In a time when we’re unable to gather together in person, it is critical that  students and the public hear from people affected by Temple’s administrative decisions. These decisions threaten jobs and the quality of work we can do at a moment when we’re pushing harder than ever to support our students and the university.

Though these decisions are based on financial concerns, the administration keeps the university’s finances opaque.  Publicly available data indicates that there are ample reserves, but thus far the administration has not committed to making use of a reasonable portion of them to save jobs and maintain high quality working and teaching conditions.

So TAUP is launching a social media campaign to share the depth of our members’ concerns and to increase public understanding and support and to  move the administration to listen to our members.

Think about the effect of the administration’s decisions.  What will your students need in the fall?  What is necessary in order to provide high quality education?  What are you concerned about in relation to your students, your job, and COVID-19?

1. Email taup.organizing@gmail.com with a selfie and quote responding to one of these prompts:

   1. Prompt:

      1. In the fall, students will need…

      2. A quality education requires…

   2. We will place your photo and quote in a graphic and will email it back to you for your approval.

   3. Post your graphic on social media utilizing the hashtags:

      1. #EdNotAusterityTU

      2. #OurTemple

      3. #WhatTUStudentsNeed

   4. Share widely!  Use texts, e-mails, and contact your colleagues to encourage them to share their thoughts as well.

   5. If you have any questions or need any help, please contact the Jenna Siegel jsiegelaft@gmail.com.