Report to the Community 2014
Mission Statement
To provide a comprehensive collegiate experience that is anchored in the rich traditions of a quality education, vibrant student life and community service.
Vision Statement To be the region’s premier comprehensive community college, recognized internationally for its academic and workforce programs, student life and community engagement.
Accreditation Tyler Junior College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees. Contact SACSCOC at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4500 or at http://www.sacscoc.org for questions about the accreditation of Tyler Junior College. General inquiries about Tyler Junior College admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs or other offerings should be directed to the College and not the Commission.
The 2014 Report to the Community reflects activity from Sept. 1, 2013 through Aug. 31, 2014 except where otherwise noted.
Joe Prud’homme, MD
President
Ann Brookshire First Vice President
Mike Coker
Second Vice President
Rohn Boone
Tyler Junior College
board of trustees
John Hills
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David Hudson
Clint Roxburgh
Peggy Smith
Lonny Uzzell
president’s MESSAGE In my seven years as president of Tyler Junior College, I can honestly say that each year has felt like our College’s best year yet. The year 2014 was certainly no exception, and it sets up what will be a year of even greater milestones in 2015. If we’re not moving forward, we’re standing still, and I am pleased to report that your favorite junior college is moving forward, full throttle. In 2014, our athletics program earned its 50th – and recently its 51st – national title, great friends of the College established the first Promise scholarship program in Texas, we launched the region’s first early college high school with Chapel Hill Independent School District, we made new friends and we broke ground on a new residence hall. The Robert M. Rogers Nursing & Health Sciences Center was completed just after the close of 2014, as was the Energy Center expansion on the West campus. In the Fall of 2015, we’ll welcome a new residence hall to accommodate 250 more on-campus students. In 2015, we will see the addition of new academic programs – physical therapist assistant and dental assistant, joining programs that launched in the Fall of 2014 such as occupational therapy assistant and wellness and exercise specialist. With the addition of the Rogers center, dental hygiene enrollment will grow by 20 percent and our 5
associate degree nursing program will grow by 50 percent. We begin 2015 with plenty of optimism. Some say we’re living in the end times, but for those of us at TJC, we believe we’re living in the most exciting times yet! I hope you enjoy reading about the accomplishments of 2014 and that we will see you on one of our campuses very soon.
Dr. L. Michael Metke President
Dr. L. Michael Metke President, Tyler Junior College
Since joining TJC as president in 2007, Dr. Mike Metke has established satellite centers in Lindale, Jacksonville and Rusk, overseen a massive infrastructure upgrade at the main campus, led the College’s efforts to establish a new nursing and health sciences facility with the largest public bond election in College history, and strengthened the institution’s reputation and engagement in the community. During his tenure, TJC has seen its enrollment reach an all-time high and its student organizations win national championships and academic and performance awards. With Dr. Metke at the helm, TJC secured a $12 million federal grant for the establishment of a new retail management program, added women’s soccer, women’s softball and a new honors program. He also led an institution-wide movement to improve civility, safety and friendliness amongst employees, students and visitors. And, in 2014, he oversaw completion of the Robert M. Rogers Nursing & Health Sciences Center, a new Energy Center expansion on the West Campus – that was made possible by the support of the City of Tyler, Smith County and the Tyler Economic Development Council – and the breaking of ground for a new residence hall. 3
three PROMISES
Executive Cabinet
Dr. L. Michael Metke President
Dr. Butch Hayes Provost
TO OUR STUDENTS
Dr. Juan Mejia Vice President, Student Affairs
Sarah Van Cleef Vice President, Business Affairs
Dr. Cheryl Rogers
Executive Director, Institutional Effectiveness, Planning and Research
Bill King
Executive Director, Facilities and Construction
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Dr. Kimberly Russell
Vice President, Advancement/External Affairs
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A quality education. Students in the TJC Honors Program enjoy smaller class sizes. Shown with TJ McLemore, English professor and honors program director.
Dr. Aubrey Sharpe Dean, School of Continuing Studies
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A vibrant student life. A long-standing tradition, current TJC students beat the drum during Homecoming Week held Oct. 20-25.
Kevin Fowler
Executive Director, Human Resources
Ellen Matthews
Executive Assistant, President/Board of Trustees
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Community service. TJC President Dr. Mike Metke and Foxy Metke read to students at Bell Elementary school.
college strategic goals
Instructional Deans
Overview
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Build Pathways to Student Success
Dr. Clayton Allen Dean, Professional and Technical Programs
Sarah Harrison
Dean, Humanities, Communications and Fine Arts
by promoting retention, program completion/graduation and student success after graduation in employment or higher education
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Expand Community Relationships
through the expansion and development of new buildings, programs, donors, alumni, and community engagement
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Lisa Harper
Dean, Student Success
Paul Monagan
Dean, Nursing and Health Sciences
Enhance College Operating Effectiveness
by continually reviewing and improving College resources and processes
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Create an Institutional Culture of Continuous Improvement through ongoing professional development, diversity and multicultural opportunities, and campus civility and green initiatives
In each of these four areas, strategic objectives were identified and used by the College as it strives to maintain and strengthen its programs and financial viability. Several initiatives were identified as focus areas for each objective.
Dr. Kenneth Murphy Dr. Aubrey Sharpe Dean, Engineering, Mathematics and Sciences
Dean, Continuing Studies
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accomplishments and awards ACADEMICS • Wesley House, the first faith-based residence hall, opens on TJC campus. It was established by the Wesley Foundation, a charitable arm of the United Methodist Church. • Tyler Junior College, in partnership with Texas Bank and Trust, hosts its first Good Cents program. The year-long series of events, supplemented with a classroom instruction module for first-year students, is designed to improve financial literacy, provide students with financial decision-making skills and reduce current and future debt. • Texas A&M-Commerce and TJC announce a partnership to simplify the transfer process for students transitioning from associate’s degree programs at TJC into bachelor’s degree programs at A&M-Commerce. TJC students who follow the recommended program of study, common core and transfer curriculum, or who have earned an associate’s degree and meet all other admissions requirements, will automatically receive admission to A&M-Commerce in order to begin work toward their bachelor’s degrees. • TJC and Chapel Hill ISD sign a partnership agreement to launch the first Early College in East Texas. Early College participants are able to get up to two years of college credit while still in high school. Chapel Hill’s Early College began fall 2014.
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• TJC announces the first-ever Promise program in the state of Texas. The Rusk TJC Citizens Promise funds two years at Tyler Junior College for the top 50 percent of qualifying Rusk High School graduates beginning with the graduating class of 2014. The Rusk TJC Citizens Promise covers $4,000 per year and is funded by gifts and pledges from Citizens 1st Bank, The Perkins Family Foundation, and others. The program is a partnership between TJC, the TJC Foundation, Rusk ISD, Citizens 1st Bank and The Perkins Family Foundation.
• The TJC Radiologic Technology program achieves a 100 percent pass rate on the state board exam as reported by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. It was the program’s 12th year in a row to mark this achievement. • TJC and Texas Woman’s University create a dual-enrollment agreement that will allow students to pursue an Associate in Applied Science and a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene simultaneously without leaving Tyler. • TJC joins the national community college movement, “Commit to Complete,” an initiative encouraging students to sign a pledge to complete a certificate or associate’s degree. • Baylor University and TJC officials announce the creation of a formal Baylor Bound program that will help students transfer more easily between the two institutions. Beginning in fall 2015, the Baylor Bound program will serve highly motivated Tyler Junior College students who, upon meeting the program’s criteria, will transfer to Baylor toward the goal of completing their undergraduate degree. • TJC and East Texas Medical Center announce a partnership designed to strengthen TJC’s emergency medical services professions (EMSP) program, which provides certificates and associate’s degrees to graduates. The program will also provide improved professional development opportunities for ETMC. TJC offers EMT-Basic, Advanced EMT, and Paramedic options for students.
ATHLETICS • Four sophomore members of the Tyler Junior College baseball team were selected to play in the 2013 Texas-New Mexico all-star game at LaGrave Field in Fort Worth, TX. This annual event is put on by the Texas-New Mexico Baseball Coaches Association and showcases the best sophomore athletes from the NJCAA Region V and NJCAA Region XIV conferences. First baseman Eric Stegent (Brenham, TX), infielder Justin Monsour (McKinney, TX), outfielder Anthony Soriano (Flower Mound, TX), and pitcher Eric Polivka (Georgetown, TX) represented the Apaches in this prestigious event. • Tyler Junior College tennis player, Fausthy Pietersz, was named a recipient of the 2013 James O’Hara Sargent Sportsmanship Award, presented by Rolex Watch, USA, at the USTA/ITA National Small College Championships. The James O’Hara Sargent Sportsmanship Award honors players who display outstanding sportsmanship and exemplify the spirit of college tennis during the USTA/ITA National Small College Championships, hosted by the Three Oak Tennis Center in Fort Myers, FL. • Tyler Junior College Apache Ladies were national runners-up in NJCAA Division I Volleyball. The national tournament was held in Casper, WY. • Dr. Tim Drain, TJC director of intercollegiate athletics, was inducted to the NJCAA Men’s Soccer Coaches Association Hall of Fame. • Sophomore linebacker Larry Thomas earned Defensive MVP honors during TJC’s victory at the fifth edition of the Football Capital of Kansas Bowl. TJC Apaches finished the year ranked 10th in the nation. • TJC sophomore Connor Groom, starting center for the Apaches, was named a 2nd team All-American by the NJCAA National Office. • Former TJC women’s soccer player Ciara Slayton signed a professional contract with Ostersund in Sweden. She became the first Lady Apache soccer player to sign a professional contract. • TJC Athletics began a new era when 16 women’s softball student-athletes signed NJCAA National Letters of Intent in a ceremony held in Wagstaff Gymnasium.
