Michael Harris (academic)

Michael Harris
Born Michael Harris
(1956-01-06) January 6, 1956
Johannesburg, South Africa
Nationality United States and Israel
Alma mater Bar-Ilan University
Tel Aviv University
Indiana University
Occupation Dean and Professor at Tennessee State University
Spouse(s) Tali Harris
Children Ronen, Asaf, Amit
Website http://www.tnstate.edu/cpsua/people/harris.aspx

Michael Harris (born January 6, 1956) is an Israeli-American political scientist and university administrator. He is currently Dean of and Professor at the College of Public Service and Urban Affairs at Tennessee State University.[1]

Education and early career

Born in South Africa, Michael Harris immigrated with his family to Israel as a child. He is married to Tali Harris and has three sons, Ronen, Asaf, and Amit.

Harris holds a bachelor's degree in economics and business administration from Bar-Ilan University (1982), a master's degree in Public Policy from Tel-Aviv University (1986), and a Ph.D. in public policy from Indiana University (1993). After initially specializing in electoral politics and public policy, Harris' current research focuses on academic decision-making and developing learner-centered curricula within universities to improve student performance outcomes.

Dr. Harris served in the Israel Defense Forces and retired at the rank of major with active combat experience.[2]

Leadership and academic career

Harris is Dean of and Professor at the College of Public Service and Urban Affairs at Tennessee State University.[1]

From 2010 to 2012, Harris served as the sixth Chancellor of Indiana University Kokomo and a Professor of Public and Environmental Affairs, Business, and Education.[3][2][4][5] Harris led IU Kokomo through the process of adding 10 new degree programs to the Kokomo campus.[6] Harris instituted online classes and increased the number of Friday classes offered. He also developed an athletic program. The first two sports (women’s volleyball and men’s basketball) led the university to a full offering of an athletic program with joining the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) in 2012. In January 2012, under the leadership of Michael Harris, IU Kokomo received a $1.25 million gift from Milt and Jean Cole to fund a new wellness and fitness center.[7] At the time, this was the largest cash gift ever received on IU's Kokomo campus.[8] The new facility; The Milt and Jean Cole Family Wellness and Fitness Center, opened in August, 2013.

He also served as Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Affairs at Kettering University in Flint, Michigan from 2007 to 2010.[9][10] Harris was the Vice President for Academic Affairs at Ferris State University (2004-2007),[11] a faculty member in the Department of Political Science and subsequently Associate Provost at Eastern Michigan University (1994–2004),[12] and a faculty member in the Graduate Program of Public Policy at Tel Aviv University (1993-1994).[2]

In 2012, the Hebrew-language newspaper, Maariv, named Harris as the most successful Israeli academic working outside of Israel.[13][14] The Kokomo Perspective also named him their Person of the Year for 2011.[15][16] He also received the Best in Class 2009 Award from the Keen Entrepreneurship Education Network and a Honorary Doctorate in Educational Administration from Ave Maria College.[17][18]

In 2015, Dr. Harris worked with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) to develop a unique certificate program, known as the Public Administration Executive Leadership Certificate or “Command College”. In addition, he was named as a Consultant to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.[19]

Published works

References

  1. 1 2 "Tennessee State University Dean, Department Heads, and Staff". tnstate.edu. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 "Chancellor Michael Harris: Indiana University Ceremonies". Webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
  3. ↑ "Indiana University Board of Trustee Business meeting minutes Bloomington". webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu. April 2012. Retrieved 2012-08-08.
  4. ↑ "Michael Harris selected as new chancellor of IU Kokomo: IU News Room: Indiana University". Newsinfo.iu.edu. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
  5. ↑ "Imagine What the Future Holds: The Installation of Michael Harris as Chancellor of IU Kokomo: 2010: Archive: Select Speeches: Office of the President: Indiana University". Pres.iu.edu. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
  6. ↑ "Ten New Degrees to be Offered This Fall". Indiana University Kokomo. Retrieved 2015-09-12.
  7. ↑ "Milt and Jean Cole family of Logansport donates $1.25 million to Indiana University Kokomo". Kokomo Perspective. Retrieved 2015-09-12.
  8. ↑ "Milt and Jean Cole family of Logansport donates $1.25 million to Indiana University Kokomo". Philanthropy News Digest. Retrieved 2015-09-12.
  9. ↑ "Kettering Provost to fill UM-Flint chancellor's old job as IU-Kokomo chancellor System". mlive.com. March 2010. Retrieved 2010-08-08.
  10. ↑ "Dr. Michael Harris - Commencement Speaker". Business Wire. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
  11. ↑ "Kettering University Names Michael Harris as New Provost and Vice President - Business Wire". Businesswire.com. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
  12. ↑ Michael Harris Chancellor IU Kokomo (6th). "Professor Michael Harris Eastern Michigan University 1994-2004, EMU". Slideshare.net. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
  13. ↑ Michael Harris Chancellor IU Kokomo (6th). "IU Kokomo Chancellor Recognized, Top Academic, Maariv, Michael Harris…". Slideshare.net. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
  14. ↑ "IU Kokomo chancellor recognized as top Israeli academic in the world working outside Israel: IU News Room: Indiana University". Newsinfo.iu.edu. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
  15. ↑ "Kokomo Perspective’s Person of the Year Michael Harris". Kokomo Perspective. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
  16. ↑ "Publisher looks back at people who made the news in the Perspective". Kokomo Perspective. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
  17. ↑ "'Best in Class'". Kettering University. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
  18. ↑ Foundation Center. "Kettering University Receives $1.6 Million From Kern Family Foundation". Philanthropy News Digest (PND). Retrieved 22 October 2014.
  19. ↑ "New Education Option Enhancing Career Development for TBI Personnel". Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Retrieved 15 November 2015.
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