Leslie A. Tirapelle

Vice President for Digital Education & Learning Resources

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Dr. Leslie A. Tirapelle is Vice President for Digital Education & Learning Resources at Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ).

She provides strategic leadership for TUJ’s digital learning ecosystem and a portfolio of academic support and research units, including the Library, Tutoring and Student Success programs, Testing Services, Accessibility Services for students with disabilities, and the Institute of Contemporary Asian Studies (ICAS). Her work focuses on advancing technology-enabled learning, expanding access through online and distance education, and strengthening student success through integrated academic support services. She also leads institution-wide initiatives that leverage technology and innovation to enhance the student experience and support institutional effectiveness across TUJ’s programs.

Prior to joining TUJ in 2021, Dr. Tirapelle served as Dean of Library and Distance Education at Pasadena City College in California, where she led initiatives in digital learning, library services, and student support programs.

Dr. Tirapelle holds a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Administration from the University of Southern California, a Master of Science in Information Systems from Claremont Graduate University, a Master of Library Science from San José State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology from the University of California, San Diego.

She has more than two decades of leadership experience in higher education, with expertise in digital learning, academic libraries, educational technology, accessibility, and student success initiatives.