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| '''Michael Harris''' (]: מיכאל (מייקל) הריס, born January 6, 1956) is an Israeli-American ] scholar and university administrator. He is currently the Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs of ] and a Professor of Public Administration and Policy.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=30 July 2020|title=Welcome Message From the Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs|url=http://www.tnstate.edu/academic_affairs/welcome.aspx |
'''Michael Harris''' (]: מיכאל (מייקל) הריס, born January 6, 1956) is an ] ] scholar and university administrator. He is currently the Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs of ] and a Professor of Public Administration and Policy.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=30 July 2020|title=Welcome Message From the Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs|url=http://www.tnstate.edu/academic_affairs/welcome.aspx|access-date=|website=Tennessee State University}}</ref> | ||
| ==Biography, education and early career== | ==Biography, education and early career== | ||
| Born in ], Michael Harris immigrated with his family to Israel as a child.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kokomoperspective.com/kids/kokomoans/a-childhood-story-from-a-notable-kokomoan-indiana-university-kokomo/article_4d39ef04-978e-11e0-839f-001cc4c03286.html|title=A CHILDHOOD STORY FROM A NOTABLE KOKOMOAN: Indiana University Kokomo Chancellor Michael Harris|last=|first=|date=15 June 2011|website=Kokomo Perspective |
Born in ], Michael Harris immigrated with his family to Israel as a child.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kokomoperspective.com/kids/kokomoans/a-childhood-story-from-a-notable-kokomoan-indiana-university-kokomo/article_4d39ef04-978e-11e0-839f-001cc4c03286.html|title=A CHILDHOOD STORY FROM A NOTABLE KOKOMOAN: Indiana University Kokomo Chancellor Michael Harris|last=|first=|date=15 June 2011|website=Kokomo Perspective|access-date=}}</ref> He was raised on the ] ] in southern ],<ref>Harris, M. (September 1987). "The Water Crisis. Hasade. Vol. 64, Is. 12. pp. 2429-2430. </ref> and is the eldest of three sons. He is married to Tali Harris and has three sons.<ref> Tzach Yoked (April 27, 2012). "Made in Israel - The Most Successful Israelis in the World". ] weekend magazine. </ref> | ||
| Harris holds a bachelor's degree in economics and business administration from ] (1982), a master's degree in public policy from ] (1986), and a Ph.D. in public policy from ] (1993). |
Harris holds a bachelor's degree in economics and business administration from ] (1982),<ref name=" new chancellor"> (March 22, 2010). . Indiana University. </ref> a master's degree in public policy from ] (1986),<ref>. Tel Aviv University Library.</ref> and a Ph.D. in public policy from ] (1993).<ref>. Tennesse State University.</ref> He completed two Harvard University College of Education Graduate programs on leadership and management. <ref name=" new chancellor"/> | ||
| Harris served in the ] and retired at the rank of ] with active ] experience.<ref name="Chancellor Michael Harris: Indiana University Ceremonies">{{cite web|url=http://ceremonies.iu.edu/iuk/biography.shtml|title=Dr. Harris' archived faculty page from Indiana University|url-status=bot: unknown|archiveurl=https://archive. |
Harris served in the ] and retired at the rank of ] with active ] experience.<ref name="Chancellor Michael Harris: Indiana University Ceremonies">{{cite web|url=http://ceremonies.iu.edu/iuk/biography.shtml|title=Dr. Harris' archived faculty page from Indiana University|url-status=bot: unknown|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130708145217/http://ceremonies.iu.edu/iuk/biography.shtml|archivedate=2013-07-08}}</ref> | ||
| ==Leadership and academic career== | ==Leadership and academic career== | ||
| Prior to being appointed Interim Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs<ref>{{Cite web|last=Freeman|first=Emmanuel|date=10 August 2020|title=TSU PRESIDENT GLOVER ANNOUNCES NEW ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS; DR. MICHAEL HARRIS BECOMES INTERIM PROVOST|url=https://tnstatenewsroom.com/archives/26593 |
