While it’s unknown exactly when the committee will make its recommendation for the university’s 15th president, it is reportedly on track to announce the candidate this spring.
University stakeholders believe Temple would benefit from improved accessibility to the Board. Trustees acknowledge the needed improvements, but wonder if the public is truly interested in their operations.
The university and faculty union are continuing discussions regarding a new four-year contract and have established negotiation dates for the next month.
Temple joins a list of school districts and universities being investigated by the DOE’s Office for Civil Rights for alleged violation of Title VI since the beginning of the latest Israel-Hamas war on Oct. 7.
The university and union are trading extension offers to secure more time to negotiate without concerns of a strike and receive a fair wage increase and benefits to job security.