Michael C. Mason

Michael C. Mason, Ph.D., serves as the Inaugural Chair of the Africana Studies Department and has held various leadership roles, including Chair and Interim Chair of the Liberal Arts & Sciences Department, at Berklee College of Music since 2006. Prior to this, Michael worked at Harvard University/Harvard Graduate School of Education as a Special Projects Associate and Administrative Fellow from 2004 to 2006. Michael's academic career includes positions at Boston College/Lynch School of Education as a Clinical Faculty Member and Residence Hall Director, among others. Michael holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from Boston College, as well as a Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Loyola University Maryland. Additionally, Michael has completed a Certificate in the Management Development Program at Harvard Graduate School of Education.