• The Tyler Junior College Apache Ladies basketball team not only earned the Elite Eight in the NJCAA Women’s National Basketball Tournament, but the NJCAA honored the team with a sportsmanship award. The Apache Ladies were awarded the Alberta Lee Cox Sportsmanship award during the final day of the tournament at the Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas. • TJC Cheer finished 3rd place in a division of 17 teams at the National Cheerleaders Association College Nationals in Daytona Beach, FL. • Trenia Tillis-Jones was presented the inaugural Pat Summitt Trophy as the 2014 Russell Athletic/WBCA Junior College/ Community College National Coach of the Year from the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA). • The TJC men’s and women’s tennis teams captured Region XIV Championships at the Region XIV Tournament in Laredo. • TJC men’s tennis finished as national runner-up at the NJCAA Men’s Division National Tennis Tournament at Collin College. • TJC hosted the eighth consecutive NJCAA Div. III World Series. The Apaches clinched their second national baseball championship over Cumberland County (New Jersey) Community College. It was the 50th national championship for the College. • TJC pitcher Daniel Brown was named the 2014 American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Rawlings NJCAA Div. III Player of the Year. Justin Monsour earned the 2014 ABCA Rawlings Gold Glove Award. He is the fifth Apache to earn this coveted award. • Former TJC Apache and Chicago guard Jimmy Butler was named to the 2014 NBA All-Defensive Team. • The 2013-14 NJCAA All-Academic Teams of the Year included the following TJC teams (overall GPA): baseball (3.18), women’s basketball (3.02), women’s golf (3.58), men’s tennis (3.53), women’s tennis (3.43), and women’s volleyball (3.51). Men’s tennis had the 2nd highest team grade point in the nation. Individually, 12 student-athletes were named Academic AllAmericans, including Hannah Robey, a member of the volleyball team, who received the Pinnacle Award for Academic Excellence for her perfect 4.0 GPA. 7
• The National Alliance of Two Year College Athletic Administrators (NATYCAA) announced Tyler Junior College placed third in the 2013-14 NATYCAA Cup Standings (scholarship division). This victory is the 2nd highest finish in school history. The members of NATYCAA also selected Tim Drain, director of athletics, to serve as president for 2014-15. • Former Apache baseball pitcher Jason Jester was drafted by the San Diego Padres. • John-Paul “Dash” Connell, TJC tennis coach, was recognized by the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) as College Coach of the Year at the Tennis Teachers Conference held in New York, NY. • Former Apache soccer star Dom Dwyer, Sporting Kansas City forward, was chosen for the 2014 MLS All-Star Game.
FINE ARTS • The TJC Speech and Debate team won first place in the Small School Division of Overall Sweepstakes at the Texas Intercollegiate Forensic Association’s Spring Championship tournament hosted by Rice University. Four TJC students, Deshawn Weston, Mae Rose Hill, Shanick Ifield and Tyler Larson, qualified for the American Forensic Association national tournament. • TJC Indoor Drumline won the World Class State Championship at the Texas Color Guard Circuit’s state competition at Texas A&M University. • TJC Speech and Debate team won 3rd place in the Community College Sweepstakes Overall at the American Forensic Association’s National Tournament in Phoenix, AZ.
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• The College’s communications and media students swept the competition at their annual state conference, taking top honors in their divisions for newspaper and online. The students won First Place for Overall Excellence for Newspaper Division 4, as well as Sweepstakes for Newspaper Division 4 and Sweepstakes for Online Division 2 during the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association (TIPA) conference. The Texas Intercollegiate Press Association (TIPA) consists of public and private community colleges and four-year universities in Texas that teach journalism or have existing or planned student publications. The annual awards honor excellence in student media. Forty-seven schools and nearly 500 delegates attended the annual conference in San Antonio.
• The Bell Tower Arts Journal competed in the Literary Magazine Contest at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association (TIPA) conference. The Journal received 3rd place in Overall Excellence. Individual top honors went to Christopher Ivan Holliness – 1st Place Essay and Robert DeSanchez – 2nd Place Illustration. • TJC Speech and Debate team competed at the Phi Rho Pi Community College nationals held in Denver, CO. TJC won Silver Sweepstakes in both Individual Events and Overall Events. Interpreters Theatre took Gold and won the coveted HufferGoldman Award, and Mae Rose Hill took 1st Top Overall Speaker.
AWARDS • Brookshire Grocery Co.’s (BGC) work with The Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) Retail Management Certificate Program led to The National Council for Workforce Education (NCWE) recognizing TJC at the 2013 NCWE Exemplary Program Awards luncheon for implementing the first grocery industry association-endorsed, credential curriculum in the state of Texas. • Dr. Jeffrey Owens was named the incoming president of the Gulf South Historical Association. He was selected from historians at universities and colleges across the southeastern United States. He is the first professor from a community college to hold this position. The Gulf South Historical Association, a consortium of Gulf South colleges and universities including the University of South Alabama, the University of West Florida, Pensacola State College, the University of Southern Mississippi, Southeastern Louisiana University, Texas Christian University, and Texas A&M at Galveston, preserves and promotes the history and the cultures of the Gulf South. • Fred Peters, TJC director of public affairs and grant development, was named 2013 Communicator of the Year at the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) District 4 conference. Peters has been a member of NCMPR for more than 18 years. He served as director for District 4 from 2008 to 2011. On the national level, he served as director-atlarge from 2011 to 2012, and as treasurer.
• Tyler Junior College brought home seven awards from the annual National Council for Marketing & Public Relations District 4 conference including Gold awards in the categories of novelty advertising and successful marketing recruitment campaign, Silver awards in original photography and logo design, and Bronze awards in magazine, brochure, and promotion campaign for special event. NCMPR District 4 is comprised of marketing and public relations professionals from colleges in Texas, Arkansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Wyoming. NCMPR is the only organization of its kind that represents marketing and public relations professionals specifically at community and technical colleges. NCMPR has more than 1,550 members from more than 650 colleges across the United States, Canada and other countries. • TJC was awarded the 2014 Outstanding eLearning Program by the Instructional Technology Council (ITC). The ITC, based in Washington, D.C., is an affiliated council of the American Association of Community Colleges and represents nearly 400 institutions that offer distance education courses to students in the United States, Canada and around the world. • Tom and Heather Mensch, band directors at Tyler Junior College, were inducted into the Tyler Youth Orchestra’s Noted Circle for their contributions to music education. • Tom Mensch was elected to membership in Phi Beta Mu, an international school bandmaster fraternity. Phi Beta Mu is an honorary, non-political, non-profit fraternity established in 1938. There are about 350 active members in Texas, with additional chapters in most of the 50 states as well as Canada, Japan and Europe. • Tyler Junior College was awarded the Outstanding Commitment to Excellence and Innovation in Distance Learning by a TwoYear Organization at the Texas Distance Learning Association (TxDLA) conference held in Corpus Christi. In addition, Jason Waller, professor and department chair for criminal justice, paralegal and public administration, was a finalist for the Outstanding Commitment to Excellence in Innovation in Distance Learning by an Instructor at a Two-Year Higher Education Organization.
• Dr. Betsy Ott was named president-elect of HAPS (Human Anatomy and Physiology Society). Dr. Ott completed B.S. and M.S. degrees in biology from the University of Alabama, post-M.S. coursework at Auburn University and UT-Tyler, and earned a Ph.D. in forestry from Stephen F. Austin State University. She has been employed at TJC since 1982. • M’Liss Hindman was awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the American Forensic Association. She is only the second community college professor to ever win this award. Hindman has been teaching speech at TJC since 1976 and has served the college for 30 years as the leader of the TJC Speech and Debate team. • TJC alumnus and Dallas Morning News columnist Steve Blow was inducted into the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association Hall of Fame. • The Council for Advancement and Support of Education selected Tyler Junior College for a 2014 CASE Educational Fundraising Award, an honor given to superior fundraising programs at educational institutions across the country. One of six colleges - and the only Texas college, TJC received the Overall Performance Award based on analysis of three years of fundraising data. It is the second year for TJC to receive this coveted award. • A more than $270,000 grant from the Texas Workforce Commission will allow Tyler Junior College to train 133 new and existing Luminant employees. Luminant Generation Co. and Luminant Mining Co., parts of the Luminant power generation company, will partner with the College for the training, which is designed to help transfer knowledge from experienced employees to less-experienced employees. • For the second year in a row, TJC was selected to receive a $263,200 grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for science, technology, engineering and mathematics scholarships for students studying in STEM fields. The grant provides $2,500 scholarships to 100 TJC students with financial need.