Prior to being appointed Interim Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Freeman|first=Emmanuel|date=10 August 2020|title=TSU PRESIDENT GLOVER ANNOUNCES NEW ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS; DR. MICHAEL HARRIS BECOMES INTERIM PROVOST|url=https://tnstatenewsroom.com/archives/26593|access-date=|website=Tennessee State University Newsroom}}</ref> Harris was Dean of and Professor of Public Administration and Policy in the College of Public Service at ].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=21 May 2013|title=Former IUK Chancellor Harris gets job at Tennessee State|url=http://kokomoperspective.com/news/former-iuk-chancellor-harris-gets-job-at-tennessee-state/article_40bea73c-c249-11e2-91b6-0019bb2963f4.html|access-date=|website=Kokomo Perspective}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=10 May 2013|title=TSU Announces Key Personnel Changes|url=https://www.nashvillepost.com/home/article/20469847/tsu-announces-key-personnel-changes|access-date=|website=Nashville Post}}</ref><ref name="Tennessee State University Dean, Department Heads, and Staff">{{cite web|title=Tennessee State University Dean, Department Heads, and Staff|url=http://www.tnstate.edu/cpsua/people/deandepartmentheads.aspx|accessdate=20 January 2016|publisher=tnstate.edu}}</ref> He guided the college to its first ever appearance on ] 2019 rankings as one of the best public affairs programs in the nation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tnstatenewsroom.com/archives/24014|title=TSU COLLEGE OF PUBLIC SERVICE LISTED AS ONE OF BEST IN THE NATION|last=McLendon|first=Michael|date=26 April 2019|website=TSU Newsroom|access-date=}}</ref> The college's Graduate Public Affairs program was ranked for a second consecutive time in 2020, securing the important distinction as the second highest ] program at an ] with a ] accredited graduate public affairs program.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-public-affairs-schools/public-affairs-rankings|title=Best Public Affairs Programs|last=|first=|date=|website=U.S. News & World Report|access-date=}}</ref> | ||
| From 2010 to 2012, Harris served as the sixth chancellor of ] and a professor of public and environmental affairs, business, and education.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/2010/03/kettering_provost_to_fill_um-f.html|title=Kettering Provost to fill UM-Flint chancellor's old job as IU-Kokomo chancellor|last=Mostafavi|first=Beata|date=24 March 2010|website=Michigan Live |
From 2010 to 2012, Harris served as the sixth chancellor of ] and a professor of public and environmental affairs, business, and education.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/2010/03/kettering_provost_to_fill_um-f.html|title=Kettering Provost to fill UM-Flint chancellor's old job as IU-Kokomo chancellor|last=Mostafavi|first=Beata|date=24 March 2010|website=Michigan Live|access-date=}}</ref><ref name="kokomo2010">{{Cite web|url=http://kokomoperspective.com/news/michael-harris-selected-as-new-chancellor-of-iu-kokomo/article_fb37578e-3684-11df-b5ef-001cc4c002e0.html|title=Michael Harris selected as new chancellor of IU Kokomo|last=|first=|date=23 March 2010|website=Kokomo Perspective|access-date=}}</ref><ref name="Chancellor Michael Harris: Indiana University Ceremonies"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/iubot/view?docId=2011-04-15&doc.view=print&toc.depth=1&toc.id=0&brand=iubot|title=Indiana University Board of Trustees Business meeting minutes Bloomington|date=April 2012|publisher=webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu|accessdate=2012-08-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/13828.html|title=Michael Harris selected as new chancellor of IU Kokomo: IU News Room: Indiana University|publisher=Newsinfo.iu.edu|accessdate=22 October 2014}}</ref> Harris led IU Kokomo through the process of adding 10 new degree programs to the Kokomo campus.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kokomoperspective.com/news/local_news/iu-kokomo-introduces-new-degree-programs/article_3565d9f4-9c09-11e0-b494-001cc4c03286.html|title=IU Kokomo introduces new degree programs|last=|first=|date=27 June 2011|website=Kokomo Perspective|access-date=}}</ref> Harris instituted online classes and increased the number of Friday classes offered. He also developed an athletic program, overseeing the development of four sports (men's basketball, men's cross country, women's cross country, and women's volleyball), which resulted in the university joining the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) in 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kokomoperspective.com/sports/iuk/naia-approves-indiana-university-kokomo-for-membership/article_b7f4e4e4-87e7-11e1-9684-001a4bcf887a.html|title=NAIA approves Indiana University Kokomo for membership|last=|first=|date=16 April 2012|website=Kokomo Perspective|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.iukcougars.com/article/5#.Xl0mLJNKiUk|title=INDIANA UNIVERSITY KOKOMO ADDS CROSS-COUNTRY TO SPORTS PROGRAM|last=|first=|date=20 March 2012|website=|access-date=}}</ref> Harris developed cutting-edge approaches for saving students money while ensuring timely degree completion, which earned national attention from organization such as the ].