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LaToya Mason

Saint Joseph,MI

Summary

Experienced education leader with 10 years of teaching and leadership experience. Demonstrates a proven track record in academic administration, strategic planning, and policy implementation. Emphasizes fostering team collaboration and achieving tangible results, while remaining adaptable to changing needs. Possesses a diverse skill set in leadership, budget management, curriculum development, and conflict resolution. Known for reliability and a high level of drive to cultivate an environment of excellence and growth.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Dean of Health Sciences Education

Lake Michigan College
03.2023 - Current
  • Demonstrates visionary leadership and operational management in the development and operation of all aspects of the Health Sciences Education division, including credit and extended education training. The division consists of nine health science programs and AHA BLS with a focus on the growth and sustainment of current programming.
  • Develops divisional goals in collaboration with program directors and academic administration
  • Oversees and coordinates new program development and curriculum development, including program feasibility studies
  • Approves course assignments and faculty load, and promotes/supports professional development of faculty, directors, and staff in the Health Sciences Division
  • Supervises departmental faculty, directors, and staff, and conducts faculty and staff evaluations in compliance with the faculty contract
  • Ensures the highest possible standards in program quality and currency in collaboration with Program Directors and faculty; Assures regular and systematic program review and assessment of student learning activities in collaboration with faculty and directors, and provides leadership for meeting student success goals, e.g, Retention and completion
  • Develops and provides oversight of divisional budgets, grants, reports, and clinical education agreements
  • Prepares and delivers reports and presentations for a wide variety of constituencies as assigned
  • Responsible for oversight of grant management, compliance, and reporting in the Health Sciences division
  • Assists and supports Program Directors and faculty in securing clinical sites
  • In collaboration with Program Directors, oversees and approves divisional course schedule; monitors enrollment; assures accuracy and currency of divisional programmatic information in print and on the College’s website
  • Oversees curriculum development and revision efforts to assure appropriate and relevant content within divisional disciplines
  • Investigates and resolves student complaints in accordance with departmental and College policies and procedures
  • Drives continuous improvement efforts using data-driven decision-making
  • Interprets College policies in collaboration with the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs; hears secondary level student grievances; resolves faculty concerns, and collaborates with the Student Affairs or Human Resources accordingly
  • Oversees programmatic accreditation and works collaboratively with Program Directors, faculty, and the office of Accreditation, Strategic Projects, and Quality in establishing and maintaining programmatic accreditation, and assures compliance with accreditation standards
  • Represents Division on College committees as assigned and represents College administration on all Health Sciences Advisory Committees
  • Represents the Health Sciences Division within the community, including serving as the primary liaison with our secondary partners, other colleges and universities, business and industry partners, and community organizations and agencies
  • Develops articulation agreements in collaboration with divisional faculty and program directors
  • In collaboration with Student Affairs, plans and implements student recruitment and advising activities
  • Provides oversight and assures current, relevant content of informational, promotional, and marketing materials for the division
  • Promotes and maintains a harmonious working environment and facilitates problem resolution
  • Plans for and manages the use of instructional space, equipment, and supplies in cooperation with other instructional administrators
  • Launched new academic programs that addressed emerging trends and market demands, ensuring continued relevance for graduates entering the workforce.

Health Sciences Adjunct Faculty

Lake Michigan College
01.2014 - Current
  • Evaluates and revises lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning as needed
  • Applies various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and effectively instruct and motivate students of diverse demographic backgrounds and learning needs
  • Creates guides and course materials to reiterate lecture information and help students
  • Delivers training for staff development, change management and materials, process and technical controls
  • Performs program research and analyzes data collection to develop cost estimates and budgets

Director of Health Sciences

Lake Michigan College
05.2018 - 03.2023
  • Partnered with the Dean of Health Sciences to oversee programs, develop essential courses and programming; and ensure compliance with state accreditation and regulations
  • Consistent advocate for the recruitment, retention, and success of underrepresented students
  • Successfully recruited, trained, and supervised Health Sciences adjunct faculty; and trained staff on organizational standards and best academic practices
  • Responsible for the preparation, submission, and management of all Allied Health budgets for credit and non-credit programs
  • Lead, supported, and managed several Health Science programs through the accreditation process, program duration, and program review processes
  • Analyzed program operations, systems, and courses to ensure consistency and sufficiency in meeting outlined academic goals
  • Coordinated and identified program goals and targets, and implemented appropriate assessment measures to measure student learning and success through collaboration with various areas of the college
  • Created a successful partnership with MiWorks and Corewell Health South leading to three apprenticeship programs in health care with a focus on diversity and building the health care workforce
  • Successfully served as program director for the Medical Assisting program maintaining a 91% pass rate for the national certification exams and an 85% rate for new graduate employment placement
  • Supported and supervised 10 adjunct faculty members while supporting the daily operations of Allied Health programming
  • Institutional champion for student success and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives

