Biography

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.

Education

• Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Higher Education Administration and Leadership
Liberty University, VA — Doctoral Candidate, anticipated completion May 2027
• M.S. Strategic Intelligence, National Intelligence University, DC
• M.A. International Relations, St. Mary’s University, TX
• B.A. Criminal Forensics, Marshall University, WV

Professional Experiences

Dean/Director of Graduate Studies, West Liberty University
Retired U.S. Army Strategic Intelligence Officer
Former Associate Dean, National Cryptologic University
Associate Professor, University of Maryland Global Campus
More than 25 years of military leadership and national security experience
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) candidate, Educational Leadership