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Radel|first=Marie|date=1 December 2011|title=Indiana University Kokomo Receives National Recognition|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/indiana-university-kokomo-receives-national-recognition-134868848.html|access-date=|website=Cision PR Newswire}}</ref> During his time as Chancellor at IUK, Harris was appointed by Governor ] to serve on the Indiana Automotive Council.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kokomoperspective.com/news/local_news/governor-appoints-chancellor-harris-to-indiana-automotive-council/article_6af3d818-d562-11e0-8eb3-001cc4c03286.html|title=Governor appoints Chancellor Harris to Indiana Automotive Council|last=|first=|date=2 September 2011|website=Kokomo Perspective|access-date=}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web | title=Milt and Jean Cole family of Logansport donates $1.25 million to Indiana University Kokomo | publisher=Kokomo Perspective | accessdate=2015-09-12 | url=http://kokomoperspective.com/news/local_news/milt-and-jean-cole-family-of-logansport-donates-million-to/article_9e2a0d82-3b8e-11e1-9b75-0019bb2963f4.html}}</ref> At the time, this was the largest cash gift ever received on IU's Kokomo campus.<ref>{{cite web | title=Milt and Jean Cole family of Logansport donates $1.25 million to Indiana University Kokomo | url=http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/news/indiana-university-kokomo-receives-1.25-million-gift | accessdate=2015-09-12 | publisher=Philanthropy News Digest}}</ref> The new facility, The Milt and Jean Cole Family Wellness and Fitness Center, opened in August, 2013. Under his leadership, ] ranked Indiana University Kokomo among the best regional campuses in the ], a first-ever mention for the campus that includes a Tier 1 level, and the only ] regional campus to receive this recognition.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kokomoperspective.com/xtra/education/u-s-news-world-report-ranks-iu-kokomo-among-the/article_222a4536-fdde-11e1-a3e3-001a4bcf887a.html|title=U.S. News & World Report ranks IU Kokomo among the best Regional Campuses|last=|first=|date=13 September 2012|website=Kokomo Perspective|access-date=}}</ref> While serving as Chancellor, Harris was presented the Phoenix II (a sculpture and plaque) from the faculty, staff, and students of the university's fine arts program.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMTSNv_q9eA&t=20s|title=IU Kokomo Chancellor Recognized|last=|first=|date=25 March 2015|website=YouTube|access-date=}}</ref> Reflecting on his time as Chancellor at IUK, ] ], Don Wilson, said of 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".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kokomoperspective.com/kp/publisher-looks-back-at-people-who-made-the-news-in/article_ac76b76e-4360-11e4-a8e7-13eba65de0a9.html|title=Publisher looks back at people who made the news in the Perspective|last=Wilson|first=Don|date=28 September 2014|website=Kokomo Perspective|access-date=}}</ref> | ||
| He also served as provost and vice president of academic affairs and student affairs at ] (formerly ]) in ], from 2007 to 2010<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kettering University Names Dr. Michael Harris as New Provost and Vice President|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20070514006178/en/Kettering-University-Names-Dr.-Michael-Harris-New|last=|first=|date=14 May 2007|website=businesswire |
He also served as provost and vice president of academic affairs and student affairs at ] (formerly ]) in ], from 2007 to 2010<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kettering University Names Dr. Michael Harris as New Provost and Vice President|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20070514006178/en/Kettering-University-Names-Dr.-Michael-Harris-New|last=|first=|date=14 May 2007|website=businesswire|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.kettering.edu/news/new-provost-dr-michael-harris|title=NEW PROVOST DR. MICHAEL HARRIS|last=|first=|date=13 July 2007|website=Kettering University News|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2010/03/kettering_provost_to_fill_um-f.html|title=Kettering Provost to fill UM-Flint chancellor's old job as IU-Kokomo chancellor System|publisher=mlive.com|date=March 2010|accessdate=2010-08-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite press release|url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20100611005074/en/Kettering-University-Commencement-June-12-358-Graduates|title=Dr. Michael Harris - Commencement Speaker|work=Business Wire|accessdate=20 January 2016}}</ref><ref></ref> During his time at Kettering, Harris built multiple partnerships and secured unprecedented grants and gifts, such as $1.65 million from the Wisconsin-based Kern Foundation to build American prosperity by shaping a new generation of entrepreneurial-minded engineers.