The mission of the Temple University faculty is to educate working people. Our 1888 charter declares: “The purpose for which the Corporation is formed is the Support of an Educational Institution intended primarily for the benefit of Working Men.” Russell Conwell, the founder, aimed to provide a third-level education to those who had neither the money nor the freedom to pursue it as the more … Continue reading We Must Defend Our Educational Mission
Temple University’s strategic plan seeks to establish itself as a leader in higher education by integrating sustainability and climate change into its curriculum. Reports highlight the necessity for sustainability fluency in future jobs, yet Temple has fallen short on its curricular commitments. Emphasizing student demand, the authors propose actionable recommendations for improvement. Continue reading Teaching Climate Change and Sustainability for the Future of Work and the World
Temple is falling short in the goal to decarbonize operations. Continue reading Temple Must Decarbonize
Editor’s note: This is a jointly written op-ed expressing the concerns of numerous faculty across campus. It follows this PowerPoint presentation to the Faculty Senate on February 26, 2024. The authors and other signatories of the letter are listed below. I am not one of the authors. As editor, I chose to publish it because The Faculty Herald should provide opportunities for faculty and librarians … Continue reading Op-Ed: Calling for a Transformation in Temple’s Leadership
