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Ambler CampusTemple University Ambler is an ideal campus to pursue your higher education, with a convenient location, courses in a variety of disciplines, and a friendly atmosphere. Located in suburban Montgomery County, just 18 miles north of the Main Campus (and minutes from Route 309 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike), Ambler offers the benefits of a small college campus with the excitement and vast resources of a large university. Ambler attracts students who live or work north of Philadelphia, including those from Bucks, Lehigh, Montgomery, and Northampton counties. The Blue Route (Rt. 476) also makes Temple University Ambler easily accessible to students from Chester and Commuters and residents enjoy Ambler's stunning grounds, student organizations and activities, and recreational facilities that include an exercise/weight room, indoor/outdoor pool, and tennis and basketball courts. The campus is also home to Temple University's baseball, softball, and men's and women's soccer teams. Ambler's facilities include science laboratories, a library, top-quality computer labs, "smart" classrooms, Computer-Assisted Design (CAD) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) lab/classrooms, a Distance Education/Videoconferencing room, and residence halls. Coming in Fall 2006, the campus will open the new Ambler Learning Center, a $17 million, state-of-the-art facility incorporating smart classrooms, wireless technology, videoconferencing classroom, new computer labs/classrooms, study lounges, and a 300-seat auditorium. There will also be a math and writing center as well as a visual arts studio that will include an art education classroom. The Learning Center will be the focal point for student learning at Ambler. Each year 3,300 students choose Temple University Ambler, where the campus goal is to weave three core values into the curricula of many of the programs and extra-curricular activities: student-centered learning, community engagement, and respect for the environment. The Ambler campus offers hundreds of undergraduate courses, day and evening, taught by the University's distinguished faculty. Students can begin almost every undergraduate program at Ambler. Depending on the major, students can take all their courses at Ambler. Popular majors that can be completed at Ambler include: Business, Communications (interdepartmental major), Community and Regional Planning, Criminal Justice, Elementary Education (Early Childhood and Special Education), Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Nursing (for RNs), and Psychology. Undergraduate courses include offerings from Temple's Core Curriculum and basic courses in Biology, Chemistry, Geology, and Physics. These enable Pre-Health Professions (Pre-Nursing and Pre-Health Information Management) students to complete the required first two years of prerequisite coursework. Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Podiatry, Pre-Physical Therapy, or Pre-Occupational Therapy students can take all the courses at Ambler required for admission to a professional school. Nurses may also complete the BSN entirely at Ambler. Pre-Law students may remain at Ambler for four years, pursuing degrees in Business, Communications, Community and Regional Planning, Social Sciences, or the Humanities. The campus is home to Temple's Ambler College, which houses the Department of Landscape Architecture and Horticulture, the Department of Community and Regional Planning (B.S. and M.S. programs), and the Center for Sustainable Communities at Temple University Ambler. The beautiful landscaped grounds, also known as the Landscape Arboretum of Temple University Ambler, feature formal gardens, a sustainable wetland garden, an herb garden, wooded areas, a native plant propagation center, and much more. For a change of pace and scenery, Ambler students can also take courses at Main Campus, Temple University Center City, or the Health Sciences Center. (See Bus Service below.) Temple also offers some undergraduate courses at Bucks County Community College, providing another convenient site for Ambler students to take Temple courses. After graduating, many Temple students continue their graduate work at the Temple University Fort Washington Graduate and Professional Center. See the "Off–Site Class Locations/Fort Washington" section below. For more information about Ambler programs, please call the Welcome Center at 215-283-1201 or toll-free at 1-888-GO AMBLER, or check the Temple Ambler website at http://www.ambler.temple.edu/. Academic Awards and Standards at Ambler(See the Office of Academic Advising for more detail.) Ambler Collegial Assembly Awards for Distinguished Academic Achievement: cash awards to Ambler Campus students, graduating within the current academic year, who have cumulative grade point averages of at least 3.5, have their academic files at Ambler campus, have taken the majority of their coursework at Ambler, and have set an example of outstanding academic achievement for the Temple University Ambler community. Students must be nominated by an Ambler campus faculty member. Ambler Collegial Assembly/ Ambler Bookstore Award: a cash award to an Ambler campus graduating student. See the criteria for the Ambler Collegial Assembly Awards. Joseph R. Beltley Scholarship: a $1000 scholarship awarded to an Ambler campus Psychology major who has