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mostafavi|first=Beata|date=26 May 2010|title=Kettering University to use $1.65 million grant to help create "new brand of entrepreneurial-minded engineers"|url=https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/2010/05/kettering_university_to_use_16.html|access-date=|website=Flint Journal}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Kettering University receives $1.6M grant|url=https://nbc25news.com/news/local/kettering-university-receives-16m-grant|last=|first=|date=24 May 2010|website=Mid-Michigan Now (NBC News 25/Fox 66)|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.kettering.edu/news/16-million-gift|title=$1.6 MILLION GIFT|last=Mroczek|first=Patricia|date=24 May 2010|website=Kettering University News|access-date=}}</ref> While serving as Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Kettering University, Harris was a leader in a collaborative effort among Swedish Biogas International,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2008-08-18|title=Swedish king to visit Flint|url=https://www.mlive.com/news/2008/08/swedish_king_to_visit_flint.html|access-date=2020-10-17|website=mlive|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Mostafavi|first=Beata|date=18 February 2010|title=Governor Granholm helps celebrate progress with Swedish Biogas project at Kettering University|url=https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/2010/02/post_92.html|access-date=|website=Flint Journal}}</ref> the City of ], Kettering University, and the ] that resulted in $951,500 grant from the ] (DOE) to advance the production of ] and ] at the Flint Center of Energy Excellence.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.michiganbusiness.org/press-releases/2010/02/granholm-hails-u.s.-department-of-energy-award-to-flint-center-of-energy-excellence/|title=Granholm Hails U.S. Department of Energy Award to Flint Center of Energy Excellence|last=Brown|first=Megan|date=18 February 2010|website=Michigan Economic Development Corporation|access-date=}}</ref> Led the university's response to the ] when students lost co-op assignments with ] and other employers.<ref>{{Cite web|title=General Motors cutting more than half of its Kettering University co-op students|url=https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/2009/02/gm_cutting_more_than_half_of_i.html|last=Morrison|first=Julie|date=4 April 2009|website=M Live|access-date=}}</ref> Since all students had co-op assignments, and the majority had lost those assignments, quick action was vital. Designed and oversaw the development of a plan for each student to be able to continue progress towards their degree in a timely manner. Harris also built partnerships with other Michigan colleges and universities to ensure that Kettering University students had the best opportunities. One such partnership was an agreement signed by Kettering University and ], which provided an enhanced opportunity for Kettering ] students to attend ]. Additionally, Harris was a vital member of the delegation that built unprecedented partnerships between Kettering and Chinese universities, government institutions, and businesses.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.catarc.ac.cn/ac_en/content/20090430/9988.html|title=Kettering University Delegation Visited CATARC|last=|first=|date=28 April 2009|website=CATARC|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.kettering.edu/news/seeking-presence-china|title=SEEKING A PRESENCE IN CHINA|last=Mroczek|first=Pat|date=27 June 2008|website=Kettering University News|access-date=}}</ref> In one of his final acts before leaving the university to become chancellor of ], Harris led a four-hour ] session that resulted in ] becoming one of the first few universities in the world to form an agreement with the Chinese Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC), one of the most prestigious automotive research centers in ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/2010/05/kettering_university_strengthe.html|title=Kettering University strengthens ties to China, forming new partnerships that could make it the "Chinese General Motors Institute"|last=Mostafavi|first=Beata|date=17 March 2010|website=Michigan Live|access-date=}}</ref> | ||
