Presidential Prospectus
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Presidential Prospectus Founded in 1926, Tyler Junior College (TJC) is a comprehensive, state-assisted public institution offering degrees through the baccalaureate level. Tyler Junior College invites nominations and applications in its search for a visionary President who will continue to enhance the institution’s commitment to academic excellence, student success and community engagement. The President reports to the College’s Board of Trustees. VALUES Mission Statement cademics To provide a comprehensive collegiate experience A that is anchored in the rich traditions of a quality Perseverance education, vibrant student life and community service. Accountability Vision Statement To be a premier institution of higher education Community recognized for its academic and workforce programs, onor student life and community engagement. H xcellence Civility Statement E In keeping with its rich traditions, TJC pledges to maintain a civil campus climate in which students, employees, and visitors can experience a safe, mutually supportive, academically encouraging, egalitarian, and tolerant community. The College of East Texas he formal opening of Tyler Junior schools. More than 2,600 high school College was held in the Tyler High students are earning college credit each TSchool auditorium on September year while in high school because of dual What shall be 17, 1926 with 93 students attending. enrollment opportunities at TJC. Tyler Superintendent G.O. Clough the spirit of was named the first president of the TJC faculty and students consistently Tyler Junior College and TJC was one of the early excel in their respective fields, and junior colleges established in Texas. At this history of excellence has focused College? the time there were less than 300 such national recognition on the College and institutions in the United States. In its has earned the respect of its peers. In inaugural year, the College had nine 2016 and 2018, the Aspen Institute G.O. Clough, faculty members and conferred degrees College Excellence Program named TJC ’s first president on nine graduates. TJC as one of the nation’s top 150 community colleges from over 1,108 Today, TJC is one of the largest schools nationwide. This prestigious community colleges in Texas. With 312 award honors those institutions that full time faculty members, and 355 part- strive for and achieve exceptional levels time faculty members, approximately of success for all students, while they are 12,270 students enrolled per semester, in college and after they graduate. and 1187 degrees/certificates awarded in May, TJC is the only community TJC has produced more than nine college in Texas to offer a Bachelor of decades of exceptional graduates, Science degree in dental hygiene. including: a former deputy director of the CIA, Grammy and Academy For 92 years, TJC has embodied the Award-winners, playwrights, actors true sense of the term “community and actresses, professional athletes, college,” as reflected in its foundational an Olympic gold medalist, prominent promises to provide students with a political figures, health care specialists, quality education, a vibrant student life educators, and business professionals. In and opportunities for service to the a recent survey of current students, 75 community. With more than 130 degree percent said TJC was their first choice and certificate programs, plus extensive for college, and 94 percent said they training and technical programs, TJC would choose TJC again based on their is the best first step for any student, experience so far. whether they plan to transfer to a four- year institution or gain the skills they The community’s generosity led to need to go directly into the workforce. the founding of the College in 1926. When students step onto the 145-acre Thanks to the wonderful, ongoing main campus, they are immediately part support from the community, alumni, of the TJC experience, which includes: parents, students, and friends of this rigorous academics, 60 national great institution, TJC has flourished for championships in athletics, stellar fine 92 years and had record enrollment in and performing arts programs, modern Fall 2018 of over 12,000. As it looks to residential facilities, and organizations the future, TJC will continue to expand and clubs that reflect student diversity. opportunities for student success and Additionally, dual enrollment programs reinforce its role as The College of East and early college high schools are Texas. offered in partnership with area high 92 YEARS OF SUCCESS RICH IN TRADITION. CHARGING FORWARD. The formal opening of Tyler Junior College was held in the Tyler High School auditorium on September 17, 1926, with tremendous local support. For 92 years, TJC has embodied the true sense of the term “community college,” as reflected in its foundational promises to provide students with a quality education, a vibrant student life and service to the community. Thanks to the wonderful, ongoing support from alumni, parents, students, and friends of this great institution, TJC has flourished for 92 years. As it looks to the future, TJC will continue to expand opportunities for student success and reinforce its role as The College of East Texas. 