TERRY WAYNE MASON

Ames, Iowa 50010

(515) 460-1318
linkedin.com/in/terrywmason

EDUCATION
Ph.D.

Texas Tech University

Major: Counseling Psychology (APA-Accredited)
Minor: Business Management
December, 1982

B.A.

Cornell College
Majors: Psychology, Biology
May, 1977
LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST

Iowa Board of Psychology

License No. 00444

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
August, 2001 July, 2015

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY

Student Affairs
Student Counseling Service
Ames, Iowa

ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS

AND DIRECTOR OF STUDENT COUNSELING SERVICES
Responsible for the administration of the Student Counseling Service; manage budgets of over
$1,800,000; make personnel decisions (hiring, firing, promotions, demotions); provide staff with
annual performance evaluations; develop strategic plans; establish policies and procedures;
represent the Division of Student Affairs at various functions; serve as acting Vice President for
Student Affairs in the Senior Vice Presidents absence; provide consultation for the Vice
President for Student Affairs, Deans and other Directors; provide consultation for professional
staff regarding client issues; provide clinical supervision to staff psychologists and interns;
provide clinical services; conduct outreach programming; provide crisis intervention; chair the
Employee Assistance Advisory Committee; serve on and/or chair other university and division
committees, task forces and advisory groups.

Terry Wayne Mason

June, 2004 April, 2006

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IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
International Students and Scholars
Ames, Iowa

INTERIM DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL

EDUCATION SERVICES
Direct office serving over 2,800 international students and scholars; direct operations of the
Study Abroad Center; oversee a combined staff of 14.25 FTE and a budget of $1.7 million and
study abroad program accounts of $3 million; direct campus compliance with federal
immigration laws and regulations, including oversight of SEVIS; evaluate international
education programming and study abroad services for the campus and community.

April, 2003 October, 2003

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY

Student Affairs
Ames, Iowa

INTERIM ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT

FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS
Oversee and coordinate budget and human resources functions of the Student Affairs division
which includes Admissions, Dean of Students Office, Department of Residence, Financial Aid,
International Education Service, Memorial Union, Office of the Registrar, Student Counseling
Service, and Thielen Student Health Center; responsible for running Student Affairs in the Vice
Presidents absence; assisted the Vice President for Student Affairs with various projects;
represented Student Affairs at university and community functions.

April, 2003 August, 2003

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY

Memorial Union
Ames, Iowa

INTERIM DIRECTOR OF THE MEMORIAL UNION

Direct enterprise of 52 employees and a $5 million budget; directly and indirectly responsible
for departments within the Memorial Union purview including a hotel, a bowling and billiards
area, an art studio, maintenance and custodial services, reservations/room scheduling office,
student organization office space, a 640 staff parking ramp, marketing and graphics, Student
Union Board, and business office; worked with building tenants such as International Education
Services, Campus Organization Accounting Office, ISU Dining, ISU Book Store, Student Legal
Services and Greek Life; assisted in the initial planning of a $2.5 million renovation and
expansion working with campus committees and architects; facilitated the Memorial Unions
transition from a private corporation to being a department within the Iowa State University
structure .

Terry Wayne Mason

January, 1993 July, 2001

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IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
Student Counseling Service
Ames, Iowa

DIRECTOR OF STUDENT COUNSELING SERVICES

Responsible for the administration of the department; manage budget of over $1.2 million; make
personnel decisions (hiring, firing, promotions, demotions); provide staff with annual
performance evaluations; develop strategic plans; establish policies and procedures; represent
department at various functions; provide consultation for the Vice President for Student Affairs,
Deans and other Directors; provide consultation for professional staff regarding client issues;
provide clinical supervision to staff psychologists and interns; provide clinical services; conduct
outreach programming; provide crisis intervention; serve on and/or chair university and division
committees, task forces and advisory groups.