| Harris was the vice president for academic affairs at ] (2004–2007), he was successful in strengthening the areas of academics, teaching, research, scholarship, retention, assessment, and service.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kettering University Names Michael Harris as New Provost and Vice President|url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20070514006178/en/Kettering-University-Names-Dr.-Michael-Harris-Provost#.UuNVUP30Ab0|last=|first=|date=14 May 2007|website=|publisher=Businesswire.com |
Harris was the vice president for academic affairs at ] (2004–2007), he was successful in strengthening the areas of academics, teaching, research, scholarship, retention, assessment, and service.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kettering University Names Michael Harris as New Provost and Vice President|url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20070514006178/en/Kettering-University-Names-Dr.-Michael-Harris-Provost#.UuNVUP30Ab0|last=|first=|date=14 May 2007|website=|publisher=Businesswire.com|accessdate=}}</ref> Prior to joining Ferris State, he was a faculty member in the Department of Political Science and subsequently associate provost at ] (1994–2004).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://caine.emich.edu/archives/findingaids/html/Michael_Harris_papers.html|title=Professor Michael Harris Papers|publisher=Eastern Michigan University Archives}}</ref> During this time at Eastern Michigan, Harris was instrumental in vital efforts, such as overseeing the ], ] Self-Study Steering Committee in his capacity as Interim ]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://commons.emich.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1950&context=focus|title=NCA Self-Study Report was a Collaborative Effort|last=Podell|first=Ron|date=27 February 2001|website=Eastern Michigan Focus News for Faculty & Staff|access-date=}}</ref> that resulted in the university's re-accreditation by NCA, HLC. While at Eastern Michigan University, he received the Michigan Association of Governing Boards Distinguished Faculty Award,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/13828.html|title=Michael Harris selected as new chancellor of IU Kokomo|last=|first=|date=23 March 2010|website=IU Newsroom|access-date=}}</ref><ref name="kokomo2010" /> which was an annual award to distinguished faculty and outstanding students “in recognition of a treasured Michigan resource and the promise it represents for our states’ future.”<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/11|title=Michigan Association of Governing Boards award files|last=|first=|date=|website=Grand Valley State University Special Collections and University Archives|access-date=}}</ref> Harris also served as a faculty member in the Graduate Program of Public Policy at ] (1993-1994).<ref name="Chancellor Michael Harris: Indiana University Ceremonies" /> | ||
| In 2012, the Hebrew-language newspaper, ], named Harris as the most successful Israeli academic working outside of Israel.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://jewishpostopinion.com/Jewishpost/JPO-IN_7-4-12.pdf|title=IU Kokomo chancellor recognized as top Israeli academic in the world working outside Israel|last=|first=|date=4 July 2012|website=The Jewish Post & Opinion (Indiana Edition) |
In 2012, the Hebrew-language newspaper, ], named Harris as the most successful Israeli academic working outside of Israel.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://jewishpostopinion.com/Jewishpost/JPO-IN_7-4-12.pdf|title=IU Kokomo chancellor recognized as top Israeli academic in the world working outside Israel|last=|first=|date=4 July 2012|website=The Jewish Post & Opinion (Indiana Edition)|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slideshare.net/michaelharrischancellor/maariv-full-article-29437195|title=IU Kokomo Chancellor Recognized, Top Academic, Maariv, Michael Harris…|author=Michael Harris Chancellor IU Kokomo (6th)|publisher=Slideshare.net|accessdate=22 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/22530.html&t=IUKokomochancellorrecognizedastopIsraeliacademicintheworldworkingoutsideIsrael|title=IU Kokomo chancellor recognized as top Israeli academic in the world working outside Israel: IU News Room: Indiana University|publisher=Newsinfo.iu.edu|accessdate=22 October 2014}}</ref> The ] also named him their Person of the Year for 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.kokomoperspective.com/news/local_news/kokomo-perspective-s-person-of-the-year-michael-harris/article_8c2ec302-2a77-11e1-b3b7-001871e3ce6c.html?mode=jqm|title=Kokomo Perspective's Person of the Year Michael Harris|work=Kokomo Perspective|accessdate=22 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://kokomoperspective.com/kp/publisher-looks-back-at-people-who-made-the-news-in/article_ac76b76e-4360-11e4-a8e7-13eba65de0a9.html|title=Publisher looks back at people who made the news in