Highlights of Dr. Glenda O. Barron’s presidency (2008-present)
Dr. Glenda O. BarronDr. Glenda O. Barron became Temple College’s 10th president in August 2008. She is a native of Joaquin, Texas, and holds a certificate from Panola Junior College, a bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston, a master’s degree from McNeese State University, and a doctoral degree from The University of Texas. Dr. Barron held positions at Austin Community College, Lamar State College – Port Arthur, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board prior to becoming president of Temple College.
Events during Dr. Barron’s presidency:
2008
Fall: Enrollment at Temple College exceeded 5,000 students, and the college’s first LGBT student group, called “True Colors,” was formed.
2009
Jan. 12: The newly constructed Science Lab Building was dedicated.
Spring: A $200,000 challenge grant was anonymously donated to Temple College for the construction of a new rehearsal hall. The grant required the college to raise $400,000 by December.
Fall: A new emphasis on student success begins as Temple College joins the nationwide Achieving the Dream program and creates the Student Success Division. The Division encompasses the Adult Assistance Center, TRIO program, Educational Assistance Center, Writing Lab and Developmental Courses.
Sept. 12: The newly renovated Mary Alice Marshall Performing Arts Center, including a new orchestra shell, new seating, lighting, carpet, air conditioning, and restrooms, was opened to the public.
2010
April 24: The atrium in the Health Sciences Center was named after Scott and White Healthcare to honor the long-standing partnership between it and the college.
August: Enrollment at Temple College exceeded 6,000 students, and Zero Week was implemented as a student success initiative.
Sept. 27: The Temple College Board of Trustees voted to locate what would be called the East Williamson County Higher Education Center in Hutto, pending citizen approval of a maintenance tax.
Nov. 2: Voters approved a bond for a new classroom building, expansions to the Health Sciences Center and Mary Alice Marshall Performing Arts Center, as well as parking and street improvements.
2011
Aug. 16: Temple College held a groundbreaking for the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Rehearsal Hall.
Dec. 7: The Temple Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class donated a Garden of Remembrance and Reflection, located in the Instructional Services Center courtyard.
2012
November: Temple College was awarded Leader College status in the Achieving the Dream Program.
2013
January: On the 16th, the newly constructed Academic Center was dedicated, and on the 31st, the Temple College golf course closed.
August: The Business and Community Education Division moved from its downtown location to Berry Hall on the main campus.
October: On the 13th, the new EWCHEC facility in Hutto was dedicated.
2014 
Aug. 18: Temple College dedicated its Texas Historical Marker.
2015
April 23: Temple College and Baylor University sign the Baylor Bound transfer agreement.
2016
May: Temple College and Texas A&M University-Central Texas partner to offer a bachelor’s degree with a music emphasis.
A new Student Success Center is constructed on the south end of campus. 