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Temple University Ambler
Cheryl Boyer, Acting Dean
(215) 283-1227
With a convenient location, great course offerings, and a
friendly atmosphere, Temple University Ambler is an ideal place
to pursue undergraduate work in suburban Montgomery County. Just
18 miles north of the Main Campus (and minutes from Route 309 and
the PA Turnpike), Ambler offers the best of two worlds: the
coziness of small college campus plus the excitement and vast
resources of a great University. Commuters and residents enjoy
Ambler's stunning grounds, state-of-the-art computer labs,
"smart" classrooms, vibrant student life, and
recreational facilities that include an exercise/weight room,
indoor pool, sand volley ball pit, tennis and basketball courts,
jogging trail, and in-line skating area. Come join the 4,100
students who choose Temple University Ambler each year.
Every semester Ambler offers hundreds of undergraduate courses,
day and evening, taught by the University's distinguished
faculty. Students can start 107 majors at Ambler -- almost every
undergraduate program at Temple University. Depending on the
major, students can take all their courses at Ambler. Then again,
for a change of pace and scenery, Ambler students can also take
courses at Main, Center City, Tyler, or the Health Sciences
Campus. The University even provides free bus service which runs
between Temple campuses in the fall and spring. Students
commuting by car will find ample parking space. For those
traveling by public transportation, the University provides free
shuttle bus service between the campus and the SEPTA railroad
station in Ambler (which is also a stop on SEPTA's bus line #94
from Chestnut Hill).
Ambler's undergraduate curriculum is strong in arts and sciences,
business, communications, and education, enabling students in
these majors to complete their degrees on campus. Undergraduate
courses include offerings from Temple's Core Curriculum and basic
courses in biology, chemistry, geology, and physics. These enable
pre-allied health students to complete the required first two
years of prerequisite coursework and also allow pre-medical,
pre-dental, pre-pharmacy, or pre-physical therapy students to
take all their 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, social sciences, or
the humanities.
Ambler's facilities include modern science laboratories, a
library, extensive computing labs, a computer-assisted design
lab, and a residence hall. The campus is the home of Temple's
Department of Landscape Architecture and Horticulture, unique in
its emphasis on urban landscape architecture and its ecological
orientation toward open space and landscape planning. The
beautiful landscaped grounds feature formal gardens, orchards,
wooded areas, and an arboretum.
Ambler attracts students who live or work north of Philadelphia,
including those from Bucks, Lehigh , Montgomery, and Northampton
Counties. Ambler even offers undergraduate courses in Business
Administration and Education at Bucks County Community College,
making it easy for Bucks students to start their Temple degree at
a convenient location. The Blue Route also makes Temple
University Ambler easily accessible to students from Chester and
Delaware Counties.
After graduating, many Temple students continue their graduate
work at Temple University Fort Washington. Located in the Fort
Washington Office Center, this graduate and professional center
features corporate-style classrooms and state-of-the-art computer
labs. There students may complete 11 master's degrees in business
administration and pharmaceutics, two certification programs in
education, and several certificate programs in engineering and
pharmaceutics.
For more information about Ambler programs, please call the
Welcome Center at (215) 283-1230 or toll-free at 1-888-GO AMBLER.
No place so close can take you so far!
Academic Standards
Ambler students' names will be placed on the Ambler Dean's List for any semester in which they complete a minimum of 12 semester hours for letter-graded courses and earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 or better.
In accordance with academic standards established by the colleges or schools in which Ambler students are enrolled, they may receive an academic warning, be placed on academic probation, or be dismissed from the University.
Career Development Services
Job Center, (215) 283-1273
This office assists students with their career planning and placement efforts. Students can obtain career advising, attend workshops in resume and cover letter writing, learn about interviewing techniques, and find out about job-search strategies. Career resource materials are available. In addition, there is a component for Cooperative Education, Externships, and Internship Programs.
Computer Centers
(215) 283-1450
Scholars Information Center
Room 29, Library Building
The "state of the art" Scholars Information Center is equipped with 50 IBM PC compatible Gateway 2000 P2-233 computers, ten Apple Macintosh Performa 630s, Apple and PC scanners, high-speed dot matrix printers, and HP color inkjet printers. HP laser printers are available for a nominal charge. The PC and Macintosh computers link to Temple's IBM Mainframe and UNIX mini-computer systems, E-Mail, Internet, and the World Wide Web. The SIC is also connected to Paley Library's CD-ROM databases. Numerous Windows software applications are available for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, graphics, statistics, etc. Windows 95 operating system software and applications, including MS Office 97 are used.