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First Promise Program announced in the state The Rusk TJC Citizens Promise, the first scholarship program of its kind in Texas, funds two years at Tyler Junior College for the top 50 percent of qualifying Rusk High School graduates. The new initiative, announced in February 2014 during TJC’s monthly board meeting, began with the Rusk High School graduating class of 2014. The Rusk TJC Citizens Promise covers $4,000 per year (for two years) for each qualifying student. Funded by gifts and pledges from Citizens 1st Bank, The Perkins Family Foundation, and others, the program is a partnership between TJC, the TJC Foundation, Rusk ISD, Citizens 1st Bank and The Perkins Family Foundation. At the time of its establishment, 22 other “Promise” programs existed nationwide, including the Kalamazoo Promise in Michigan, the El Dorado Promise in Arkansas, and the Pittsburgh Promise in Pennsylvania.
TJC Board President John Hills (far right) presents an official resolution to the Perkins family during the announcement of the Rusk TJC Citizens Promise program at the TJC Board of Trustees’ February 2014 meeting. Pictured, from left: Margaret Perkins, Laura Perkins Fonville, James I. Perkins, TJC President Dr. Mike Metke.
Studies of Promise programs have shown positive outcomes in schools, including increased enrollment and retention, higher test scores and graduation rates, and have created a college-going culture among students, with more enrolling in college after high school. The program’s success also extends to the community at large, with an economic boom created by more families relocating to Promise communities.
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The inaugural class - 2014 Rusk TJC Citizens Promise Scholars
President Dr. Mike Metke addresses students during an assembly at Rusk High School in April 2014 where the first Rusk Promise Scholars are officially announced.
Presidents sign transfer agreement Tyler Junior College and Baylor University officials created Baylor Bound, an agreement that will help students transfer more easily between the two institutions. In a ceremony on TJC’s campus, Dr. L. Michael Metke, President of TJC, and the Honorable Ken Starr, President and Chancellor of Baylor, signed the partnership agreement. Beginning in Fall 2015, the Baylor Bound program will serve highly motivated Tyler Junior College students who, upon meeting the program’s criteria, will transfer to Baylor toward the goal of completing their undergraduate degree. Students may declare their intent to transfer to Baylor by submitting the Baylor Bound application prior to enrolling at TJC or while enrolled as a full-time student. Admission to the program will be determined by Baylor’s Office of Admission Services. TJC students who become part of the Baylor Bound program can choose a plan from 65 distinct majors, all of which are articulated through specific MAPS – or Major Academic Planners – that will assist them as they move toward timely degree completion.
Taylor Griffin (center) successfully transferred from TJC to Baylor in 2013. She was in attendance for the Baylor Bound signing ceremony in June 2014 on the TJC campus. She is pictured with TJC President Dr. Mike Metke (left) and Baylor President and Chancellor Judge Ken Starr.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held and Dr Pepper floats were served. “Dr Pepper Hour” is a weekly tradition on the Baylor campus.
Dr. Metke and Judge Starr sign the Baylor Bound agreement in a formal signing ceremony.
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50 championship National th
On May 14, 1938, the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) was formed at a meeting of coaches at Fresno State College, Fresno, California, with a purpose of promoting and improving junior college athletics throughout the United States. The first NJCAA National Basketball Tournament was held in 1948 in Springfield, Missouri. The Apaches finished sixth. The following year, the tournament was moved to its present site in Hutchinson, Kansas and the Apaches edged out Hutchinson, bringing home TJC’s first national championship. Since that time, the Apache athletic program has brought home more than 50 national championships. In May 2014, the city of Tyler played host to the NJCAA Division III Baseball World Series and the TJC Apaches claimed their second World Series title and a historic 50th national championship overall for the TJC athletics program. Apache Athletics began in the College’s early years with football and men’s and women’s basketball in 1926. Due to limited funding, a recession and war, Tyler Junior College athletics did not gain traction until the hiring of Coach Floyd Wagstaff in 1946. Under Wagstaff’s leadership, the athletic program not only began to grow but experienced success at both the regional and national level. Some sports that began in the early years were later discontinued and then reintroduced. The timeline below represents dates of continuous play until present for each sport. Women’s Basketball
Football
’46 12
Men’s Basketball
’48
’74 Tennis (both teams)
’76
Men’s Golf
’90 Men’s Soccer
’92
Women’s Soccer
Volleyball
’93 Baseball
’96
’98 Women’s Golf
’08
’14 Softball
traveled in 65 years The Road from One to Fifty
Men’s Basketball, 1949
Football, 1960
’49
Women’s Tennis, 1983
’60
Women’s Basketball, 2000
’83 ’00 Men’s Soccer, 2009
’09 ’14
Baseball, 2014
National Championships Men’s Basketball, 1949 Men’s Basketball, 1951 Football, 1960 Men’s Tennis, 1980 Women’s Tennis, 1983 Men’s Tennis, 1984 Women’s Tennis, 1984 Men’s Tennis, 1985 Women’s Tennis, 1987 Women’s Tennis, 1989 Men’s Tennis, 1990 Men’s Tennis, 1991 Women’s Tennis, 1993 Men’s Golf, 1994 Men’s Tennis, 1994 Women’s Tennis, 1994 Men’s Golf, 1995 Men’s Tennis, 1995 Women’s Tennis, 1995 Men’s Golf, 1996 Men’s Tennis, 1996 Men’s Golf, 1997 Men’s Tennis, 1997 Men’s Golf, 1998 Men’s Tennis, 1998 Women’s Tennis, 1998 Women’s Tennis, 1999 Women’s Basketball, 2000 Women’s Tennis, 2000 Women’s Tennis, 2001 Men’s Tennis, 2002 Women’s Tennis, 2002 Men’s Golf, 2003 Men’s Tennis, 2003 Men’s Tennis, 2004 Women’s Tennis, 2005 Baseball, 2007 Men’s Golf, 2008 Men’s Soccer, 2009 Women’s Soccer, 2009 Men’s Soccer, 2010 Men’s Tennis, 2010 Women’s Tennis, 2010 Women’s Soccer, 2011 Women’s Tennis, 2011 Men’s Soccer, 2012 Women’s Tennis, 2012 Men’s Tennis, 2013 Women’s Tennis, 2013 Baseball, 2014
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at a glance INSTITUTIONAL ENROLLMENT (Based on Fall 2013)
2,452
Degree-seeking, first-time freshman
506
Full-time Part-time
429
Other first-year, degree-seeking
309 3,319
All other degree-seeking
4,293
0
1800
2700
Female
Number of degrees awarded (July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014)
7,991
Associate degrees
58%
12-month unduplicated headcount
Certificates
Male
(July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014)
14
900
Total FTE enrollment
(July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014)
14,596
Grand total all students: 11,308
1,327 609
42%
3600
4500
Average age of full-time student
23
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
24
ETHNICITY FOR FALL 2013 Total number of instructional faculty
505
Student-to-faculty ratio
22 to 1
White, non-Hispanic
57%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic
22%
Hispanic
14%
Asian, non-Hispanic
2%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
1%
Other or race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Academic year tuition and required fees for full-time, degree/certificate seeking undergraduate
$2,352 Students enrolled in the School of Continuing Studies
ENROLLMENT BY CAMPUS
(Credit classes; based on duplicated totals for fall 2013) 8,513
Main Campus Internet
5,380
8,183
High Schools
1,420
(Sept. 1, 2013 - Aug. 31, 2014)
West Campus
380
Unduplicated headcount
Fall - 2,322 Winter - 1,874 Spring - 2,079 Summer - 1,908
Lindale 179 Jacksonville 79 Rusk 27 Brookshire’s 181 0
1,800
3,600
5,400
7,200
9,000
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faculty and staff awards Tyler Junior College Endowed Chair for Teaching Excellence The Tyler Junior College Endowed Chair for Teaching Excellence is a recognition program to honor and reward professors who demonstrate excellence in teaching. The program enables professors to nominate and reward their peers who demonstrate excellence as educators. Since the program’s inception in 1990, there have been 67 professors designated as distinguished TJC endowed chairs. Each recipient receives $2,000 for each of two years ($4,000 total) which includes a $1,500 cash stipend and $500 for professional development. Charlotte Latham Mathematics The Dorothy Fay and Jack White Endowed Chair for Teaching Excellence
Jon Groth Health and Kinesiology The Dorothy Fay and Jack White Endowed Chair for Teaching Excellence
The Mattie Alice Scroggin Baker Excellence in Teaching Award The Mattie Alice Scroggin Baker Excellence in Teaching Award was established in 1987 from the Estate of Mattie Alice Scroggin Baker to recognize the contributions our fulltime faculty provide to student learning in our community. Recipients receive a $1,000 cash stipend. Carla Shirley Associate Degree Nursing
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Carrie Hobbs Dental Studies The Watson W. Wise Foundation Endowed Chair for Teaching Excellence
Adjunct Excellence in Teaching Award Established in 1999, the Adjunct Excellence in Teaching Award recognizes the contributions that our adjunct faculty provide to student learning in our community. Since its inception 14 individuals have been honored with this award which includes a $750 cash stipend. Patty Casey Academic Foundations
