Temple University is embarking on a Strategic Plan Refresh, which builds on the foundation of our current plan, to ensure our institutional priorities align with the evolving needs of our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and surrounding community.
“The Strategic Plan Refresh is a pivotal moment for us to reflect, reimagine, and reaffirm our shared vision for Temple’s future. This process is not just about refining goals—it’s about listening to our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners to ensure that Temple remains a leader in innovation, academic excellence, and social impact. I encourage every member of our university community to engage in this effort, share their perspectives, and help shape a bold and inclusive future for Temple University.”
President John Fry
Why Are We Refreshing the Strategic Plan?
Temple’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and impact requires a continuous, forward-thinking approach. Through this refresh, we aim to:
Timeline
February | Consultant Evaluation and Selection |
March | Stakeholder Engagement Preparation |
April | Public Kick-Off & Stakeholder Engagement |
May | Initial Analysis & Draft Insights |
June | Synthesis & Refresh Drafting |
July | Refinement |
August | Finalizing the Plan |
September | Strategic Plan Refresh Launch |
Executive Committee
Oversight of strategy development, review and approval of key deliverables, guidance on implementation planning.
Executive Committee
- David Boardman, dean, Lew Klein College of Media and Communication (Co-Chair)
- Susan E. Cahan, dean, Tyler School of Art and Architecture
- Heather Clauss, senior associate dean for faculty affairs, Lewis Katz School of Medicine
- Kathryn D’Angelo, associate vice president and chief of staff, Office of the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
- Petra Goedde, professor and chair of history, College of Liberal Arts
- Brian Holtz, associate professor and Liacouras Research Fellow, Fox School of Business and Management
- S. Suresh Madhavan, dean, School of Pharmacy
- Gregory N. Mandel, senior vice president and provost, Laura H. Carnell Professor of Law (Co-Chair)
- Angela Polec, vice president for strategic marketing and communications
- David B Sarwer, senior associate dean for research and strategic partnerships, College of Public Health
- Richard Souvenir, vice provost for strategic initiatives, professor of computer and information sciences
Steering Committee
Input and feedback on emerging themes, strategic framework, and final plan components.
Steering Committee
- Farrah Al-Mansoor, executive director, finance and administrative, Office of the SVP and Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- Tiffenia Archie, associate vice president and chief inclusion officer, Institutional Diversity, Equity, Advocacy and Leadership (IDEAL)
- Mustafa Badi, associate professor, Kornberg School of Dentistry
- Larry Brandolph, vice president for information technology, Information Technology Services
- Jen Bretschneider, assistant dean for students, Beasley School of Law
- Lourdes Cardamone, student president, Temple Student Government
- Martin Droz, associate vice president, main-planning and design, Facilities Management
- Shawn Fagan, assistant vice provost, Enrollment Management
- Tim Fukawa-Connelly, professor, teaching and learning department, College of Education and Human Development
- Olan Bryant Garrett, senior associate vice president, residence halls-main, Student Affairs
- Andrea Gaudini, executive director, strategy, insights and operations, University Marketing
- Larry Kaplan, professor, Lewis Katz School of Medicine
- Ken Korzekwa, professor, pharmaceutical sciences, School of Pharmacy
- Rob Kulathinal, associate professor of biology, College of Science and Technology
- Donna Lamborne, vice dean for strategic initiatives and administration, Klein College of Media and Communication
- Ken Lawrence, alum, CLA '95
- Stephen Lepore, professor, College of Public Health
- Peter Marshall, professor and chair of psychology and neuroscience, College of Liberal Arts
- Meg McGoldrick, alum, CLA '74, FOX '76
- Sandra Mejia, director, student success, Enrollment Management
- Sabrina Minhas, assistant professor, School of Podiatric Medicine
- Emily Moerer, associate vice provost, Undergraduate Studies
- Steve Nappi, associate vice president for technology commercialization and business development, Office of the Vice President for Research
- Joshua Nussbaum, graduate student, EdD; deputy director of emergency management, College of Education and Human Development
- Ruth Ochia, professor of instruction, bioengineering, College of Engineering
- Herb Reid, community partner, Maze Group Development, Inc
- Jessica Reo, executive sen associate athletics director, Intercollegiate Athletics
- Sara Sequin, senior associate director, Global Engagement
- Ray Smeriglio, alum, KLN '15
- Richard Souvenir, vice provost for strategic initiatives, professor of computer and information sciences (Chair)
- Joydeep Srivastava, Robert L. Johnson professor and chair, marketing, Fox School of Business
- Eliza Stasi, assistant vice president, constituent engagement, Institutional Advancement
- Tara Stasik, director, University College
- Andrea Swan, director, community and neighborhood affairs, Office of Community Affairs and Engagement
- Robert Tarola, alum, FOX '73
- Renee Tobin, dean of the graduate school, Office of the Provost
- Nancy Turner, director, Charles Library
- Kimmika Williams-Witherspoon, senior associate dean for strategic initiatives and innovation, Center for the Performing and Cinematic Arts, School of Theater, Film, and Media Arts
- Jennifer Wood, vice provost for faculty affairs, Office of the Provost
- Helen Zeidman, graduate student, public policy MPP, College of Liberal Arts
Contact Us
Questions about the plan or the process? Submit your questions or comments via email.