TJC names Dr. Cliff Boucher Dean for School of Nursing & Health Sciences | TJC

TJC names Dr. Cliff Boucher Dean for School of Nursing & Health Sciences

Dr. Cliff Boucher, who is serving as Dean of TJC North, has been named Dean for the School of Nursing & Health Sciences at Tyler Junior College.

He assumes the additional duties on July 18.

At TJC, Dr. Boucher also served as Chair and Professor for the Department of Life Sciences and President of the Faculty Senate.  In addition to his work at TJC, he has taught at UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, the University of Michigan, Harvard University Medical School and UT Tyler.  A TJC alumnus, Dr. Boucher received his bachelor's degree from Austin College in Sherman, his doctorate from the University of Michigan, and completed a post-doctoral research fellowship at Harvard Medical School. 

His many honors include the “Commitment to Academic Excellence Award,” presented by The University of Texas at Tyler, 2005-2006; “Valuable Young Alumnus Award,” presented by Tyler Junior College, 2002; and the “Inventor Recognition,” presented by the University of Michigan for research titled, “Hyperacidification of Trans-Golgi Network and Endosomes in Cystic Fibrosis,” 2000.   

Dr. Boucher follows Paul Monagan, who will retire in August after serving TJC as dean for the School of Nursing & Health Sciences since July 2006.  “Dean Monagan successfully provided leadership to a remarkable team comprised of department/program chairs, faculty and staff, all focused on student and community success.   We all value Dean Monagan, and I am honored to have had the chance to work with him.   He is creative, intelligent, and a wonderful servant leader and I consider him a dear friend,” shared Juan E. Mejia, TJC president for branch locations & district provost.  “We will all miss him, and we truly celebrate the legacy he created,” he added.

"I am honored to accept this new role with TJC and look forward to leading the exceptional team of professionals in the School of Nursing & Health Sciences. Dean Monagan leaves big footsteps to fill and I appreciate the outstanding job he did in guiding the various programs for the last 12 years." - Dr. Cliff Boucher

Mejia also shared, “I am very proud of the stellar team from the School of Nursing & Health Sciences and their focus on learning and teaching excellence.   I know that Dr. Boucher’s background, experience, and skill set will complement the team very well.”   

Dean Monagan shared, “My years at TJC have been rewarding and I appreciate the support I have received in my time here as dean. I know the School of Nursing & Health Sciences will be in great hands with Dr. Boucher, and I hope he has a wonderful experience as I have had for the past 12 years.”

Dr. Boucher said, “I am honored to accept this new role with TJC and look forward to leading the exceptional team of professionals in the School of Nursing & Health Sciences. Dean Monagan leaves big footsteps to fill and I appreciate the outstanding job he did in guiding the various programs for the last 12 years. I wish him much happiness in his retirement.”

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