All full-time employees are recognized every five years for their service to the College. The Employee Recognition Dinner is held annually in November. Each employee reaching a five-year milestone receives a personalized gift for his or her years of service. Employees who retired in the previous year are also honored at this event. Employees and retirees recognized during the 2013-14 fiscal year include: 5 Years Vakesha Anthony, Registration Technician, Continuing Education Catherine Baker, Professor/Department Chair, Medical Laboratory Technology Dana Ballard, Assistant Director, Campus Services Tina Beaton, Interpreter/Captionist Kathy Blair, Service Desk Specialist, Information Technology Eric Boettcher, Professor/Coordinator, Engineering Design Technology Tracie Bush, Staff Technician, Academic Advising Casey Callender, Professor, Game and Simulation Development Janna Chancey, Dean, Enrollment Management Cody Coe, Assistant Director, Admissions Mike Collins, Coordinator, Veteran Affairs/Admissions Recruiter Becky Davis, Academic Advisor Cheryl Dodson, Biology Laboratory Specialist John Dougay, Library System Analyst Janet Haley, Professor/Coordinator, Associate Degree Nursing Deborah Hall, Staff Technician, Business Services Lisa Harper, Dean, Academic Foundations Butch Hayes, Provost Sheila Holmes, Staff Technician, Advancement Denise Hudson, Professor, Associate Degree Nursing Sherry Hunt, Administrative Assistant, Family Learning Center Kristen Jackson, Coordinator, Writing Center Bill King, Executive Director, Facilities and Construction Sheriff Kora, Assistant Database Administrator, Information Technology Brenda Korich, Professor, Surgical Technology Christa Lang, Staff Technician, Professional and Technical Programs Amber LeBarron, Professor, Associate Degree Nursing Pam McDougal, Staff Coordinator, Nursing and Health Sciences Rhonda McKinzie, Professor/Department Chair, Sign language Interpreting Mike Metke, President Amanda Miksovsky, Report Writer, Information Technology Carla Phillips, Professor/Clinical Coordinator, Diagnostic Medical Sonography Angela Porter, Professor, Spanish Danna Reed, Tutoring Coordinator Juan Reyna, Groundskeeper Greg Roberts, Program Analyst, Information Technology Corey Rose, Professor, Health and Kinesiology/Women’s Soccer Coach Lilly Smith, Technical Systems Librarian Shawn Taylor, Professor, Mathematics/Developmental Education Lenn Vaughan, Manager, Information Technology Service Desk Melanie Ward, Professor, Reading/Developmental Education Denise Weatherly, Professor, Theatre Ricky Woolverton, Campus Police Officer 10 Years Billie Anderson, Instructional Coordinator, Academic Foundations Bryan Baker, Professor, Welding/Department Chair, Industrial Trades Jaquitta Bol, Program Coordinator,Learning Support Services Ginger Christiansen, Professor, Associate Degree Nursing Tammy Farmer, Staff Technician, Academic Advising Michael Fitzpatrick, Professor, English/Literature Richard Garrett, Professor, Game and Simulation Development
Tracy Gould, Professor, Vision Care Technology/Health Information Technology/ Co-Department Chair, Vision Care Technology Jay Herington, Professor, Biology/Coordinator, Biology Laboratory Tom Hooten, Professor, Physics/Director, Center for Earth and Space Science Education Eddy McGuire, Professor, Health and Kinesiology/Trainer, Intercollegiate Athletics Tom Mensch, Director, Bands/Professor, Applied Music Ken Murphy, Dean, Engineering, Mathematics and Sciences Desha Stewart, Professor, Writing/Developmental Education Vicki Stewart, Administrative Assistant, Library Services Dave Timmons, Professor/Department Chair, Emergency Medical Service Professions Andrea Trent, Professor, Voice 15 Years Judi Bateman, Professor, English/Literature Debbie Henson, Professor, Diagnostic Medical Sonography Judy Jernigan, Professor/Coordinator, Computer Information Systems Bill Powell, Registration Technician/Evening Supervisor, West Campus Debbie Smith, Student Accounts Receivable Supervisor Phil Weber, Supervisor, Landscaping and Grounds 20 Years Loretta Allen, Biology Laboratory Specialist Sheila Basher, Accounts Receivable Clerk Jane Brah, Professor, Biology Caron Breckel, Professor, Health Information Technology Henry Ford, Clerk, Mail and Duplicating Services Telfair Fullerton, Instructional Designer/Learning Management Systems Administrator Tim Gill, Professor, Computer Information Systems/Department Chair, Digital and Engineering Technologies Gay Howard, Coordinator, Distance Education Fred Peters, Director, Public Affairs and Grant Development James Rozell, Professor, Chemistry Carl Shotts, Director, Technology Services Rebecca Stewart, Professor/Coordinator, Graphic Design/Photography Rodney Whetzel, Professor/Department Chair, Chemistry 25 Years Kevin Lampin, Facilities and Maintenance Superintendent Jimmy Rozell, Professor, Biology Larry Walker, Professor, Mathematics 30 Years Rebecca Bibby, Professor, Biology-Nutrition and Diet Therapy Shelley Kersh, Professor, Computer Information Systems Betsy Ott, Professor, Biology Deborah Welch, Professor/Department Chair, Business/Business Management 35 Years Angie Clemons, Staff Coordinator, Intercollegiate Athletics Retirees - Total years of service Kay Baker - 5 Betty Briggs - 16 Paula Buck - 45 Beverly Bugay - 35 Manouchehr Khosrowshahi - 24 Clarice Martin - 39
Jeff Martin - 48 Carrie McFerron - 25 Terri Mittica - 20 Rick Russ - 7 Pam Wade - 42
W. Oscar and Marguerite Herrin Award for Excellence In 2001, Mrs. Sarah Herrin Harrison provided a generous gift to the Tyler Junior College Foundation to establish the W. Oscar and Marguerite Herrin Award for Excellence. The Herrin Award is a $500 cash gift presented annually to at least three outstanding classified staff employees to honor and recognize their dedication and service to the College. Recipients for the 2013-2014 fiscal year include: Richard Clark Irrigation Systems Technician
Tina Morrison Office/Records Coordinator, Dental Studies
Tami Tidwell Senior Proctor, Testing
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Physical Footprint Expands The 2013-2014 year kicks off with major construction on two facilities that will provide TJC students with the most advanced training spaces available in their respective fields of study.
Robert M. Rogers Nursing & Health Sciences Center Timeline • Foundation work began.................................................................. Sept. 2013 • Structural concrete poured............................................................... Dec. 2013 • Occupational Therapy Assistant program approved by TJC Board • Wellness and Exercise Specialist program approved by TJC Board • Christine Melius hired as Director/Department Chair Physical Therapist Assistant • Jennifer Garner hired as Professor/Academic Field Work...................Jan. 2014 Coordinator Occupational Therapy Assistant • Structural steel and light gauge trusses erected..................................Feb. 2014 • Physical Therapist Assistant program approved by TJC Board.......March 2014 • Exterior veneer and roofing installed................................................ May 2014 • Jenna Wallis hired as Professor/Program Coordinator Dental Assisting • Community Health Worker (DAAC) approved by TJC Board • Site paving began..............................................................................June 2014 • Power supplied to building.................................................................July 2014 • Thomas “Tad” Carlisle hired as Professor/Clinical Simulation Specialist Associate Degree Nursing
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TJC breaks ground for new residence hall
Energy Center Timeline
On April 9, 2014, TJC officials broke ground on a new residence hall that will increase the number of resident students by about 25 percent. Slated to open in fall 2015, Crossroads Hall will house 248 students and six resident advisors. The new hall, located between Baxter Street and Magnolia Drive, will be TJC’s ninth residential facility and will bring the number of students living on campus to approximately 1,250. The four-story, 68,000-square-foot structure will provide generous common spaces on the ground floor, including a campus plaza, lobby seating, game lounge, computer lab, dining area with a Chick-fil-A restaurant, and resident laundry facilities. The hall’s upper floors will be organized into two wings – or neighborhoods – each with its own small study nook and generous daylight exposure in common corridors. The two neighborhoods on each floor will share a common NEW R media/study lounge with views out to the plaza and TJC campus.
• Fitzpatrick Architects chosen as architect..........................................Aug. 2013 • RPR Construction chosen as construction-manager-at-risk.............Oct. 2013 • Electrical/Electronic Controls Technology program.........................Dec. 2013 approved by TJC board • Demolition and site work began ..................................................... Jan. 2014 • Installation of rammed aggregate piers.............................................Feb. 2014 • Initial foundation work began.......................................................March 2014 • Structural concrete poured.............................................................. April 2014 • Began erecting structural steel......................................................... May 2014 • Began erecting secondary steel..........................................................July 2014
Plot Date:
1/30/2014 11:21:17 PM
Crossroads Hall south view
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college financials The Statement of Net Assets presents the assets, liabilities and net assets of the District as of the end of the fiscal year. The Statement of Net Assets is a ‘point-in-time’ financial statement. The purpose of the Statement of Net Assets is to present a fiscal snapshot of the Tyler Junior College District.
