Michael Harris Ph.D, Academic Michael Harris PhD academic, Dean CPSUA TSU Nashville, Chancellor IU Kokomo, 2010-2012, Provost Kettering University michaelharris53840@yahoo.com
Summary Michael Harris PhD academic, Dean College of Public Service and Urban Affairs (CPSUA) at Tennessee State University (TSU), Nashville TN. Dr. Harris served as Chancellor and professor of public and environmental affairs, business, and education at IU Kokomo. Chancellor Michael Harris led IU Kokomo transformation. He developed a strategic vision which resulted in IU Kokomo experiencing an unprecedented 67 year record history in student enrollment; implemented 15 new degree programs; increased online courses; achieved record fundraising through the Inspire Power campaign; initiated the intercollegiate athletic program and led IU Kokomo to join the NAIA. Chancellor Harris initiated the development of infrastructure such as: a new nursing simulation lab; welcome center; new media digital center; next generation classroom; campus beautification; Haven auditorium renovation, and the construction of Milt & Jean Cole Family Wellness and Fitness Center. Chancellor Michael Harris tenure resulted with IU Kokomo being ranked by U.S. News & World Report for the first time. Chancellor Michael Harris was recognized for his vision and leadership: Named The Kokomo Perspective Person of the Year; finalist for University Economic Development leadership Award; appointed by Governor Daniels to the Indiana Automotive Advisory Council (IAC) and Honorary Commander of Grissom Air Base. Prior, Dr. Michael Harris was Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Kettering University (GMI). He earned a B.A. in economics and Business Administration from Bar-Ilan University, M.A. in public policy from Tel Aviv University and PhD in public policy from SPEA Indiana University. Dr. Harris completed leadership seminars at Harvard University Institute for Higher Education and participated in the Public Policy Round Table at Harris Manchester College, Oxford. Professor Harris is the author of 5 books and 40 refereed articles.
Experience Dean College of Public Service and Urban Affairs (CPSUA) Tennessee State University (TSU) at Tennessee State University July 2013 - Present (1 year 11 months) http://www.tnstate.edu/cpsua/people/deandepartmentheads.aspx Chancellor Indiana University Kokomo at Indiana University Kokomo July 2010 - September 2012 (2 years 3 months) Michael Harris Chancellor Indiana University Kokomo, (2010-2012), Kokomo Perspective Publisher Looks back. Kokomo Perspective, September 28, 2014: "In his short time here, he wowed me. He was too big for Kokomo. His ideas were transformative, and the speed with which he implemented things was jarring. He created a lot of enemies in a very short period of time because of that. As with all leaders of that caliber, he Page1
had some flaw that sent him away early. We may never know what that was. But if you wanted something done, you got Michael Harris. The university is much better off for his time here. Student housing, new degree programs, record enrollment, a new fitness center, the athletic program -- they all originated on his watch.....I knew that Michael would push so hard and so fast that he would end up ahead of the cart, and he did. His legacy was so strong and so immediate that the stories we wrote about him still garner significant traffic on our website two years after his departure. He understood the university’s role in building the community and in economic development. He actively worked to make IU Kokomo a factor when it never had been at that level. He turned it into a place you’d actually be proud to earn a degree from." Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Kettering University 2007 - 2010 (3 years)
Honors and Awards Michael Harris academic, Kokomo Perspective, Person of the Year 2011 Kokomo Perspective, Kokomo, Indiana December 2011 http://kokomoperspective.com/news/local_news/kokomo-perspective-s-person-of-the-year-michael-harris/ article_8c2ec302-2a77-11e1-b3b7-001871e3ce6c.html?mode=story Michael Harris academic, Honorary Commander, Grissom Air Base, Indiana Grissom Air Base, Indiana February 2012 http://www.grissom.afrc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123285429 Michael Harris academic, Top Israeli Academic Outside of Israel, named by Maariv Maariv Newspaper, 2nd Largest in Israel http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/newsitem.asp?id=54048 Michael Harris Chancellor indiana University Kokomo Recognized by Publisher Kokomo Perspective Publisher Kokomo Perspective, Kokomo, Indiana September 2014 http://kokomoperspective.com/kp/publisher-looks-back-at-people-who-made-the-news-in/ article_ac76b76e-4360-11e4-a8e7-13eba65de0a9.html IU Kokomo Chancellor Recognized, Michael Harris academic Indiana University News Room June 2012 http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news-archive/22530.html
Skills & Expertise Fundraising Higher Education Leadership
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Public Speaking Public Policy Program Management Community Outreach E-Learning Leadership Development Research Staff Development Teaching Nonprofits Policy Grant Writing Program Development Event Planning Editing Student Affairs
Education Indiana University Bloomington Ph.D, Public Policy, 1989 - 1993 Activities and Societies: Pi Alpha Alpha Tel Aviv University M.A., Public Policy, 1984 - 1986 Bar-Ilan University Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics and Business Administration, 1979 - 1982 Harvard University Graduate School of Education Certificate, Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Michael Harris Ph.D, Academic Michael Harris PhD academic, Dean CPSUA TSU Nashville, Chancellor IU Kokomo, 2010-2012, Provost Kettering University michaelharris53840@yahoo.com
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