Involvement at Temple

Here is a short list of ways to get involved on campus

If you would like to market a leadership opportunity for Temple students on this webpage please contact lead@temple.edu.

Office of Student Activities

By programming and supporting events for the entire student body, Student Activities hopes to enrich the college experience for every Temple student.  We host fun, cultural and entertaining activities as well as weeklong University events for special occasions.  We advise over 200 dynamic student organizations whose members enhance campus culture every day with their ideas, events and leadership.

Contact the Student Activities staff for any of the following needs:
• Guidance in creating new student organizations
• Assistance to students in finding opportunities for involvement
• Assistance in event planning and risk management
• Financial and fundraising guidance and consulting for student organizations
• Guidance in the student organization registration process
• Current contact information for all student organizations
• Current information on the student organization Web page.

Campus Recreation

Campus Recreation has many opportunities for student leadership development as a student staff member! Campus Recreation employs more than 200 students each year.  Student applications with work-study typically take precedence over non-work-study applications.  Positions fill quickly so apply early.

We accept applications online through the Temple University Student Employment website. Please complete the following steps to submit an application: Log on to TUPortal with your AccessNet user name and password (same as your email information).Once in the main TUPortal page click on "Student Links," which will open the TU links for Students page. Click on the link "Student Jobs @ Temple", which will open the Temple University Student Employment website. To create an application through the Student Employment website, you must first select a user name and password. Once you have created a user name and password, log on with your email address or username and password to browse employment opportunities and submit an application.

All Campus Recreation positions are listed broadly as "Recreation Specialist."  Click on “Recreation Specialist” to view subcategories of student positions within Campus Recreation, and look for particular areas of employment that interest you.  Areas of employment under “Recreation Specialist” include: Office Assistant, IBC/PAV/Intramural Monitor, Group Fitness Leader, Adapted Recreation Assistant, and Lifeguard.

Resident Assistant Position

The Resident Assistant position is a highly esteemed leadership opportunity for full-time, matriculated Temple University students.  To be eligible, you must have a 2.5 cumulative grade point average and be in good academic and university standing. Some of the financial benefits of the Resident Assistant position include a single room (in the hall in which you are assigned to work), a carte blanch meal plan, and a book stipend*.  Beyond financial benefits, being a Resident Assistant will have a tremendous impact on your college experience.  You will be able to meet many new people, coordinate events, assist other students with their transition to college life, and build your resume outside of the classroom.

University Housing and Residential Life only conducts one selection process per year. Applicants apply the year prior to their appointment as a Resident Assistant. For further information, please contact the department at RASelection@temple.edu

The financial benefits of being a Resident Assistant can, in some cases, drastically affect an individual's financial aid package. For more information on how this could effect your specific financial situation, please contact a financial aid counselor.

Temple Student Government

Temple Student Government is an organization of individuals dedicated to making the life of Temple Students better. Our mission is to advocate and represent students to the best of our ability by listening to students needs and informing administration about the change needed to make things possible. Any student can be involved and we ask that any students that want to leave their mark and legacy at Temple come help us be part of history. "Be the Change You Want to See at Temple University." More info can be found at: www.temple.edu/tsg

HEART

HEART is an on-campus office staffed by health professionals and peer health educators who are committed to providing comprehensive wellness education, resources and prevention services to empower and support Temple University students in making informed healthier choices and achieving academic success.


Leadership Opportunities: The HEART office is always interested in meeting with students who want to volunteer for large events, campus and community wide, and for projects in the office.  Students who sign up for the public health course taught through our office will be certified as Peer Educators, which is a great opportunity for student development, team building and leadership experience.  Once students are certified as peer educators they are eligible to work as a paid employee at our front sales desk.


Where is HEART located? HEART is located in the lower level of Mitten Hall on main campus.  HEART is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.  Students interested in hearing more about how to get involved are encouraged to stop by or e-mail tuheart@temple.edu or call 215-204-8436.

 

 

 

 

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