Michaela Tomova
Dr. Michaela Tomova serves as the Vice Provost of Academic Affairs at Miami Dade College (MDC). Her leadership portfolio includes oversight of the Offices of General Education and Learning Outcomes, Academic Programs and Curriculum Development (including Baccalaureate degrees at MDC), Academic Scheduling, International Education, Articulation and Academic Pathways, as well as major grants under the umbrella of District of Academic Affairs at MDC.
Dr. Tomova is the MDC representative at the Florida College System and collaborates with FDOE in the implementation of policies and procedures in Academic Affairs, where some recent highlights include: alignment of general education course requirements in AS and AA degrees leading to seamless pathways to completion and continued education; Textbook and Instructional Materials Affordability and Transparency; student success and enhanced competence in Civic Literacy.
In her role as Vice Provost of Academic Affairs, Dr. Tomova leads the college efforts and faculty engagement in course and program curriculum developments with a focus on workforce demands and needs of the vibrant and diverse South Florida community. She was instrumental in the development, implementation, and diversification of instructional modalities and attendance options at Miami Dade College after 2020.
Dr. Tomova’s appointment as Vice Provost of Academic Affairs was preceded by three decades of experience in educational institutions in the United States and in Europe. Her previous roles include service as Dean of Faculty at the North Campus of MDC, Dean of Arts and Sciences at SFSC, Academic Department Chairperson of English and Communications, Director of the District Office of Academic Programs, Director of a Learning Support Center, DOE FIPSE Grant Director, Tempus-Phare Joint European Project faculty lead, and Senior Lecturer in English.
Michaela Tomova holds a doctoral degree in Higher Education Leadership from the University of Miami, with a research focus on student development and student-faculty interactions in the community college, a topic which continues to fascinate and strengthen her dedication to the complex and rewarding mission of community colleges. She completed her Master’s degree in English Language and Literature in 1987 at the University of Sofia, Bulgaria, with research work at the University of Durham and post graduate work at the University of London and the University of Brighton in the UK. Dr. Tomova holds a minor in Bulgarian Language and Literature and a specialization in Translation and Interpretation Studies from the University of Sofia.