university's academic vision and physical space with this goal in mind.

Target Points for Success

• Recruit students of promise, including high school graduates and transfers, graduate and non-traditional students while sustaining Temple's hallmark diversity.
• Improve retention and graduation rates of undergraduates through more personalized academic advising and mentoring.
• Promote excellence in teaching.
• Utilize assessment to improve curriculum and pedagogy.
• Seek young scholars and artists in their respective fields, particularly where extramural funding is available, to replace retiring faculty.
• Achieve Very High Research Activity through substantial investment in the research infrastructure.
• Encourage increased externally sponsored research.
• Increase numbers of international students and faculty and expand opportunities for Temple students and faculty to study and conduct research abroad.
• Expand the number of artistic and creative performances and exhibitions on campus; increase attendance at these events.
• Make Temple a destination for students, alumni, faculty, staff, the community and visitors from around the world.

Core Values

• Access to excellence and opportunities for success for all students
• Creation and application of knowledge
• Excellence in teaching and wide-reaching assessment of learning
• Ethical, social and community responsibility
• Cultural and global awareness
• Investigation, innovation and entrepreneurship
• Commitment to sustainability