Statement of Net Assets (thousands of dollars) Assets Current assets Capital assets, net Other assets Total assets
2014
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2012
$ 30,608 $ 29,191 $ 27,617 169,995 135,767 133,471 49,582 33,398 11,371 250,185 198,356 172,459
Liabilities Current liabilities Noncurrent liabilities Total liabilities Net assets Invested in capital assets, net of debt Restricted - expendable Unrestricted Total net assets
2013
36,993 117,842 154,835
$
81,013 598 13,741 95,352 $
32,636 72,650 105,286
27,830 55,738 83,568
79,833 72,351 511 440 12,728 16,100 93,072 $ 88,891
Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Assets (thousands of dollars)
The purpose of the Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets is to present the revenues received by the institution, both operating and non-operating, and the expenses paid by the institution, operating and non-operating, and any other revenues, expenses, gains and losses received or spent by the institution.
2014 2013 2012 Operating revenues Tuition and fees (net of discounts) $ 12,241 $ 13,880 $ 12,266 Federal grants and contracts 2,382 2,179 1,355 State grants and contracts 1,702 1,083 1,000 Local grants and contracts 585 1,022 532 Sales and service of educational activities 111 83 103 Auxiliary enterprises (net of discounts) 3,078 3,049 2,644 Miscellaneous 2,529 2,118 2,512 Total operating revenues 22,628 23,414 20,412 Operating expenses Instruction 30,301 29,124 28,682 Public service 1,154 1,242 1,388 Academic support 3,066 2,682 2,486 Student service 9,132 8,296 8,114 Institutional support 13,361 12,957 11,433 Operation and maintenance of plant 7,989 7,140 6,190 Scholarship and fellowships (net of discounts) 1,923 2,964 2,824 Auxiliary enterprises 7,733 6,802 6,723 Depreciation 6,603 6,444 5,820 Total operating expenses 81,262 77,651 73,660 Operating loss (58,634)
(54,237) (53,248)
Non operating revenues (expenses)
60,914
58,419
59,536
Increase in net assets
2,280
4,182
6,287
Net assets at beginning of year 93,072 Prior period adjustment - Net assets at end of year $ 95,352 $
88,890 82,858 - (255) 93,072 $ 88,890
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foundation report Tyler Junior College is comprised of students, faculty and staff who consistently support each other and routinely extend their hands to serve our local community. They are the heart and soul of the college’s mission, and they are charged with giving back to all of East Texas. Tyler Junior College is also comprised of loyal alumni, supporters and friends who have provided enriched opportunities for higher education in East Texas. We understand that philanthropy and generosity can be life-changing for both the giver and the receiver. It can evoke feelings of gratitude and happiness, and it can promote better health and overall well-being. The value of philanthropy is also at the center of the Tyler Junior College Foundation, and we are grateful and humbled by your support and generosity. This year, we received more than $4.2 million in gifts from more than 1,000 individuals, foundations and corporations. These gifts have enhanced and
expanded our capacity to provide much-needed scholarships to deserving students, to improve the academic quality of the College’s most indemand programs, and to construct state-of-the-art facilities such as the Robert M. Rogers Nursing & Health Sciences Center. Recently, the Tyler Junior College Foundation Board of Directors adopted an endowment spend rate of 4 percent, which will provide much-needed scholarships to even more TJC students. Thank you for your investment in Tyler Junior College through the Tyler Junior College Foundation. We sincerely appreciate your continuing support of the best two-year College in the country.
Lee R. Gibson, Chairman, TJC Foundation Board of Directors
TJC receives national award for educational fundraising Tyler Junior College was one of four public, two-year institutions nationwide – and the only two-year institution in Texas – to be recognized by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), for overall performance in educational fundraising. CASE named 68 colleges and universities and 18 independent schools as recipients of its 2014 Educational Fundraising Awards, which recognized institutions for overall performance and llence 2014 CASE Circle of Exce improvement in educational fundraising programs. Awards Program This was the College’s second year in a row to win the coveted award. Selection was based on data submitted to the Council for Aid to Education’s annual Voluntary Support of Education survey. A CASE member institution is automatically eligible to receive an overall performance or overall improvement award, provided it has participated in the VSE survey for the past three years. Winning institutions were recognized in the awards gallery at the 2014 Summit for Leaders in Advancement conference held in July in New York City.
Foundation Board Officers Lee. R. Gibson, Chairman David McCullough, Vice Chairman/Chair Elect Billy E. Hibbs, Jr., Treasurer Eleanor A. Stringer, Secretary Foundation Board Members Harold C. Beaird Loren D. Bennett Mike Breedlove, Sr. Nelson Clyde, IV Charles E. (Sam) Dawson Dr. J. Scott Ellis Senator Kevin P. Eltife Vernon E. Faulconer Annette Findley Martha I. (Rusty) Fletcher John D. Glass, Jr.* M. LaVerne Gollob Verna K. Hall Billie B. Hartley Martin Heines Dr. Samuel D. Houston Eddie L. Howard Laura M. Hyde Paul N. Latta D.D.S. Melvin B. Lovelady Nancy Lunceford John H. Minton, Jr. Joseph Z. Ornelas Louise H. Ornelas L. Paul Owen James I. Perkins Dr. G. William Pirtle, Jr.* Sam Roosth Alfred T. (Freddie) Sanchez J. Mark Strawn Dr. Patrick R. Thomas Jerry D. Woolverton Ex-Officio Members Dr. Kimberly A. Russell Dr. L. Michael Metke Sarah Van Cleef Carol Hutson Nancy Davis, CPA Dr. Joseph Prud’homme James (Doc) Deason *Deceased
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foundation financials (Audit, Aug. 31, 2014 and 2013)
Statement of Financial Position Assets 2014 2013 Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,592,943 $ 2,115,594 Investments 42,107,067 35,112,230 Funds held in trust 290,805 269,630 Charitable Gift Annuities 280,708 273,345 Other assets 55,173 54,550 Total invested funds 44,326,696 37,825,441 Contributions receivable 1,107,222 1,168,193 Real estate 1,008,445 592,231 Deferred expense 670,973 640,048 Total assets $ 47,113,336 $ 40,255,913 Liabilities Accounts payable-Tyler Junior College Deferred revenue Total liabilities
764,173 85,830 850,003
733,263 53,193 786,456
Net assets Unrestricted 8,821,890 6,289,1099 Temporarily restricted 8,435,954 6,636,148 Permanently restricted 29,005,489 26,514,210 Total net assets 46,263,333 39,439,457 Total liabilities and net assets
$ 47,113,336
$ 40,225,913
TJC FOUNDATION TOTAL ASSETS $50,000,000 $40,000,000 $30,000,000 $20,000,000 $10,000,000
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Foundation Investment Committee Billy Hibbs, Jr. Chair
Statement of Activities (For the year ended Aug. 31, 2014) Temporarily Permanently Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Total Revenue and Other Support: Contributions and fund-raising $ 195,277 $ 2,758,181 $ 1,676,397 $ 4,629,855 Unrealized gain (loss) on investments 1,524,297 32,199 7,361 1,563,857 Net gain (loss) on sales 1,542,777 - - 1,542,777 Investment income 628,237 4,612 165,581 798,430 Donor transfers (1,022,268) 974,741 47,527 Net assets Released from restrictions 1,969,927 (1,969,927) - Total revenues 4,838,247 1,799,806 1,896,866 8,534,919 Administrative Fund-raising Golf Tournament Other Real estate Scholarship & Awards Support of TJC Scholarships Other awards Total Expenditures Changes in Net Assets
2,710,991
1,799,806
1,896,866
6,407,663
Net Assets, September 1
6,110,899
6,636,148
27,108,623
39,855,670
$8,821,890
$8,435,954
$29,005,489
$46,263,333
Net Assets, August 31
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Billy Hibbs, Jr. is one of the longest continuously serving members of the investment committee. Billy is Chairman and CEO of Heartland Security Insurance Group, and he is also a TJC alumnus. Lee Gibson Lee Gibson is a certified public accountant and Chief Financial Officer and Senior Executive Vice President for Southside Bank. He also served as Chairman of Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas from January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2012. David McCullough David McCullough previously worked with Gilead Science, Inc., one of the world’s largest biopharmaceutical companies. As a private investor, he joined the Investment Committee and the TJC Foundation board in 2012. Jim Perkins Jim Perkins is the President of Citizens 1st Bank with locations in Tyler, Jacksonville, Rusk and Nacogdoches. Citizens 1st Bank is one of the highest rated banks in the nation by TheStreet.com Ratings, Bauer Financial Reports and Veribank Bank Rating Company. Eleanor Stringer Eleanor Stringer is a community volunteer dedicating countless hours through her service on various boards and charities through the years. She also volunteered her time to visit places like Belize to help with medical and dental care.
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Annual Scholarships Maryann Samples Nursing Annual Scholarship
Established in August 2014 by Cliff Samples in honor of his wife Maryann. This annual award will fund significant scholarships up to $5,000 per year for as many as 20 students who are enrolled full-time in a nursing or health sciences program and have a financial need. Recipients must be employed by a home-health care agency as in-home caregivers of patients with dementia or other long-term debilitating impairments, provide such inhome care to a family member or be a dependent of such a caregiver. Recipients may be granted the scholarship for two consecutive years, receiving up to $10,000 in funding.
East Texas Center for Independent Living Annual Scholarship
Established in February 2014 by the East Texas Center for Independent Living (ETCIL). This annual award will be given to a student who resides in one of the thirteen (13) counties served by ETCIL and is pursuing an associate’s degree in sign language interpreting.