distinguished herself/himself through outstanding participation in community service. Elizabeth Clarke Award for Conservation Education: an annual award presented to a graduating senior intending to study, teach, or work in the discipline of conservation education; based on the student's positive attitude and financial need. Criminal Justice Scholar's Award: given to an Ambler graduating senior in Criminal Justice who exhibits a passion for learning and outstanding academic achievement. Gold Key Awards for Academic Excellence: given to students in the sophomore, junior, and senior classes who have taken the greatest number of credits at the Ambler campus and have achieved the highest grade point average. Norman J. Kaner Memorial Award: established by the Temple University History Department and supported by family, faculty, and former students in honor of Norman J. Kaner, a member of the History Department from 1968 to1993. This award is given to an Ambler graduating senior in history with the highest grade point average who best exemplifies the values of critical thought, social curiosity, and intellectual vigor that characterized Professor Kaner's teaching and scholarship. Patricia A. Woods Memorial Fund Award: a cash award given annually to an undergraduate in the pre-health professions, who expresses the desire for advanced undergraduate study in allied health or post-graduate study in the health professions, with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher and a demonstrated commitment to the health professions through experience or service. Dean's List: letters are received by students from the Dean of the college in which they are enrolled in accordance with the academic criteria for scholastic distinction established by their college or school. See Academic Policies and Regulations. Academic Standards: Students may receive an academic warning, be placed on probation, or be dismissed from the University based on University standards. See Academic Policies and Regulations. Support ServicesThe services described below are tailored to the needs of Ambler campus students. For further information about support services provided at Ambler, please check the campus website (http://www.ambler.temple.edu/current/services.htm) and/or the corresponding sections in the Bulletin describing these services. Academic Support ServicesGeneral Academic Advising Academic Advising for the Fox School of Business and Management Academic Advising for Criminal Justice
Center for Student Professional Development Computer Centers Computer Labs and Classrooms — Ambler Campus Disability Resources and Services Library Mathematics and Science Tutoring Center Readmission/Reinstatement Tutorial Services Writing Center Other ServicesAdmissions Bookstore Bursar Bus Service Copy Center Health Services Parking Student Financial Services/ Financial Aid (Also see Bursar above.) Registration/ID Cards Welcome Center Special FacilitiesAthletic Facilities Center for Sustainable Communities (CSC) at Temple University Ambler Greenhouse Infant Study Lab Landscape Arboretum of Temple University Ambler The Ambler campus was officially designated an arboretum in March 2000. Now known as The Landscape Arboretum of Temple University Ambler, it continues to develop as a living laboratory. As the home of Temple University's Department of Landscape Architecture and Horticulture, the Ambler campus has a myriad of learning gardens, including an herb garden, ground cover garden, native plant garden, formal gardens, rock wall, woodland garden, wetland garden, trial garden, large perennial borders, a planned winter contemplative garden featuring fragrant plants, a proposed xeriscape garden featuring a special collection of dwarf conifers, and a green roof garden. Student LifeLeadership Awards at Ambler CampusFor more information on leadership awards, contact the Office of Student Life. The following awards are presented annually: Alpha Chi Rho, Phi Kappa Chi chapter, Matthew Bythrow Memorial Book Scholarship: to remember an Ambler Business student who died tragically in 2004, the chapter presents $200, twice a year, to a student who exemplifies the five responsibilities of the Alpha Chi Rho fraternity: academic achievement, community service, financial need, leadership, and involvement in social activities. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Phi Beta Omega Chapter, Book Award: $350 presented to a sophomore, junior, or senior African American student with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 who has demonstrated involvement in extracurricular activities, focusing on campus and community service. Alumni Scholarship: presented by the Ambler Alumni Network to a student in good standing. Recipients must demonstrate financial need, possess a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0, and participate in extracurricular activities at Ambler. In a brief essay, the student must describe how the Ambler campus has influenced him/her. Bob Sundermeier Award: an annual award to an undergraduate student, with a cumulative grade point averages of at least 2.5, who, through participation in extracurricular activities involving leadership roles and campus service, demonstrates the characteristics of the friendliness, ingenuity, and dedication of the late Bob Sundermeier, a member of the Ambler Facilities management staff for many years.. Criminal Justice Leadership Award: awarded to a