Aligning incentives and resources with strategic priorities
In 2015, Temple adopted a decentralized budget model called Responsibility Center Management (RCM). The goal of this initiative is to build upon the lessons learned over the last decade to optimize the budget model to better support the mission of the university. In 2024, Temple made the most significant changes to the model since RCM was adopted.
Temple University’s operating budget is primarily driven by tuition revenue and supports key functions such as academic departments, student services, libraries, campus operations, and administration. The RCM model is used to facilitate the allocation of funds across various units. Around 65% to 70% of Temple's $1.2 billion budget is dedicated to compensation and benefits, reflecting Temple’s investment in its faculty and staff.
Feedback from periodic reviews in 2017, 2021, and 2024 was consolidated and revealed several persistent issues. The following chart outlines the challenges and the updates that have been implemented in 2024.
