Tisa A. Mason (born February 8, 1961) is an American educator and the current president of Fort Hays State University. Prior to her presidency at Fort Hays State, Mason served as Valley City State University's president from December 15, 2014, to December 15, 2017.[1] Mason served as Fort Hays State's vice president of student affairs July 2008 to December 2014.[2]
Tisa Mason | |
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| 10th President of Fort Hays State University | |
| Assumed office December 18, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Mirta Martin |
| 13th President of Valley City State University | |
| In office December 15, 2014 – December 15, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Steven Shirley |
| Succeeded by | Margaret Dahlberg |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Tisa A. Mayer February 8, 1961 Palmer, Massachusetts |
| Spouse | Bill |
| Residence | Hays, Kansas |
| Education | Transylvania University (BA) Eastern Illinois University (MA) College of William and Mary (EdD) |
| Profession | Professor |
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| Website | Office of the President |
Biography
editEducation
editBorn in Palmer, Massachusetts, Mason graduated from Classical High School in 1979 and went on to receive her bachelor's of arts with Omicron Delta Kappa honors from Transylvania University in 1983 majoring in sociology/anthropology. In 1984, Mason completed her master's degree at Eastern Illinois University, as well as her education doctorate from the College of William and Mary in 1992.[3]
Career
editAfter graduating from Transylvania University, Mason served as the assistant dean of students at Hanover College, a position she held from 1984 to 1986.[4] From 1986 to 1994, Mason was served as the student life director and as an assistant professor at Christopher Newport University.[5] Following an eight-year stint at CNU, Mason served as the executive director for Sigma Kappa, the national headquarters of her sorority from college.[6] On July 1, 2004, Mason assumed the position as the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater's dean of student life, a position she held until June 2008.[7] On July 1, 2008, Mason became the student affairs vice president at Fort Hays State University, a position she would hold for six years.[8]
Valley City State University
editOn October 30, 2014, Mason was named Valley City State University's 13th president.[9] While at VCSU, Mason was able to increase the enrollment numbers – setting a school record[10] – and brought in more revenue into the budget.[11] Mason left VCSU on December 15, 2017, as she was named the president of Fort Hays State University.[12]
References
edit- ^ Tufte, Tyler; Munowenyu, Joseph. "History of the University and Its Presidency". www.vcsu.edu. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
- ^ KWCH (November 3, 2017). "Dr. Tisa Mason named next president of Fort Hays State University". Retrieved December 28, 2017.
- ^ Ogle, Juno. "Familiar face returns as president of FHSU". Retrieved December 28, 2017.
- ^ "Regents name new president at Fort Hays State University". www.kansasregents.org. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
- ^ "The Bulletin, A Publication for Alumni & Friends of Valley City State University". November 30, 2014. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
{{cite magazine}}: Cite magazine requires|magazine=(help) - ^ Tufte, Tyler; Munowenyu, Joseph. "VCSU News". www.vcsu.edu. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
- ^ "Kansas officials appoint Tisa Mason as new president at Fort Hays State University". Retrieved December 28, 2017.
- ^ "Mason leaves U. of Wisconsin-Whitewater to accept top-tier administrative post at FHSU" (Press release). May 21, 2008. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
- ^ "Mason Named President of Valley City State". Retrieved December 28, 2017.
- ^ "Fall enrollment sets record at Valley City State University - KSL.com". Retrieved December 28, 2017.
- ^ "New FHSU president Mason: 'There's no place like home'". November 3, 2017. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
- ^ "Regents name new president for Fort Hays State". LJWorld.com. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
External links
edit- Biography – Fort Hays State University