graduating Criminal Justice major who has demonstrated academic excellence and an affinity for service to the Criminal Justice Department and the community. Dean James Blackhurst Award: named for James Blackhurst, Dean of the Ambler Campus from 1984 to 1995, the award is presented to a student with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 for outstanding leadership and service at Ambler. Dean's Leadership Award: a maximum of five awards are presented to graduating seniors. Recipients must have made outstanding contribution(s) to the Ambler campus community during their years at Temple, possess a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5, and demonstrate leadership qualities through academic, co-curricular, and/or other services. Jamie Dickson Memorial Scholarship: $500 awarded by the Phi Kappa Chi chapter of Alpha Chi Rho fraternity to an individual from the Ambler campus who embodies compassion and determination. The recipient is a sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student, must possess a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5, and must display involvement in extracurricular activities at Ambler, focusing on campus and community service. The Louise Bush-Brown Good Citizenship Award: presented to the female upperclassman of the Residence Halls who, in the opinion of her fellow residents, has been the most considerate, most tolerant, and most loyal and responsible in her devotion to the ideals of the University. The name of the winner is added to the bronze plaque hanging in East Hall residence. Mary Wald Banking and Finance Prize: a $500 award given to a Temple University student who has a minimum grade point average of 2.75 and has made an outstanding contribution in the current school year to one of the Ambler campus Fox School of Business and Management student organizations. Outstanding Freshman Award: presented, when warranted, to a student who demonstrates leadership potential during the freshman year. Outstanding Student Leader of the Year Award: presented to the outstanding student leader of the current academic year. Outstanding Student Organization of the Year Award: presented to the one student organization that has been a “shining example” to other organizations during the academic year by sponsoring quality programs that showed innovation and hard work. Russell Conwell Award: sponsored by the Office of Student Life, this award is presented to a student or a student organization that has stepped outside their comfort zone to be involved in campus life. Special Achievement Award: presented to the student or organization for a specific program or service that has had an impact on the quality of life at Ambler campus in this academic year. Office of Student Life Student Activities Office Student Organizations Student Government Association Recreation Services Residence Halls Student Media Off-Site Class LocationsTemple University Fort Washington The Office of Non-Credit and Special Programs, located at TUFW, provides seminars at the Graduate Center in professional development and computer applications for today's workforce. Temple University Fort Washington also provides hundreds of non-credit programs at the Ambler and Fort Washington Campuses throughout the year. From certificates in meeting and wedding planning, to digital photography, to trips to historical sites and museums, the non-credit courses are designed to enhance professional skills and enrich personal interests. Workshops are also available to prepare for the SAT, GMAT, LSAT, and GRE. Temple University Fort Washington's LifeLong Learning Society is comprised of a series of courses offered in the daytime during the fall and spring semesters for older individuals with an interest in furthering their education. These personal enrichment courses range from explorations of classical music to discussions of current events. Bucks County Community College ADMINISTRATIONSophia Wisniewska, Dean, Ph.D., Bryn Mawr College Kathleen Welsh Beveridge, Director of Development and Alumni Affairs, B.A., University of Notre Dame Jenny Rose Carey, Director, The Landscape Arboretum of Temple University Ambler, BSc, Southampton University, England Linda Cotilla, Suburban Campus Libraries Head, M.S.L.S., Villanova University Marylou Delizia, Director, Temple University Fort Washington Graduate and Professional Education Center; Director, Office of Non-Credit and Special Programs; Acting Associate Dean for Academic and Student Support Services, M.Ed., Temple University Jeffrey Featherstone, Director, Center for Sustainable Communities; Chair and Research Professor, Department of Community and Regional Planning, Ph.D., Temple University Bonnie Frumer, Assistant Dean for Curriculum, M.A., Temple University Susan Hyer, Associate Director, Computer Services, M.Ed., Beaver College (Arcadia University) Saul Katzman, Director of Finance and Operations, B.B.A., Temple University Wanda Lewis-Campbell, Assistant Dean for Student Life, Ed.D., Temple University Michael Schlotterbeck, Director of Enrollment Services and Marketing , M.J., Temple University Sylvia Studenmund, Manager for Administration, Ed.M., Temple University Lolly Tai, Chair, Landscape Architecture and Horticulture, Professor of Landscape Architecture, Ph.D., Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh College of Art, R.L.A., F.A.S.L.A. Philip R. Yannella, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee StaffAmy Alderson, Marketing and Special Events Coordinator, M.A. in Education, LaSalle University Derik Badman, Access Services Librarian, M.S., Drexel University Michael Bavas, Senior Technical Support Specialist, Computer Services, M.I.S., Kennedy Western University Marie Brasch, Administrative Assistant and Meeting Coordinator, Temple University Fort Washington John Costa, Coordinator, Student Activities, B.A., Temple University Tony J. D’Orazio, Assistant Director of Development and Alumni Affairs, B.A., Rider University James Duffy, Public Relations and Web Site Coordinator, B.A., The Pennsylvania State University Rhonda E. Geyer, Director, Non-Credit Programs, B.A., Mansfield University Karen Grow, Media Coordinator of Instructional Support Services, B.