Martha Temple

Dr. Temple has volunteered more than 10 years of service to the Alumni Organization (AO) beginning as a Member-at-Large shortly after her graduation.  From there, she served as Treasurer and Secretary.  Dr. Temple readily volunteered to fill in for any role or position when others were unable to do so.  She was an invaluable member of the Executive Committee that planned and executed all AO events between 2008 and 2014.  Additionally, Dr. Temple joined the task force that worked to create the GSAPP Alumni Organization Realizing the Vision Commemorative Booklet in honor of the 30th anniversary of the founding of GSAPP and the 75th anniversary of The Psychological Services Clinic.  She has been a member of the Awards Committee and Newsletter Committee for which she oversaw the design, layout, and text editing of the newsletter.  Dr. Temple assisted in the planning of the gala to celebrate the 40th anniversary of GSAPP and 85th anniversary of the Psychological Services Clinic. During board meetings, she provided a systemic view of the Rutgers University structure and changes to board meetings.  Dr. Temple continues to serve as the administrator for the Alumni Forum list serve, which she was instrumental in creating.  When not volunteering her time to the AO, Dr. Temple maintains a private practice in Summit, New Jersey, serves as a Visiting Clinical Supervisor for GSAPP, and works as a Mental Health Professional for Collaborative Law teams.  She is also a pro bono therapist for A Home Within, which is a national organization that helps children or adults who are or have been involved in the foster care system or adoption. 

September, 2008

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: 

Martha Temple (2005 Clinical), has been appointed Associate Director for Clinical Services for Rutgers University Counseling and Psychological Services. In addition to clinical work with graduates and undergraduates on the New Brunswick campuses, she'll be working with the staff of the counseling centers, psychiatry, and alcohol and drug adiction programs to roll out new and expanded services and processes to benefit Rutgers Students.