East Texas State Fair Annual Scholarship
Tyler Junior College began administering this long-standing scholarship for The Park of East Texas (The Park) in April 2014. Established in 1992, the award seeks to recognize The Park’s commitment to those pursuing a higher education. The $1,250 need-based scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors from public, private or home schools. Recipients can receive the award for up to two years while enrolled at TJC. 26
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Endowed Scholarships Jeryl Wayne Story Scholarship Endowment
Established in October 2013 by Southside Bank Board of Directors and Southside Bank, in memory and in honor of Jeryl Wayne Story. Numerous contributions were also made to the endowment by family and friends of Mr. Story. The need-based scholarship will be awarded to a student who has been unconditionally admitted to the associate’s degree nursing (ADN) program at TJC.
James C. Wynne Jr. Endowed Scholarship
Established in December 2013 by Virginia L. Gatewood and the Gatewood-Hawkins Foundation to honor the life of James (Jimmy) Wynne Jr. The recipient of this scholarship will have graduated from a Tyler high school and be pursuing a degree in a business-related field.
Nursing Endowed Scholarship
Established in January 2014 by an anonymous donor, this scholarship provides funding to a nursing major. The recipient will have financial need and be ranked in the top 25 percent of his or her high school graduating class.
Dr. Harold Brown Cameron Nursing Scholarship Endowment
Established in February 2014 by Virginia L. Gatewood and the GatewoodHawkins Foundation to honor the life of Dr. Harold Brown Cameron. The endowment will provide a scholarship to a student enrolled in TJC’s associate degree nursing (ADN) program.
Pamela Waites Wade Dental Hygiene Scholarship Endowment
Established in February 2014 by the TJC dental hygiene program, alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the College to honor the accomplishments of Ms. Wade upon her retirement, following four decades of service. The recipient will be an outstanding freshman student who is completing the first year of the dental hygiene program, with priority consideration given to residents of the Smith County area.
Mary and Ted Walters Endowed Scholarship
Established in February 2014 by the Walters family and friends of the couple. The endowment seeks to honor Mary and Ted’s life of service to others. The needbased scholarship will be awarded to students who are academically prepared for college-level course work.
Mary Helen Gaiser Scholarship Endowment
Established in June 2014 by Mary Helen’s son, Don Gaiser. The endowment pays tribute to a woman who taught school for more than 50 years, finishing her career at TJC. The need-based scholarship will benefit a high school senior ranked in the top 25 percent of his or her graduating class, who plans to pursue a degree in business or business management.
If you are interested in establishing a scholarship for TJC students, please contact the Foundation office at 903-510-2382.
alumni association tyler junior college Numbers represent activity between September 2013 and August 2014.
Lifetime members
1,668
33.55% increase the past
5 years
Events held
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Total alumni participating
1,107
(setting a benchmark)
Our alumni gave generously
Individual alumni who made donations this year
$692,380 donated
357
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14.5%
with an increase of
24% (+68)
over the previous year
This is an exciting year for our TJC alumni Association. In the spirit of our Apache Nation, it is our goal to promote lifelong relationships with our current and future alumni. We will enrich the TJC experience by providing networking opportunities, activities and services that celebrate our alumni and school. We instill pride in our alma mater by fostering traditions and strong connections among alumni, students, faculty, staff and TJC friends. As I look around our great campus at all of the projects that are underway, combined with the recent successes in both academics and athletics, it is clear that Dr. Mike Metke and his leadership team are positioning TJC for a promising future. We are on a steady course and can be proud of the direction we are heading. Our organization exists to unite alumni and magnify their impact at TJC. We are working diligently to provide opportunities for you to partner with us to advance TJC together. You play a crucial role in helping us convey our alumni loyalty to increase TJC Alumni Association membership, so I am appealing to you: • Join the Alumni Association, if you’re not already a member. • If you have relatives or friends who are TJC alumni, urge them to join the Association. This is your Alumni Association. I am honored to serve the association this year and look forward to hearing from you. Wanda Bowie Ealey ’74 President, Alumni Association
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Alumni Association Board Leadership Wanda Ealey, President Amy Cunningham, Vice President James “Doc” Deason, Past President Board Members Stephanie L. Arriola Carol A. Beggs Bryan G. Brady Camille C. Brown Carleta R. Cates Karen D. Cooper Amy S. Cunningham James “Doc” Deason Wanda Bowie Ealey S. Diane Hawkins Julie L. Mettlen John D. Mogle, Jr. Don R. Murphy Robert E. Reed, Jr. Mike S. Richardson Gay L. Smith Dr. Justin M. Smith L. Joseph Stanger Gene Staples Director, Alumni Affairs Don Fraser
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alumni association tyler junior college
The Tyler Junior College Alumni Association presented four awards at the 2013 Homecoming Awards Ceremony in October.
Mary Lowe ’62 Distinguished Alumna Mary Payne Lowe danced with the Apache Belles lines of 1960-61 and 1961-1962, which performed for halftimes of the Dallas Cowboys games and in Pasadena, California during the TJC Apaches’ appearance at the 1960 Junior Rose Bowl. She and her husband, Dick, have been significant supporters of the College and the Apache Belles, establishing an annual scholarship for a Belle, as well as supporting the Apache Belle Heritage Endowment and the College’s campaign for a new facility for the Apache Belles and Apache Band. Lowe is active with Baylor All Saints Hospital, Dallas and the Presbyterian Night Shelter. She is also involved in a $5.4 million campaign in support of an endowment for the Joan Katz Breast Center in Fort Worth. Dr. Paul Powell Black and Gold Award Dr. Paul Powell is a retired Baptist preacher who has served in numerous leadership positions, including six years as the dean of the George W. Truett Theological Seminary on the campus of Baylor University, nine years as president and chief executive officer of the Annuity Board of the Southern Baptist Convention and 17 years as pastor of Tyler’s Green Acres Baptist Church. He served on the boards of trustees for Mary Hardin-Baylor University and East Texas Baptist University for nine years each, and on the board of Baylor University for 16 years. Powell presently serves on the board of directors for Mother Frances Hospital, Southside Bank and the Robert M. Rogers Foundation. He and his wife, Cathy, have long been supporters of higher education and have established scholarships at Baylor University, East Texas Baptist University, TJC and four other schools. Powell has been influential in the TJC Foundation’s efforts to encourage private donations in support of the Robert M. Rogers Nursing & Health Sciences Center at Tyler Junior College.
Lester “Joey” Stanger ’74 Apache Spirit Joey Stanger founded Stanger Surveying Company in 1987 and the company now employs 175 individuals in East Texas. Stanger has served on the TJC Surveying and Mapping Advisory Board since 1987. He was elected to the Board of Texas Society of Professional Surveyors where he served for six years. He has also chaired the University Advisory Committee for five years, which focuses on practical applications for math and science. A 1974 graduate of the TJC surveying and mapping program, Stanger was named the 2008 Surveyor of the Year by the Texas Society of Professional Surveyors. He presently serves on the board of the TJC Alumni Association. M’Liss Hindman Special Recognition Award M’Liss S. Hindman has been teaching speech at TJC since 1976 and has served the College for 30 years as the leader of the TJC Speech and Debate (Forensics) team. Under her leadership, the TJC Forensics team routinely scores among the highest junior college teams in the nation and regularly wins competitions against major, four-year universities. Hindman has received numerous awards, including the Distinguished Service Award from the American Forensic Association in 2010 and the TJC Student Senate Rick Diamond Excellence in Education Award in 1999 and 2010. She was named National Community College Educator of the Year by the Speech Communication Association in 1995, the Community College Educator of the Year by the Texas Speech Communication Association in 1994 and Educator of the Year by the Texas Intercollegiate Forensic Association in 1991.
President’s Circle The
The President’s Circle at Tyler Junior College is comprised of individuals and organizations who generously support the College’s mission with a leadership gift of $1,000 annually. Members of this society serve as goodwill ambassadors for the College, encouraging and inspiring alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends to join them in providing exceptional educational opportunities for our students. Members of the President’s Circle set the pace for all gifts to the College. They connect our College family in supporting the mission of Tyler Junior College.
