The provost is the chief academic officer at a university. In this position, the provost works closely with the president, vice presidents, deans, vice provosts, faculty and students to advance the mission and strategic priorities of the university.

Who is Temple’s Provost?

Temple University’s interim provost, David Boardman, has a meaningful connection with Temple University and the larger Philadelphia community. In addition to his role as provost and dean of Klein College of Media and Communication, he is the founding chair of the Lenfest Institute for Journalism, chair of TheMarkup.org, chair of Spotlight PA, and vice chair of Solutions Journalism Network.