1926 9 FACULTY MEMBERS 93 STUDENTS 9 GRADUATES 2019 667 FACULTY MEMBERS 12,270 STUDENTS PER SEMESTER 1,187 MAY GRADUATES NOTABLE TJC ALUMNI Jimmy Butler, Sarah McClendon, Mitchell Berger, Chris Tomlin, Grammy award- Bobby Inman, NBA (76ers) White House Reporter NFL (Steelers) winning songwriter, singer Admiral, U.S. Navy, (Ret.) 92 YEARS OF SUCCESS 1926 - 2019 More than Founded in 1926, with the first classes held in Tyler High School 130 degrees and certificates there were offered, and extensive training and technical programs. students enrolled and 9 faculty members. 93 State-of-the-art training facilities in Today, there are 12,270 enrolled and 667 faculty members. 5 disciplines nursing and health sciences, power plant technology, elec- tric/electronic controls, HVAC and automotive technology. 18th largest community college in Texas. One of the 1/3 the cost of a public four-year institution. top 3 choices for higher education in East Texas and the Consistently tops in the state and nation in academics, only community college in the top 3. speech and debate, and student media. In a recent survey of current TJC students, More than 75% listed TJC as their 1st choice and 40 clubs and student organizations. 94% said they would choose TJC again based on their first-year experience. 60 National Junior College Athletic Association national st championships. 1 communityFOR college MORE INFORMATION,in Texas VISIT approved to offer a Bachelor of TJC is regarded as a model for Science Degree in Dental Hygiene. best practices Designated a in creating a safe and civil campus environment. Purple Heart College by the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter No. 1935. 9 decades of exceptional graduates including Grammy and Academy Award-winners, actors, award-winning journalists, educators, business leaders, political figures and professional athletes. Bryan Hughes, Will Jennings, Donna Bullock, Shea Whigham, Dom Dwyer, State Senator Grammy and Academy Award Actress Actor MLS player, winning songwriter Orlando City SC Campus TJC operates five primary locations to CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances serve its students and the community. Health System, UT Health East Texas, The main campus, located at 1400 Fifth and TJC. Street, includes more than 145 acres of property and more than 40 buildings. TJC-North provides Lindale and its The main campus is dotted with stately surrounding communities with access hardwood trees and includes eight to general education classes, nursing residence halls. programs and the recently launched veterinary technician program. Our residence halls offer housing for Continuing education courses are also more than 1,200 students to live on offered at this site. TJC-North is located campus. All halls have full-time staff in The Cannery, a retail/entertainment/ to provide operational supervision and residential complex in Lindale. It is student development activities as well a result of a partnership between as video surveillance cameras in the the Lindale Economic Development public areas. Corporation, the Lindale ISD and TJC. TJC-North brings lifelong learning to TJC-West is the home of the School of residents of northern Smith County and Continuing Studies, Skills Training Center provides a resource for high schools in which provides automotive and welding Smith, Van Zandt and Wood counties, technology programs, and Energy where TJC offers dual credit courses that Center that offers training in the latest provide college credit to eligible high industry standards for highly skilled school students. jobs in power plant technology, HVAC, industrial maintenance and electrical and At TJC South-Rusk, located on the electronic controls technology. campus of Rusk State Hospital on U.S. Highway 69, TJC maintains a 12-month TJC-Jacksonville is located on the vocational nursing education program. fourth floor of UT Health East Texas, All academic courses for students within located at 501 South Ragsdale Street, the TJC-Rusk LVN program are offered in Jacksonville. Studies offered at TJC- on site. Jacksonville include the LVN-ADN transition program, designed for a licensed vocational nurse to complete the associate degree nursing program and be qualified to become a registered nurse, as well as general education courses needed to qualify for entry and completion