Joseph Templeton was recently given the General Alumni Association’s Faculty Service Award for outstanding service to the University and association.
Templeton, a chemistry professor, was appointed by Chancellor Holden Thorp in 2009 to lead Carolina Counts, an initiative that has saved the University $50 million through finding and eliminating unnecessary administrative cost. He was also the chairman of the Faculty Council from 2006 to 2009.
Templeton is best known for his efforts to streamline operations at the University.