2013-2014 members:
Dr. Johnny L. Abbey* Jim and Bess Arnold Lin and Sandra Barker Glenda Barrett Bill and Barbara Bass Harold and Rosemary Beaird Tab and Bonnie Beall Mary Blitch Louis and Betty Bower Lindsey and Vicki Bradley Gaylan Braselton Mike and Kay Breedlove Brad and Ann Brookshire General Red Brown and Jane Brown Ina Brundrett Herb and Melvina Buie Citizens 1st Bank Jim and Margaret Perkins Mike and Jane Coker Bobby and Kris Curtis Dennis and Terry Darryl Charles and Barbara Davis Sam and Kay Dawson Jim and Cherry Day Bob and Louise Dyer East Texas Medical Center Elmer and Betsy Ellis D. M. Edwards John and Sharon Eiche John Evans RW Fair Foundation Barbara Fair Anonymous Eddie and Terry Fowler Ric Freeman Virginia L. Gatewood John and Marilyn Glass Mike* and LaVerne Gollob George and Verna Hall Dr. Richard Harrison and Sarah Harrison Bill and Billie Hartley Dr. Butch Hayes and Ampie Hayes Bob Herd HGR General Contractors Randy and Denise Reynolds
Billy and Tisa Hibbs John and Janet Hills Dr. Samuel Houston and Dr. Edna Houston David and Katie Hudson Luminant Academy James and Margaret Hutton Admiral Bobby Inman and Nancy Inman Bruce and Robin Insalaco Jack and Patricia Johns Kinzie Foundation Dr. Bill Kinzie and Mary Ann Kinzie Dr. Paul Latta and Kay Latta Michael and Lisa Lujan David and Amy McCullough Mark and Cindy McDaniel Georgia McLain Dr. Mike Metke and Donna Metke John and Joan Muller Maurine Muntz Jimmy and Carolyn Murphy Joe and Jan Norton Oncor Electric Delivery Co. LLC Charles and Judy Hill Dr. Bill Pirtle* and Joyce Pirtle Dr. Paul Powell and Cathy Powell Emma Lou Prater Gary and Sherri Priest Rick and Bonnie Rayford Whit and Cynthia Riter Robert Rice and Robyn Rogers Sam Roosth Clint and Carole Roxburgh Joey and Marcia Stanger John and Linda Stephenson Eleanor Stringer Ben and Elizabeth Sutton Don and Pam Thedford Lonny and Kelley Uzzell Mary Waldrop Ted and Chesley Walters Paula Whisenant Dr. Sherilyn and Patrick Willis *Deceased
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donors $750,000 and above Estate of Tickie West Brand $500,000 - $749,999 Robert M. Rogers Foundation $250,000 - $499,999 James I. Perkins Family Foundation $100,00 - $249,999 Harold and Rosemary Beaird Faulconer Scholarship Program Anonymous Julietta Jarvis Foundation Cliff and Maryann Samples/Samples Family Trust Estate of J.E. Watkins $50,000 - $99,999 Luminant Academy Ben and Elizabeth Sutton $25,000 - $49,999 Citizens 1st Bank Gatewood-Hawkins Foundation Mike* and LaVerne Gollob Larry and Judy Holt Junior League of Tyler Inc. Dick and Mary Lowe Preston and Peggy Smith Southside Bank $10,000 - $24,999 Ann Akins Austin Bank Azalea Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Clinic M.C. Batey Trust Jeff and Sonia Buie Mike and Jane Coker Communities Foundation of Texas Sam and Kay Dawson East Texas State Fair Association Bob and Beth Faulkner Mayor Martin Heines and Michelle Heines Greg and Margaret Hendrickson Henry & Peters PC Hibbs Hallmark & Company Kinzie Foundation Anonymous Curtis and Joanne Mewbourne Paul and Teresa Owen Dr. Paul Powell and Cathy Powell
Anita Ray Saleh Foundation Jack and An Sweeny Texas Bank and Trust $5,000 - $9,999 Allen Samuels East Texas Dr. Royal Becker and Renee Becker Anonymous Bruce McMillan Jr Foundation Inc. City of Tyler Fire Department Delek Refining LTD Dr. Scott and Susan Ellis Don Gaiser Helen S Boylan Foundation John and Janet Hills Robert and Eileen Jalnos Dr. Jon Ledlie and Andi Ledlie Louis & Peaches Owen Family Foundation David and Amy McCullough Peltier Chevrolet Dr. Merwyn Pickle and Polly Pickle Presidio Networked Solutions Inc. Ann Primer Robert Roosth Living Trust Michael Roosth Steve and Debbie Roosth Roy & Betty Erickson Charitable Fund for Nursing Rusk Economic Development Corporation Turner Construction Company The Herman and Ailene Parsons Education Fund Ted and Chesley Walters $2,500 - $4,999 Anonymous Bill and Barbara Bass The Boerstler Foundation Inc. Louis and Betty Bower Brookshire Grocery Company Carolyn F. Hyman Donor Advised Fund at East Texas Communites Foundation Melissa Cox Anonymous D. M. Edwards Investments Fitzpatrick Architects John* and Marilyn Glass Greater Texas Capital Corp George and Verna Hall Dr. Richard Harrison and Sarah Harrison David Hudson Bruce and Robin Insalaco
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$2,500-$4,999 continued Jeff Buie Used Cars Dr. Paul Latta and Kay Latta Lincoln Electric Company Dr. Mike Metke and Donna Metke Oncor Joseph Z. and Louise H. Ornelas Joey and Marcia Stanger/Stanger Surveying Dr. Chip Swinney and Kimberly Swinney Texas Spine & Joint Hospital Lonny and Kelley Uzzell $1,000 - $2,499 Ables-Land Inc. American State Bank Apex Geoscience Inc. Aramark Uniform Services Jim and Bess Arnold B G Byars Foundation Kenneth and Gwynda Bahnsen Lin and Sandra Barker Glenda Barrett Tab and Bonnie Beall BlackRock Boone & Boone Construction LTD Rohn and Shirley Boone Lindsey and Vicki Bradley Gaylan Braselton Mike and Kay Breedlove Brad and Ann Brookshire Herb and Melvina Buie Dr. Rodney Caldwell and Linda Caldwell Robert and Kay Carrel Central Title Company Randy and Darla Childress Citizens National Bank College Books Inc. Bobby and Kris Curtis Dennis and Terry Darryl Jim and Cherry Day David and Virginia Demic Bob and Beverly Dillon John and Linda Duke Bob and Louise Dyer ELS Surveying and Mapping Inc. East Texas Center for Independent Living East Texas Council of Trucking Professionals Eiche Mapes & Company Inc. Ellis Properties Estes McClure and Associates East Texas Medical Center John Evans Barbara Fair Vernon and Amy Faulconer FC Dallas - East Texas Dr. Charles Florio and Sue Florio
Ric Freeman GCA Services Group Lee and Susan Gibson Tim and Jesse Gill Duel Glass Gollob Morgan Peddy PC Dr. Charles Gordon G-Square Production Inc. John Hardy Dr. Butch Hayes and Ampie Hayes Henson Construction HGR General Contractors Ron and Jane Hightower Dr. Samuel Houston and Dr. Edna Houston Hudson Printing & Graphic Design Mary Hudson H.T. and Laura Hyde Admiral Bobby Inman and Nancy Inman Jeff’s Resurrections LLC Jack and Pat Johns Dr. Scott Jones and Carol Jones Dr. Deb Kelley and Rodney Kelley James Mathis Phil and Ellen Matthews Georgia McLain John and Martha Minton John and Joan Muller Maurine Muntz Jimmy and Carolyn Murphy Dr. Kenneth Murphy and Nancy Murphy Joe and Jan Norton Robbie Ott Sheryl Palmer Jan Godfrey Payne Pico Technology William and Linda Pope Emma Lou Prater Gary and Sherri Priest Dr. Joseph Prud’homme Rick and Bonnie Rayford Whit and Cynthia Riter Robert Rice and Robyn Rogers Clint and Carole Roxburgh Dr. Kim Russell Score Chapter 280 East Texas Select Specialty Hospital Dr. Aubrey Sharpe and Linda Sharpe Morgan Shumate Smith County SWCD Jeff and April Smith SmithGroupJJR Mary John Spence John and Linda Stephenson Rae Stone Eleanor Stringer Suddenlink
Dr. Brady Swinney and Judyth Swinney Dr. Radford Tarry and Debbie Tarry Anonymous Don and Pam Thedford Richard and Carrie Tucker Steve Turman Calvin and Helen Turner TWS Management Inc. Tyler Executive Women’s Network Tyler Steel Company and East Texas Steel Services LLC The University of Texas at Tyler Turman Family Reunion Fund Mary Waldrop Logan and Katherine Walters William and Janet Walters Watson W. Wise Foundation Dr. Sherilyn and Patrick Willis Wilson Robertson & Cornelius PC Tommy and Ruth Ann Young $500 - $999 Danny Addington, DDS Mitch and Joan Andrews Bosworth & Associates The Brannon Corporation Gene and Marion Branum Edwina Bulman Dale and Cathy Cates The Criterion Literary Club of Tyler Dr. Bill Crowe and Debbie Crowe Michael Dale Document Solutions/Xerox Don Juan Original East Texas Spine Institute PA Bill and Laura Farmer Follett Higher Educational Group FrankieZed Studios Inc. Dr. Paul Gainer and Lindsey Gainer Happy Feet Boots Dr. Tom Johnson and Karen Johnson Anonymous Eugene and Martha Kirkpatrick Gary and Belinda Landers Robert and Cheryl Landers Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP Tracy and Pam Lisner William and Mary Martin Dr. William Smialek and Dr. Molly McCoy Rick and Deborah Nordstrom Overhead Door Company of Tyler Fred and Heather Peters Karen Peterson Petty’s Irrigation and Landscape Potter Minton R. L. Ray LTD