August, 1988 - December, 1992

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

Student Counseling Service
College Station, Texas

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR AND COORDINATOR OF TRAINING

Assist Director in the administration of the counseling service including hiring decisions,
performance evaluations and budget preparation; coordinate APA-accredited professional
psychology internship training program and practicum program; coordinate professional staff
continuing education program; function as Alternate Chief Examiner of the General Educational
Development testing program; provide individual, couple/marital, group, academic and career
counseling; act as Faculty Advisor to the Texas A&M University Bowling Club.

August, 1986 - July, 1988

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

Student Counseling Service
College Station, Texas

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR ACADEMIC AND CAREER PROGRAMS

Assist Director in hiring decisions, performance evaluations and budget preparation; develop
and coordinated academic and career services; coordinate psychological and career testing
services; function as Chief Examiner of the General Educational Development testing program;
coordinate after-hours emergency service; supervise senior staff, interns and practicum
counselors; provide therapy for students.

Terry Wayne Mason

September, 1985 - July, 1986

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

Student Counseling Service
College Station, Texas

SENIOR STAFF PSYCHOLOGIST

Provide individual, couple/marital, academic and career counseling for students; facilitate
groups in test anxiety, stress management, biofeedback, personal growth, career exploration and
academic skills development; render crisis intervention; supervised interns and practicum
counselors; develop and coordinate directory of community referral services.

July, 1983 - August, 1985

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
UNIVERSITY
Carbondale, Illinois

CO-PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Responsible for the on-site coordination of a $225,000 grant from the United States Department
of Labor to institute a participatory management/employee involvement project at the National
Mine Health and Safety Academy in Beckley, West Virginia; facilitate six problem solving groups
(quality circles) composed of management, employees and union representatives; design
manuals and facilitate training in communication, conflict management, assertiveness and stress
management; train problem-solving group leaders; co-design and administer the organizational
survey used to evaluate the project.

August, 1982 - May, 1983

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY

Student Counseling Service
Ames, Iowa

SENIOR STAFF COUNSELOR

Provide therapy for students and consultation for the Richardson Court Association residence
hall; supervise a doctoral-level practicum counselor.

July, 1981 - June, 1982

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY

Student Counseling Service
Ames, Iowa

DOCTORAL INTERN
Completed full-time, 2,000 hours, APA-accredited internship under supervision of licensed
psychologists.

Terry Wayne Mason

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FOUNDER AND PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT, Omega Organizational Consultants, College
Station, Texas. Provide psychological and managerial consulting to organizations including the
United States Department of Agriculture, ASCS and FSIS branches; July, 1989 - December,
1992.
INDEPENDENT PRACTICE, Brazos Psychological Associates, College Station, Texas.
Provide individual and marital psychotherapy to adolescents and adults; July, 1986 - December,
1992.
TEACHING AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
ADJUNCT ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, Department of Counseling Psychology, Iowa State
University, Ames, Iowa. Teach graduate seminar on consultation; August, 1994 July, 2015.
PSYCHOLOGY INSTRUCTOR, Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny, Boone and
Urban Campuses, Iowa. Teach courses in general psychology, developmental psychology and
human relations; June, 1982 - May, 1983.
SELECTED UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES, TASK FORCES AND LIAISONS
Iowa State University
Students and Scholars Health Insurance Program Committee, Chair, Sept., 2008 July, 2015.
Memorial Union Gold Star Hall Selection Committee, Chair, January, 2004 July, 2015
Presidents Leadership Award Committee-Junior Division, Chair, February, 2001 July, 2015.
Critical Incident Response Team, Chair (2000-04, 11-12); member, July, 1998 July, 2015.
Employee Assistance Program Advisory Board, Chair, November, 1995 July, 2015.
Liaison to Dean of Students Office, Memorial Union, Student Health, June, 1993 July, 2015.
Vice President for Student Affairs Cabinet, January, 1993 July, 2015.
Presidents Council, January, 1993 July, 2015.
Student Affairs Safety Committee, Chair, August, 2007- July, 2012.
Crisis Response Task Force, Student Affairs, Chair, February, 1999 July, 1999.
Greek Life Task Force, Chair, January, 1998 - May, 1998.
Multicultural Issues Committee, Student Affairs, September, 1996 - August, 1997.
Computer Usage Committee, Student Affairs, August, 1995 - July, 1996.
Outcomes Assessment Committee, Student Affairs, August, 1995 - July, 1996.
Union Board Transitions Committee, Chair, Memorial Union, December, 1995 - May, 1996.
Academic Standards Committee; September, 1993 - 1995.
Sexual Assault Task Force; April, 1993 - July, 1994.
Americans With Disabilities Task Force, Academic Programs; May, 1993 - June, 1993.
Americans With Disabilities Task Force, Student Affairs; April, 1993 - June, 1993.
Texas A&M University
Division of Student Services Public Relations Committee; April, 1992 - December, 1992.
Employee Assistance Program Advisory Board; September, 1991 - December, 1992.

