TJC Board to Make Dr. Mejia’s Selection Official

TYLER – Trustees of Tyler junior college will meet Wednesday morning to officially name the school’s new president. Earlier this month, the trustees selected TJC’s President for Branch Locations & District Provost, Dr. Juan E. Mejia, as the lone finalist for the post. The Board’s decision comes after an extensive national search and thorough interview process. TJC received 83 applications. At Wednesday’s meeting, now that the 21 day waiting period is over, the board will confirm Dr. Mejia as the school’s 7th president, effective July 1st. The board’s agenda also call for consideration of extending current President Mike Metke’s contract to June 30. The board’s agenda also calls for consideration of discontinuing the position of President for Branch Locations/District Provost.