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Beloved TJC Chancellor and CEO Announces Retirement – will leave legacy of educational leadership and community partnerships

Dr. Mike Metke

Dr. Mike Metke

TJC Chancellor Dr. Mike Metke announced Thursday at the monthly Board of Trustees meeting that he plans to retire in early summer, 2019.

Metke is the sixth President/Chancellor to lead TJC in its 92 plus year history and is in his 12thyear at the helm. His retirement, effective June 30, 2019, will conclude a career of more than 44 years in education.

In a letter sent to all TJC employees, Metke noted that the time is right for transition.

“A plaque on my wall from our friends says:  ‘To every thing there is a season… A time to be lost and a time to be found.’  ‘Fathers’ Day 1987.’  The second half of my life has been meaningful and joyful, with Tyler being the very best.  I only wish we had arrived sooner! Time is such a thief, but we are in Tyler to stay!

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For more than 90 years, Tyler Junior College has helped students find fulfilling careers

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TJC has an outstanding record of academic quality offering more than 130 degree and certificate programs and extensive training and technical programs.

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Phi Theta Kappa was established in 1918 and is recognized by the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges as the official honor fraternity for two-year colleges.

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TJC offers 14 different Allied Health and Nursing degrees.

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We award nearly $4 million in scholarships annually.

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Most of our programs have excellent job placement right at graduation, and our Associate's Degrees are transfer-ready.

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This year marks TJC's 92nd anniversary. As it looks to the future, TJC will continue to expand opportunities for student success.

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TJC alumnus presents U.S. flag to TJC president for branch locations

Patrick Smallwood, TJC alumnus and former executive president of the College’s Student Senate, recently presented Dr. Juan E. Mejia, TJC president for branch locations and district provost, with a special recognition that included a flag which had been flown over the U.S. Capitol and signed by Congressman Louie Gohmert, U.S. representative from Texas Congressional District 1 since 2005.

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TJC students Esparza and Marling named 2018 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholars

Tyler Junior College students Griselle Esparza and Kristin Marling are two of 207 Phi Thet…

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TJC enrollment hits historic high

For the first time in its 92-year history, Tyler Junior College has not only reached but s…

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