Randy and Stephenie Roberts Dr. Cheryl Rogers and Michael Rogers Rob and Robin Root Gayla Russell Specialized Public Finance Inc. Glynn and Fran Starnes Stephen Stine and Laurie Dowell Kathy Story Robert and Fancy Stover Shannon Strickland Surveying Education Foundation of Texas Ted and Martha Swenson TDR Contractors Inc. Texas National Bank Gary and Karen Thorn Carrie Tidmore WAJK Partnership LLC Jason Waller Rex and Sandra Wallis Bill Williams Joe Woelkers and Linda Buckner Marietta “Bitsy” Wynne $100 - $499 3 Alarm Pressure Washing Jerry and Jan Adams Anthony and Mary Adams Billy and Ashlee Alexander Ramona Alger Kirk and Elizabeth Allen Dick and Nan Allen Vance and Billie Anderson Anonymous At Your Service East Texas Lance and Tracy Bailey Eddie and Lisa Baker Linda Bambina Michael Bangs Dr. Alan Barnes and Nan Barnes Hon. Bill Bass and Patsy Bass William and Rosie Bellenfant John and Linda Bellington Bergfeld Land & Minerals Group LLC Rick Besch Dr. Gordon Betts Lindsey Birdsong Gary and Kathy Blair Anonymous Anonymous John and Jaquitta Bol Steve Boley Harry and Jo Bostic BP America Inc. Vincent and Jane Brach Carl and Caron Breckel Robert and Gloria Brooks
Dick and Camille Brown Dixie Brown Tracy and Kim Brown Dirk and Marilyn Brown Shelby Brown Brenda Brungot Phyllis Brunner Steve and Alice Burket Gerry and DeVonne Cagle Trey Carlile Michael and Nika Carter Carthage Furniture Kent and Cathy Castagno Brandy Castaneda David and Carleta Cates Todd and Janna Chancey Chris and Julie Chappa Jack and Liz Chase Scot and Tricia Cherry Chick-Fil-A Kim and Ginger Christiansen Chuy’s Doug Clark Steve Clements Glenn and Daye Collins Complete Communications Gary and Karen Cooper Russell and Nancy Cooper Larry and Rachel Corley Leon and Dolores Cox Anonymous David Cranford Ken and Pamela Craver Herman and Pat Cryer Kristi Cuellar Megan Cumbee Thomas Cundari Custom Packaging Frank and Nancy Davis Jeff and Lonnette Dawson Michael G. DeJong Tracy and Gigi Delk Dr. Barry Dodson and Judy Dodson Dr. Tim Drain and Holly Drain Gina Dudley Timothy and Katie Moe Eagle Pharmacy Tom Elder Eric and Christy Evans Bill Evers EZ-Flo International Inc. Paul Fanning Matt and Laura Fate Feliciano Financial Group Dr. Bob Fender and Keri Fender First Presbyterian Church - Tyler
Charles Floyd Don and Donna Fraser Telfair Fullerton Jeffrey and Cindy Gaddis Carl and Shelli Garrett Jeffrey and Molly Garrett Dr. Linda Gary and David Gary Charlotte George Kenneth Gold Dr. Virgilio Gonzalez and Mary Gonzalez Dr. Lynn Gray and Randall Gray Green Acres Bowl Steve and Dianna Green Antoine and Teressa Green Johnny and Sally Griffin Anonymous Hon. Judith K. Guthrie and Matthew Watson Robert Hagestad Gary and Toni Halbrooks Anonymous Charles and Fran Hall Katie Hall Marc and Georgia Hamilton John Hamilton Dr. Malcolm Hammett and Carolyn Hammett Hampe & Iglesias PLLC Sheryl Handlin Corey Harbold Duane and Kim Harden Lisa Harper Mike Harrison Brandon and Shanna Hart Bill and Billie Hartley Nidia Hassan Jan and Renee Hawkins Terry and Diane Hawkins Robert and Tamara Haynes Billy and Elizabeth Hays Mary Heines Janae Henderson Kevin and De Henderson Robert Henderson Blake Hendrick Jared and Tara Hendrix Robert Hill Lloyd and Jody Hisaka Eddy and Carrie Hobbs Elizabeth Hobbs Hootens LLC Van and Gay Howard Dr. Byron Howell and Jacque Howell David Hubbard Anonymous Carlos and Frankie Hunt Dr. Margaret Hussey James and Margaret Hutton
Eddie and Jeanne Ivy Marian Jackson Cheryl Jacobs Judy Jernigan Jimmy John’s Donna Johnson Paul and Marilyn Johnson John and Susie Johnston Dale and Linda Jonassen Bradley Jones Trenia Jones Virginia Jones Don and Linda Keasler Don Kent Sherry Kent Joseph Key Alison Khanania Anonymous Anonymous Ralf Kuehnoefer Mariarose Kulma L & L Asphalt Corporation Martha Larison Tim and Stephanie Lassanske Sam and Charlotte Latham James Ledet Lee Farris Construction Gary and Janice Lemmon Jeremy and Patti Light Ken and Susan Luke Richard Lyschik M K Pallets Stephen and Carol Ann Maggiotto Jere Maki Leroy and Shirley Mallory William and Joyce Martin Marvin United Methodist Church Frank Matthews Brent and Jan McCauley David and Laura McClendon Linda McCullough Rush and Carol McGinty Dr. Lonny McKinzie and Rhonda McKinzie Scott and Christine Melius Jacque’ Messinger Carroll and Julie Mettlen Sam Mezayek Danny and Melanie Mogle Robert Monaghan Mont Ro Skin Care Clinic Jay Moore Mike and Cindy Moore Jimmie and Jolene Morgan Rick and Diane Morris Steve and Angela Morrow Brent and Melisa Mossberger
Elise Mullinix Murphy & Son Timber LLC Cody and Kathrine Murray My Electrician Micah and Cynthia Neal David Nelson Terry and Cindy Nick Russell and Stacey Noll Joseph North Nanci Wright Property Management Keith Olcha Ray Bockover and Elizabeth Olivier John and Kathy Ollivier Melissa O’Neal Dr. Betsy Ott and Richard Ott Harold Owen Dr. Jeffrey Owens Anonymous Roberta Ozan Paper Sack Promotions LLC Kathy Patterson Pau Corporation Ying Cafe Potts Feed Store Inc. Prothro Wilhelmi & Company PLLC Anonymous Tom and Sondra Ramsour Steven Rapfogel James and Danielle Rapp Jim and Margaret Rapp Linda Reeves Anonymous Richard Robinson Dr. Madeleine Ross and John Ross Donald and Marion Routh Dr. James Rozell and Vickie Rozell Frank and Jacqueline Rucker Maggie Ruelle Paul and Cheryl Sanders Robert Saunders Sean Saunders Kelley and Gina Sawyer Scott Sawyer Mary Scarborough Roland and Mary Schick David and Kathryn Schlottach Stephen Schneider Kristin Williams Wallace and Marietta Scott Holms and Suzanne Scott Jared and Jodi Seal Thomas and Connie Seale Gregg and Sherry Seaton Donald Sebert Ricky Sewell Joe Sharp David Shelby
Thomas and Christine Shelby Al and Carla Shirley Wendy Shoffit Carl and Holly Shotts Steve Siebrasse Anonymous Sisk Boring & Tunnelling Inc. Skeeter Products Inc. Jeff and Tonya Skrocki Mark and B. K. Sloan Chuck and Lindsey Smith Steve and Farrai Smith Scotty and Gay Smith Harold and Juanita Smotherman Dr. Herd Snider and Elizabeth Snider Richard Soloman Clothes Mentor Brad and Debbie Spradlin Dave and Becky Spray Carey Spreen Daniel Stanley Richard and Nancy Stewart Heath and Alisa Stoner Kay Stringfellow Frank and Teresa Sturrock Susan Robinson Collection Loretta Swan Larry and Kathleen Swinson James and Sharron Swinson Chris Tabor Tony and Kathleen Tadasa Drew and Jennifer Hutson Johnny and Angela Manuel Sandy and Judy Terry Texas Rose Festival Association Perry Thompson Jr Tami Tidwell TJC Alumni Association Christian Torres Triple E Electric Inc. Lugene Tucker Bob and Benita Turner Tyler Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center Shay and Lauren Tyler Fred Underwood Robert and Ijeoma Unegbu UT Health Northeast Todd and Jamie Upson Fran Ussery Jeff Van Sicklen Deborah VanDevelde Variety Luncheon Club Robert and Debbie Waldrop David Walinder Jay Walker II Larry and Carolyn Walker
James and Leah Wansley Waterpark at the Villages Janet Watts Sheree and Roger Webb Anonymous Dr. Otis Webster and Dr. Bennie Webster Brett and Audrea Weimer Tim and Deborah Welch Steve Westhafer Whataburger #667 Rodney Whetzel Devon Wiggins Geoffrey and Patricia Willbanks Hampton and Cheryl Williams Patti Williams Craig and Tracey Williams John and Traci Willis Hal and Wyvonne Willoughby Kyle and Kathy Wilson Anonymous Anonymous Denny Yarbrough Andy and Carol Young Anonymous Many contributors increase their donations to the Tyler Junior College Foundation by taking advantage of corporate matching gifts. We are grateful to the following companies who matched 2014 gifts made by their employees or retirees and to our donors who have multiplied the impact of their contributions by participating in these programs.
Matching Gifts Bank of America Foundation Matching Gifts Program Greater Texas Foundation IBM International Foundation Nationwide Foundation State Farm Companies Foundation T.L.L. Temple Foundation * Deceased