Medical Practice Manager

Spectrum Health - Lakeland
11.2017 - 04.2018
  • Coordinated all daily activities and operations of the clinic including managing staff, collaborating with providers, adhering to industry regulations, and supporting patients to ensure quality care
  • Supervised and provided administrative management support and direct clinical supervision to all staff
  • Responsible for allocating budgets, overseeing practice operations, tracking expenditures, and monitoring clinic success
  • Conducted regular staff meetings to facilitate open communication channels among team members leading to improved collaboration and problem solving
  • Ensured the hiring, training, and development of qualified personnel by interviewing applicants and developing informational training programs
  • Identified opportunities to improve clinical practices, created innovative strategies, and implemented tactical plans to increase client care standards and enhance operational procedures

Director, Healthcare Education Institute

Lake Michigan College
06.2013 - 11.2017
  • Coordinated, developed, and evaluated quality health care education credit and non-credit programs
  • Completed and managed accreditation processes, ensured compliance, and approvals for required licensure through state agencies
  • Successfully developed a CAAHEP accredited Medical Assisting program while maintaining high retention levels and program success
  • Hired, trained, and evaluated instructors, faculty, and staff on best practices for instruction
  • Prepared action plans to address concerns discovered through surveys, evaluations, and observations and implemented process improvements

Service Specialist & Program Assistant

Veterans Health Administration
01.2008 - 01.2013

Education

Ph.D. - Education

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
05-2024

MBA - Human Resource Management

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ

MHA - Health Administration/Education

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ

B.S. - Health Administration

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ

Skills

  • Strategic Leadership
  • Process Optimization
  • Program development
  • Curriculum development
  • Program Needs Assessment
  • Professional development
  • Program quality assurance
  • Student success strategies
  • Budget management
  • Grant management
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Programmatic Accreditation compliance
  • Community engagement
  • Articulation agreements
  • Effective Problem-Solving
  • Educational Program Design

Accomplishments

  • Achieved health science program expansion through grant funds management, resulting in the development of a Physical Therapy Assistant program and lab.
  • Initiated the expansion of imaging programming, resulting in adequate lab space for the Radiologic Technology and Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs, and new programming potential for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
  • Collaborated with Siena Heights University to fund the education of BSN students, resulting in 45 graduate BSNs in the healthcare workforce.

Certifications And Memberships

  • American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support CPR/AED Instructor
  • Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education
  • Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

Affiliations

  • Member, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., 2023-present
  • Fellow, Michigan Community College Association, Class of 2024
  • Member, Quality, Safety, & Experience Committee, Corewell Health 2022-present
  • Member, Community Leadership Academy Steering Committee, 2025
  • Member, GROWTH Planning Committee, 2024 - present

Publications & Presentations

Mason, L. N. (2024). The experiences of high school teachers related to health care education pathways. Doctoral Dissertation. Capella University.

Carroll, B., Foco, J., Klemme, K., Mason, L., & Thiel, J. (2024). High School Pathways: Bridging the Gap between High School and College. Michigan Student Success Conference.

Timeline

Dean of Health Sciences Education

Lake Michigan College
03.2023 - Current

Director of Health Sciences

Lake Michigan College
05.2018 - 03.2023

Medical Practice Manager

Spectrum Health - Lakeland
11.2017 - 04.2018

Health Sciences Adjunct Faculty

Lake Michigan College
01.2014 - Current

Director, Healthcare Education Institute

Lake Michigan College
06.2013 - 11.2017

Service Specialist & Program Assistant

Veterans Health Administration
01.2008 - 01.2013

Ph.D. - Education

Capella University

MBA - Human Resource Management

University of Phoenix

MHA - Health Administration/Education

University of Phoenix

B.S. - Health Administration

University of Phoenix

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