To our valued parents and family members:
It was a pleasure connecting with so many of you during the summer through both in-person orientations and virtual orientation programming. In just a few weeks, your students will begin their first semester as a Temple Owl. As is typical in the college experience, the next few years will be filled with happy moments, new friends, and exciting opportunities. There will also be moments of stress, anxiety, and frustration. No matter what your student goes through, it will be important to remember that they will not be the only student experiencing those emotions. We in the Dean of Students Office value our partnership with you, and we intend to work together to help your student succeed.
The Dean of Students Office can provide information and offer support to you and your student during these next few years. Our office leads a university-wide CARE Team to help students with challenging personal issues, combats food insecurity with our Cherry Pantry, and supports students facing extenuating financial circumstances through the Student Emergency Aid Fund. We also work with many university departments you have met throughout the summer to help engage, develop, and retain your students through to a successful graduation. We hope to connect with your students as we talk about registering to vote, being a good neighbor, and getting involved on campus.
If you have questions about how or where to find resources at Temple, know that we will be able to answer them. We are committed to working with you to empower your students to advocate for themselves and to help develop skills they will use for the rest of their lives. And, as always, we will continue to support safe, healthy, and successful experiences for all Temple students in collaboration with those who love them the most.
We very much look forward to getting to know you and your students in the coming weeks, months, and years. Reach out any time!
Sincerely,
The Dean of Students Office
Stephanie Ives, Ed.D. - Associate Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Rachael Stark, Ph.D. - Senior Associate Dean of Students
Chris Carey, Ed.D. - Senior Associate Dean of Students
Megan McCloskey – Associate Director, CARE Team
Sarah Johnson – Case Manager, CARE Team
The Dean of Students Office can be reached at dos@temple.edu or (215) 204-7188.
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