Microcomputer Center/Small Teaching Labs
Room 1, 2, and 4, Library Building
Room 207, Widener Hall
Used primarily for computer instruction these rooms are equipped with the latest technology available, including IBM PC compatible Gateway 2000 P2-233 machines, dot matrix and laser printers. Room 1 is equipped with 16 computers, Room 2/4 has 28, and Widener 207 has 24 work stations. Faculty interested in reserving the lab for computer instruction should call the Computer Center at 283-1450.
Microcomputer Center/CAD Lab
Room 25, Library Building
Room 25 is available for computer instruction and CAD courses. The hardware available includes 12 new IBM PC compatible Gateway 2000 P2-233 computers with 17" color monitors, one HP LaserJet printer, and HP Design Jet 330 plotter, and digitizing tablets. A variety of software applications are available including AutoCAD and LandCAD. Faculty interested in reserving the lab for computer instruction should call the Computer Center at 283-1450.
PC Lab/Temple University Fort Washington
The PC lab at Temple University Fort Washington consists of 30 IBM PC compatible Gateway 200 P2-233 computers, three HP color inkjet printers, one HP scanner, and one HP LaserJet printer. Windows 95 and MS Office 97 is available as well as a variety of other software applications. The PC lab is available for classroom instruction and courses offered at TUFW.
Macintosh Lab/Temple University Fort Washington
The Macintosh lab at Temple University consists of 20 Apple Macintosh 9600 computers with 17" AV monitors, three HP color inkjet printers, one HP scanner, and one HP LaserJet printer. The Mac lab is available for classroom instruction for the graduate programs and courses offered at TUFW. Word processing, spreadsheet, database, graphic and statistical software are available.
Continuing Education
Academic Advising
Administration Building, 3rd floor
(215) 283-1237
Students who have not formally applied for admission to Temple University but are interested in taking undergraduate courses for personal or professional growth, or for future admission to a degree program, are encouraged to use our Continuing Education services. Academic advisers are available during day and evening hours to discuss eligibility to enroll, course choices, program requirements, and the application process.
Disability Resources and Services
Administration Building, 1st Floor
(215) 283-1235(Voice/TTY)
Academic adjustments and accommodations are arranged for students with disabilities. Prospective students with disabilities are encouraged to contact this office to discuss appropriate assistance.
The Ambler Library supports the students and faculty with a collection of more than 90,000 books, current periodicals, microforms, and maps. It operates a media center that houses audiovisual materials such as recordings, tapes, slides, filmstrips, and educational multi-media kits. The library is part of the Temple University Libraries and, through the Online Catalog and daily deliveries of materials requested via interlibrary loan, the academic community is provided with convenient access to the collections of all of Temple's libraries. Paley Library is the main library of the University and holds a collection of 1.8 million volumes and 11,000 current serials. The acquisitions and development of library resources and provision of library services for Ambler are guided by staff who coordinate the activities at Ambler with those on Main Campus. The Ambler Library is connected to the Scholar's Information Center Network that supports online access to the Temple University Libraries' Online Catalog, electronic databases for research provided by Temple, and Internet resources.
Student Financial Services
Financial Aid
Library Building, Room 27 (215) 283-1403
This office provides financial counseling, information, and applications for various financial aid programs.
Cashier
Administration Building
(215) 283-1247
All University financial transactions are handled by the Cashier and Student Financial Services, including sale of parking hang tags/decals.
Tutorial Services
Room 301, Administration Building
(215) 283-1237
Tutoring and Learning Connections (TLC) is the tutorial services program at Ambler. It offers students a range of day and evening tutorial services including free departmental tutoring and individualized peer tutoring. Each semester a schedule of free departmental tutoring and a registry of peer tutors is available at the following locations. Student Life, Faculty Offices, School of Business and Management, and Academic Advising.
Writing Center
Room 213 Widener Hall
Hotline: (215) 204-5612
WebSite: www.temple.edu/writingctr/
Students who need help with class assignments including writing papers and reports, or interpreting readings are encouraged to visit The Ambler Writing Center. The staff provides one-on-one and small group tutoring utilizing IBM Computers, WordPerfect software, electronic dictionaries, invention programs and on-line grammar handbooks.
Temple University Fort Washington
401 Commerce Drive
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 283-1304
Temple University Fort Washington (TUFW) Graduate and Professional Education Center is the home for Ambler's advanced degree programs in Business, Education, Electrical Engineering, and Pharmaceutical QA/RA. The Office of Non-Credit and Special Programs is located at TUFW, and the facilities are used for business training and meetings during the day. TUFW is located in the Fort Washington Office Center, close to Rt. 309 and the PA Turnpike and features corporate-style classrooms and state-of-the-art computer labs. Some undergraduate classes are offered there.
Welcome Center
Administration Building
1-888-GO AMBLER
This office provides visitor information, course catalogues, brochures on Temple University programs, and information about non-credit courses and workshops. Students and visitors may arrange campus tours with a Student Ambassador or schedule an information session with an Admissions Counselor.