the Perspective|publisher=Kokomo Perspective|accessdate=20 January 2016}}</ref> As Chancellor, Harris was named Honorary Wing Commander of the 434th Air Refueling Wing by ],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.grissom.afrc.af.mil/News/Article/174869/dr-harris-six-others-selected-for-honorary-commanders-program/|title=Dr. Harris, six others selected for honorary commanders program|last=|first=|date=8 January 2012|website=Grissom Air Reserve Base|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://homepages.indiana.edu/web/page/normal/20830.html|title=Grissom Air Force Base names IU Kokomo Chancellor Harris 'Honorary Wing Commander 2012'|last=|first=|date=January 2012|website=Indiana University Archives|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130708145205/http://homepages.indiana.edu/web/page/normal/20830.html|archive-date=2013-07-08|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.grissom.afrc.af.mil/Home/Photos/igphoto/2000156546/|title=Dr. Harris, honorary wing commander|website=www.grissom.afrc.af.mil|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.grissom.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/174832/grissoms-honorary-commanders-part-1/|title=Grissom's Honorary Commanders-Part 1|date=8 January 2012 |accessdate=5 October 2018}}</ref> which took place on February 12, 2012<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ROu3kr6UYU|title=Michael Harris IU Kokomo, Michael Harris Honorary Commander|last=|first=|date=3 April 2015|website=YouTube|access-date=}}</ref> and also included the honorary commanders participating in the ]'s celebration of being designated a "Tree City USA" by the ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.grissom.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/174774/keeping-grissom-green/|title=Keeping Grissom green|last=|first=|date=30 April 2012|website=Grissom Air Reserve Base|access-date=}}</ref> He also received the Best in Class 2009 Award from the Keen Entrepreneurship Education Network<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kettering.edu/news/best-class|title='Best in Class'|work=Kettering University|date=21 January 2010 |accessdate=22 October 2014}}</ref> and an honorary doctorate in educational administration from ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://archive.president.iu.edu/speeches/archive/2010/20101022-01.shtml|title="Imagine What the Future Holds: The Installation of Michael Harris as Chancellor of IU Kokomo"|last=|first=|date=22 October 2010|website=Indiana University President's Archives|access-date=}}</ref> | ||
| In 2015, Harris worked with the ] (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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tnstatenewsroom.com/archives/18221|title=TSU DEAN NAMED CONSULTANT TO THE TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION|last=Buggs|first=C.|date=18 November 2015|website=Tennessee State University Newsroom |
In 2015, Harris worked with the ] (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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tnstatenewsroom.com/archives/18221|title=TSU DEAN NAMED CONSULTANT TO THE TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION|last=Buggs|first=C.|date=18 November 2015|website=Tennessee State University Newsroom|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://tbinews.wordpress.com/2015/11/02/new-education-option-enhancing-career-development-for-tbi-personnel/|title=New Education Option Enhancing Career Development for TBI Personnel|work=Tennessee Bureau of Investigation|date=2 November 2015 |accessdate=15 November 2015}}</ref> In 2020, Harris was appointed to the ] Downtown Partnership's board of directors.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nashvilledowntown.com/about/nashville-downtown-partnership/board|title=Nashville Downtown Partnership Board Members|last=|first=|date=16 April 2020|website=Nashville Downtown Partnership|access-date=}}</ref> | ||
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| Born | Michael Harris (1956-01-06) January 6, 1956 (age 68) Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Nationality | American and Israeli |
| Spouse | Tali Harris |
| Children | 3 sons |
| Alma mater | Bar-Ilan University Tel Aviv University Indiana University Bloomington |
| Occupation | Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Tennessee State University |
| Website | Website |
Michael Harris (Hebrew: מיכאל (מייקל) הריס, born January 6, 1956) is an Israeli-American public policy scholar and university administrator. He is currently the Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs of Tennessee State University and a Professor of Public Administration and Policy.
