Mace and Chain of Office

The chain of office is made of antique bronze with black enamel accents, in honor of Tyler Junior College’s school colors, black and gold.

The medallion, its most prominent feature, bears the College seal and is flanked by smaller stars mirroring the seal and symbolizing the Lone Star State.

The back of the medallion is engraved with TJC’s founding year of 1926 and surrounded by roses, in recognition of TJC’s strong ties to the city of Tyler.The links of the chain are engraved with the names of the previous six presidents.