Terry Wayne Mason

Liaison to the Counseling Psychology Department; September, 1991 - December, 1992.

Texas A&M System Student Health Insurance Committee; September, 1990 - December, 1992.
Relocation Committee, Student Counseling Service; October, 1989 - December, 1992.
Recreational Sports Advisory Committee; September, 1988 - December, 1992.
Training Committee, Chair, Student Counseling Service; August, 1988 - December, 1992.
Computer Development Committee, Student Counseling Service; Sept., 1989 - August, 1991.
Candidate Screening Committee, Student Counseling Service; June, 1986 - August, 1991.
Faculty Senate Sub-Committee on Academic Advising; September, 1988 - August, 1989.
Career Day Committee; May, 1986 - July, 1988.
Placement Advisory Council; May, 1986 - July, 1988.
Academic and Career Services Committee (chair), SCS; September, 1985 - July, 1988.
PUBLICATIONS
Spivack, J., Beale, C., Burks, S., Burns, W., Bolin, M., Collins-Eaglin, J., DiNuzzo, T., Horton,
C., Irvin, V., Kahn, A., Keyes, L., Mason, T., McCool, J., Mond, M., Murray, S., Nowell,
C., Payne, J., Pollard, J., Prince, J., Spoltore, J., Weitzman, L. (2010), Accreditation
Standards for University and College Counseling Services.
Clark, M.P., & Mason, T.W (2001). Implementation of a Comprehensive System of Program
Evaluation. Journal of College Student Development. 42(1), 28-35.
Wilson, S., Mason, T., & Ewing, M (1997). Evaluating the Impact of Receiving University-Based
Counseling Service on Student Retention. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 44(3), 316320.
Mason, T., Winniford, J., Myszka, M., & Thompson, R. (1988). Now That the Law Has
Changed: Assessing the Impact of the 21-Year Old Drinking Age. ERIC Document
Reproduction Service, No. ED 286-108.
Mason, T. (1982). Treatment of Test Anxious Students By Applied Cue-Controlled Relaxation,
Applied Relaxation, Relaxation Placebo and No-Treatment. Unpublished doctoral
dissertation, Texas Tech University.
GRANTS
Mason, T. (1987). Fish Academic Survival Training Program. $3,600 grant from the Council
for Corps Development.
Mason, T., & Winniford, J. (1987). Center For Drug Prevention and Education. $120,000
grant from the United States Department of Education.
MAJOR PRESENTATIONS
Mason, T. (2009) Surviving During A Changing and Challenging Economy: A Case for Budget
Cut Exemption for Counseling Services Presented at the Association for University and
College Counseling Center Directors Conference, Asheville, North Carolina.
Mason, T.( 2004) Iowa State University Team Disposition Model. Presented as part of the
Innovations in College Counseling program. Association for University and College
Counseling Center Directors Conference, Lake Tahoe, Nevada.

