James G. Temple serves as Dean/Director of Graduate Studies at West Liberty University, where he leads graduate education, enrollment strategy, academic quality, student success, and program development. He brings extensive experience in higher education, organizational leadership, national security, and adult education.
Before joining West Liberty University, Temple served in senior academic and leadership roles at the National Cryptologic University and taught in higher education. He is also a retired U.S. Army Military Intelligence officer with more than 20 years of service, including leadership assignments supporting national-level intelligence, cybersecurity, joint operations, and international partnerships.
His professional interests include graduate education, organizational leadership, military and veteran student success, enrollment strategy, and developing innovative educational programs that connect academic learning with workforce and community needs.
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