We are committed to upholding an inclusive and equitable community for all.
PG电子试玩平台 is dedicated to building a diverse, vibrant educational community grounded in appreciation for others, open-mindedness and respect. The university was founded on the principle that access to education is a right for everyone. As part of our commitment to inclusive excellence and equity in education, Temple upholds the belief that each student, 教职员工 member’s voice and experiences count and are equally integral to who we are.
It is our shared responsibility to enhance the quality of life for everyone at Temple. We provide a safe, supportive and welcoming environment in which to grow, 学习和工作, thus realizing the transformational power of being a part of the Temple community. All students and all members of the Temple community are encouraged to be who they are without fear or judgment.
Temple condemns all forms of discrimination, including all antisemitic, racist or incendiary language, 仇恨言论, calls to violence, and the disparagement of any person or persons based on religion, 国籍, 比赛, 性别, sexual orientation or identity.
At Temple, every student is valued.
Our universitywide initiatives, academic 项目, resources and research are rooted in equality and empathy so that everyone has the support and resources they need during their time here. Everyone should feel empowered to be themselves, be open to new experiences and be a part of solutions to pressing challenges, and we are our students’ greatest 提倡 while they are here.
要做到这一点, Temple emphasizes and welcomes authentic conversations about real problems on our campuses, nationwide and in the world, and we believe that this is key to an open, inclusive and safe campus environment. We continually evolve over time to address important topics and make necessary change.
Learn more about the university initiatives, 项目, resources and services intended to help everyone feel safe and free to find their place at Temple.
University Anti-racism Initiatives
In 2020, Temple committed $1 million to combat racism. This is our promise to identify new ways we can address racism on our campuses, in Philadelphia and in society at large.
Our initiatives include campuswide anti-racism training and core curriculum changes, reinvesting in anti-racism education, creating the Center for Anti-Racism, prioritizing recruitment and retention of 教师 and employees of color, establishing a bridge program for North Philadelphia youth to create better pathways to higher education, and much more.
Learn more about the university’s pledge to combat racism and support anti-racism education and programming.
Center for Anti-Racism
由 蒂莫西·维尔贝克, a civil rights attorney and associate professor in the Department of Africology and African American Studies at Temple, the center seeks to solve problems of racial inequity and injustice. 它于11月开业. 14, 2022, and it is the focal point of the university’s research in this area as well as a home for collaboration among scholars from across Temple and other universities.
Interfaith Inclusion Services
Temple is committed to serving the university’s interfaith community. Services and partnerships such as the Temple Interfaith Council and the Blue Ribbon Commission on Antisemitism and University Responses help 理想的 support interfaith engagement at Temple.
第九条
第九条 is a federal law that ensures every member of the Temple community has equal access to the university’s educational resources, full participation in all of Temple’s activities and protection from discrimination based on sexual identity.
Equal Opportunity 合规
Temple’s policies prevent and address unlawful discrimination and harassment, and an Affirmative Action Program for equal opportunity in employment. Equal Opportunity 合规 (EOC) at Temple supports the university’s efforts and policies with information, assistance and complaint resolution.
Support for LGBTQIA+ Students
Temple is proud to support our LGBTQIA+ students, 教职员工. We strive to provide a safe and welcoming environment as well as resources that address the evolving needs of our community.
理想的’s Gender and Sexuality Inclusion Center hosts events and 项目 designed to be intersectional. In addition to the center, the university has LGBTQIA+ organizations focusing on everything from advocacy to professional networks and even an a cappella group. 你也可以 learn more about National Coming Out Week at Temple, which brings awareness to National Coming Out Day on Oct. 每年11个.
Preferred Names, Pronouns and Gender Identity
Temple believes that identity is critical to who you are. We honor individuals by providing a process that allows you to use your preferred name in the campus community and provide students, 教师, staff and alumni the option to indicate their preferred pronouns and 性别 identity.
Health and Well-being
We know that navigating college can be challenging for our students. We provide support systems and resources to help students manage the demands of college and set them on a pathway for success. Learn more about the Health and Well-being Division at Temple.
Wellness Resource Center
The Wellness Resource Center offers creative and innovative 项目 to provide students with what they need to thrive during their time at Temple. 通过研讨会, personal wellness consultations and more, students have opportunities to learn how to make empowered, informed decisions while in college.
Student Health Services
Student Health Services provides students with affordable, accessible and high-quality primary healthcare. Located on Main Campus, Student Health Services is staffed with board-certified physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and medical assistants to meet students’ healthcare needs.
樱桃储藏室
The 樱桃储藏室 combats hunger in the Temple community by supplying nutritious emergency food.
Assistive Technology
PG电子试玩平台 works with students, 教职员工 to ensure that facilities, information and technology it creates or provides are accessible in accordance with applicable law. You can request disability services such as assistive technology, be matched with a peer mentor and request accommodations.
PG电子试玩平台APP的路线
PG电子试玩平台APP的路线 is an interactive map of Main Campus to help you find accessible paths, including building entrances, parking and restrooms.
Support for International Students
Global Engagement
The Temple community comprises students from all over the world—approximately 3,000 international students study at Temple. Our international students always have a home here.
Temple’s Office of Global Engagement recruits a diverse international student body, ensures that international students have the needed resources and support for success, and encourages students to study abroad.
Scholarships for International Students
The #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship is one of the financial awards offered at Temple for international students. 每年, it recognizes two first-year international students with a vision for enhancing intercultural understanding with an annual, renewable scholarship.
Student 组织
Through OWL Connect, you can find student organizations and opportunities that help you discover and engage with peers, align with your personal goals and values, develop and expand your interests, lead initiatives that are important to you, and become more involved on campus and in Philadelphia.
Explore student organizations at Temple.