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Boggs, K., Mason, T., Lambert, L., & Nafzinger, M. (2000) Selection of Outcome Measures for
Use in a College Counseling Center: Issues & Analyses of Three Instruments. Presented
at the Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors Conference,
Snowbird, Utah.
Clark, M.P., & Mason, T.W. (1999) The Relationship Between Improvement During Counseling
and Academic Retention. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association
National Convention, Boston, Massachusetts.
Clark, M.P., Wettersten, K.B., & Mason, T.W. (1999) The Quality of Life Inventory (QOLI) as a
Measure of Therapeutic Outcome and Predictor of Academic Retention. Paper presented
at the American Psychological Association National Convention, Boston, Massachusetts.
Clark, M.P. & Mason, T.W. (1998). Measuring Counseling Outcomes Utilizing the Quality of
Life Inventory. Poster presentation at the annual meeting of the American Psychological
Association, San Francisco, California.
Mason, T. (1996, Oct.). Fighting Privatization: Showing the Effectiveness of a University
Counseling Center on Retention and on Students Quality of Life. Presented at the
Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors Conference, Seattle,
Washington.
Mason, T., & Persad, R. (1996, Oct.). Computerizing the Counseling Center. Preconference
workshop presented at the Association for University and College Counseling Center
Directors Conference, Seattle, Washington.
Mason, T., & Murphy, P. (1995, Oct.). Strategies for Counseling Centers: How to Avoid
Privatization. Program presented at the Big 8 Counseling Center Conference,
Springfield, Missouri.
Mason, T., & Lutz, R. (1992, Nov.). Types of Internships Within the State of Texas. Program
presented at the Texas Psychological Association Annual Convention, Dallas, Texas.
Mason, T. (1992, Nov.). An Open Forum for Academic and Internship Training Directors.
Program presented at the Texas Psychological Association Annual Convention, Dallas,
Texas.
Mason, T., & Lutz, R. (1991, Nov.). Types of Internships Within the State of Texas. Program
presented at the Texas Psychological Association Annual Convention, San Antonio,
Texas.
Mason, T., Atkinson, G., & Murrell, P. (1989, Aug.). The Relationship Between Kolb Learning
Styles and Holland Personality Types. Paper presented at the 97th Annual American
Psychological Association Convention, New Orleans, LA.
Mason, T., Atkinson, G., & Harvancik, M. (1989, Mar.). Learning Styles and Interests: Power
of Two in Career Exploration. Paper presented at the American College Personnel
Association Convention, Washington, D.C.
Mason, T., Winniford, J., & Myszka, M. (1988, Mar.). Now That the Law Has Changed:
Assessing the Impact of the Twenty-One Year Old Drinking Age Upon Future Directions
in Alcohol Policy and Education. Paper presented at the American College Personnel
Association Convention, Miami, FL.
Mason, T. (1982, Mar.). The Use of Relaxation Techniques in the Treatment of Test Anxiety.
Presented at the American College Personnel Association Convention, Houston, TX.

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HONORS
Lifetime Achievement Award, International Association of Counseling Services, October, 2015.
International Whos Who of Professionals, 2000 - present
Who's Who Among Human Services Professionals, 1992 - present.
Who's Who in the South and Southwest, 1992.
National Distinguished Service Registry for Counseling and Development, 1989 - 1990.
Phi Beta Kappa, May, 1977.
B.A. awarded magna cum laude, Cornell College, May, 1977.
Psychology Department Award for Outstanding Achievement, Cornell College, May, 1977.
Alice R. Whitwood Scholarship, Cornell College, September, 1975 - May, 1977.
S.L. Chandler Award for Promise in the Social Sciences, Cornell College, September, 1974.
Dean's List, Cornell College, December, 1973 - May, 1977.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & OFFICES HELD
Member, Association of University and College Counseling Center Directors, 1993 - present
Treasurer, International Association of Counseling Services, 2008 - present
President, International Association of Counseling Services, 2006 2007
President-Elect, International Association of Counseling Services, 2005 2006
Board of Directors, International Association of Counseling Services, 2003 2015
Governing Board, Association of University and College Counseling Center Directors, 1995 November, 1997.
Board of Directors, Association of Counseling Center Training Agents, 1990 - 1992.
REFERENCES
Joyce Davidson, Ph.D.
Associate Director
Student Counseling Service
2223 Student Services Building
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011-2223
(515) 294-0170
Pete Englin, Ph.D.
Director of Residence
1206 Friley Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50012-0001
(515) 294-5636
Martino Harmon, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
2350 Beardshear Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011
(515) 294-4420