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University David Kaiser, Director of Enrollment Management, Fox School of Business and Management, B.A., Temple University Patricia Kelly, Schedule Manager, B.A., College of William and Mary Barbara M. Leopold, Assistant Director, Financial Aid, B.A., Temple University Irene Lojeski, Supervisor, Academic Services, Ed.M., Temple University Sonia Medina, Office Manager, Student Services Paul Myers, Recreation Specialist, M.Ed., East Carolina University Rachel Oliver, Admissions Counselor, B.A., Temple University Larry O’Reilly, Senior Technical Support Specialist, Computer Services, Temple University Fort Washington, B.B.A., Temple University Reid Overturf, Senior Technical Support Specialist, Computer Services Linda Palmarozza, Department Manager, Department of Landscape Architecture and Horticulture, B.A., Rutgers, The State University of Jamie Seto, Resident Director, M.A., Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark Campus Maleeka Scott, Data Coordinator Susan E. Spinella, Administrator for Research and Operations, Department of Community and Regional Planning and Center for Sustainable Communities, M.S., Temple University Cory A. Thomas, Assistant Director of Enrollment Services, M.C.P., University of Cincinnati Sandra Thompson, Bibliographic Services Librarian, M.L.S., Drexel University Jennifer Welsh, Admissions Counselor, B.S., State University of New York at Brockport Brent Whiting, Senior Technical Support Specialist, Computer Services, Department of Landscape Architecture and Horticulture, B.S., Temple University Michelle Whiting, Administrative Specialist Program Coordinators/Advisors(See Ambler College listing of faculty advisors for Community and Regional Planning and Landscape Architecture and Horticulture.) Giora "Gary" Baram, Director, Information Science and Technology, Ph.D., University of Toledo Richard Burke, Psychology Advisor, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin Harriet Butterfield, Academic Advisor, Fox School of Business and Management, B.A., Temple University Francis Christoph, Jr., Ambler Campus Director of Mathematics, Ph.D., Rutgers, The State University of Lucille D’Emilio-Wilkinson, Academic Advisor, M.A., La Salle University Scott Gratson, Program Director for the Communications Major, Ph.D., University of Denver Leonard O. Greenfield, Coordinator of Anthropology, Ph.D., University of Michigan John Helferty, Chair, Department of Electrical Engineering, Ph.D., Drexel University James Hilty, Coordinator of History, Ph.D., University of Missouri Michael Hooper, Coordinator of Political Science, Ph.D., University of Illinois Joseph A. Hrusovsky, Engineering Advisor, Associate Professor Emeritus, College of Engineering, M.S.E.E., Lehigh University Barbara Hughes, Director, RN-BSN Program, R.N., M.S.N., University of Pennsylvania Wendy Lebing, Assistant Dean, QA/RA Program, M.A.L.D., Tufts University; M.S., Temple University Mia K. Luehrmann, Associate Dean for the Sciences at Ambler, College of Science and Technology, Ph.D., University of Illinois, Urbana Robert Mason, Director, Environmental Studies, Ph.D., Rutgers University Susan McCaffrey, Academic and Disability Advisor, M.S., Western Maryland College Noreen Moskalski, CITE Coordinator, Ambler and BCCC Education Programs, Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University Laurence Lyons Murphy, Coordinator of Intellectual Heritage for Ambler and Tyler, Ph.D., Rutgers, The State University of Nora Newcombe, Coordinator of Psychology; Co-Director, Infant Lab, Ph.D., Harvard University Diana Pazicky, Coordinator of English, Ph.D., Temple University Bonita Silverman, Department of Nursing, M.S., Thomas Jefferson University Jane Slotterback, Advising Coordinator, School of Communication and Theater, M.Ed., Temple University Stephanie G. Smith, Director of Academic Advising for the College of Liberal Arts; Advisor, Organizational Studies, M.A., University of Delaware Stephen Smith, Coordinator of Criminal Justice, M.Phil., Cambridge University Robert L. Stafford, Department of Computer and Information Sciences, Ph. D., Yale University John Sorrentino, Coordinator of Economics, Associate Professor, Ph.D., Purdue University Rani Thiramongkol, M.B.A. Advisor, Fox School of Business and Management, Ph.D., Oklahoma State University Patricia Vorndran, Career Coordinator, M.A., West Chester University Janine C. Warnas, Academic Advisor, M.S., Gwynedd-Mercy College Susan Young, Associate Director of Undergraduate Student Services, Fox School of Business and Management, M.Ed., Lehigh University |
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