Cheryl Boyer, Acting Dean, Ed.D, Temple University.
Virginia Carter, Ed.D., Rutgers University.
John Collins, Chair, Department of Landscape Architecture and Horticulture, M.L.A., Harvard University.
Marylou Delizia, Director of Special Programs, M.Ed., Temple University.
Kevin Freese, Acting Assistant Dean for Academic Services, B.A., Temple University.
Bonnie Frumer, Assistant Dean for Academic Planning and Advising, M.A., Temple University.
Wendy Lebing, Director of Marketing and Promotions, M.A.L.D., Harvard/Tufts University.
Wanda Lewis-Campbell, Assistant Dean for Student Life, M.S.W., University of Connecticut.
William Wilkinson, Financial Manager, B.S., LaSalle University.
Kevin Wood, Director, Non-Credit Programs, B.S., Pennsylvania State University.
Maryanne Benson, Administrative Assistant to the Dean.
Kim Berring, Coordinator of Student Activities, M.Ed., Temple University.
John Bowser, Academic Adviser, M.Ed., Temple University and M.S., University of Pennsylvania.
Marie Brasch, Administrative Assistant, Special Programs.
Linda Cotilla, Suburban Campus libraries Head, M.S.L.S., Villanova University.
Geraldine Dowdle, Coordinator for Registration and Financial Services.
Judy Ermigiotti, Academic Adviser, M.A., Rider College.
Stephanie Galloway, Recruitment and Statistics Coordinator, M.P.A., University of Pittsburgh.
Ruth Gardner, Office Manager, Academic Advising, B.A., Temple University.
Susan Hyer, Manager, Computer Services, M.Ed., Beaver College.
Patricia Kelly, Schedule Manager, B.A., College of William and Mary.
Paul Myers, Recreation Specialist, M.Ed., East Carolina University.
Larry O'Reilly, Assistant Lab Supervisor, Computer Services, Fort Washington.
Reid Overturf, Assistant Lab Superviser, Computer Services.
Elisabeth Reap, Assistant Director, Financial Aid, B.A., Temple University.
Sandra Thompson, Assistant Librarian, M.L.S., Drexel University.
Jean Thorsten, Office Manager, Faculty Offices, M.Ed., Temple University.
Richard Burke, Professor Emeritus, Department of Psychology, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Harriet Butterfield, School of Business and Management, Academic Adviser, B.A., Temple University.
Jeanne Chen, M.L.S., Appalachian State University.
Francis Christoph, Jr., Coordinator of Mathematics, Ph.D., Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.
John Collins, Chair, Department of Landscape Architecture and Horticulture, M.L.A., Harvard University.
Alvin Greenspan, Coordinator of Engineering, Professor Emeritus, M.S.M.E., Drexel University.
James Hilty, Department of History, Ph.D., University of Missouri.
Joseph Hrusovsky, College of Engineering, M.S.E.E., Lehigh University, P.E.
Barbara Hughes, Coordinator RN-BSN Program, R.N., M.S.N., University of Pennsylvania
Richard Kaplan, Academic Coordinator, QA/RA Program, Ph.D., Mount Sinai School of Medicine CUNY.
James S. Karra, Coordinator of Physics, Associate Professor, Ph.D., Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.
Ellis Katz, Coordinator of Political Science, Professor, Ph.D., Columbia University.
Richard Klafter, Director of Graduate Studies, College of Engineering, Ph.D., City University of New York.
Ann Matonis, Coordinator of English, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania.
Helene A. Matt, Academic Adviser, Ed.M., Temple University.
Maria Luisa Morsi, College of Allied Health Professions, R.D., M.S., Drexel University.
Thomas W. O'Connor, Jr., School of Pharmacy, Program Director, QA/RA Program, M.B.A., Pharm.D, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Sciences.
Douglas Painter, Coordinator of Intellectual Heritage, Ph.D., University of Michigan at Ann Arbor.
Sheperd Roberts, Department of Biology, Ph.D., Princeton University.
Helen H. Robinson, School of Business and Management, Director of Academic Services, B.A., Temple University.
Bonita Silverman, Department of Nursing, M.S., Thomas Jefferson University.
Stephen Smith, Coordinator, Criminal Justice, M.Phil., Cambridge University.
John Sorrentino, Department of Economics, Associate Professor, Ph.D., Purdue University.
Rani Thiramonghol, School of Business and Management, Academic Adviser, Ph.D., Oklahoma State University.
Alan Wells, Ambler Director of Academic Advising for Communications and Theater, Ph.D., Washington University.
Robert H. West, Department of Sociology, Associate Professor, Ph.D., Yale University.
Susan Young, School of Business and Management, Academic Adviser, M.Ed., Lehigh University.
Gloria Zucker, School of Social Administration, Resource Associate, M.S.W., University of Michigan.
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