Biography, education and early career
Born in South Africa, Michael Harris immigrated with his family to Israel as a child. He was raised on the Moshav Shitufi Timorim in southern Israel, and is the eldest of three sons. He is married to Tali Harris and has three sons.
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). He completed two Harvard University College of Education Graduate programs on leadership and management.
Harris served in the Israel Defense Forces and retired at the rank of major with active combat experience.
Leadership and academic career
Prior to being appointed Interim Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Harris was Dean of and Professor of Public Administration and Policy in the College of Public Service at Tennessee State University. He guided the college to its first ever appearance on US News 2019 rankings as one of the best public affairs programs in the nation. The college's Graduate Public Affairs program was ranked for a second consecutive time in 2020, securing the important distinction as the second highest ranked program at an HBCU with a NASPAA accredited graduate public affairs program.
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. Harris led IU Kokomo through the process of adding 10 new degree programs to the Kokomo campus. Harris instituted online classes and increased the number of Friday classes offered. He also developed an athletic program, overseeing the development of four sports (men's basketball, men's cross country, women's cross country, and women's volleyball), which resulted in the university joining the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) in 2012. Harris developed cutting-edge approaches for saving students money while ensuring timely degree completion, which earned national attention from organization such as the Lumina Foundation. During his time as Chancellor at IUK, Harris was appointed by Governor Mitch Daniels to serve on the Indiana Automotive Council. 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. At the time, this was the largest cash gift ever received on IU's Kokomo campus. The new facility, The Milt and Jean Cole Family Wellness and Fitness Center, opened in August, 2013. Under his leadership, U.S. News & World Report ranked Indiana University Kokomo among the best regional campuses in the Midwest, a first-ever mention for the campus that includes a Tier 1 level, and the only IU regional campus to receive this recognition. While serving as Chancellor, Harris was presented the Phoenix II (a sculpture and plaque) from the faculty, staff, and students of the university's fine arts program. Reflecting on his time as Chancellor at IUK, Kokomo Perspective Publisher, Don Wilson, said of 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".
He also served as provost and vice president of academic affairs and student affairs at Kettering University (formerly GMI) in Flint, Michigan, from 2007 to 2010 During his time at Kettering, Harris built multiple partnerships and secured unprecedented grants and gifts, such as $1.65 million from the Wisconsin-based Kern Foundation to build American prosperity by shaping a new generation of entrepreneurial-minded engineers. While serving as Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Kettering University, Harris was a leader in a collaborative effort among Swedish Biogas International, the City of Flint, Kettering University, and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation that resulted in $951,500 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to advance the production of biogas and biomethane at the Flint Center of Energy Excellence. Led the university's response to the 2008 economic crisis when students lost co-op assignments with General Motors and other employers. Since all students had co-op assignments, and the majority had lost those assignments, quick action was vital. Designed and oversaw the development of a plan for each student to be able to continue progress towards their degree in a timely manner. Harris also built partnerships with other Michigan colleges and universities to ensure that Kettering University students had the best opportunities. One such partnership was an agreement signed by Kettering University and Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, which provided an enhanced opportunity for Kettering pre-med students to attend medical school. Additionally, Harris was a vital member of the delegation that built unprecedented partnerships between Kettering and Chinese universities, government institutions, and businesses. In one of his final acts before leaving the university to become chancellor of Indiana University Kokomo, Harris led a four-hour negotiation session that resulted in Kettering becoming one of the first few universities in the world to form an agreement with the Chinese Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC), one of the most prestigious automotive research centers in China.
Harris was the vice president for academic affairs at Ferris State University (2004–2007), he was successful in strengthening the areas of academics, teaching, research, scholarship, retention, assessment, and service. Prior to joining Ferris State, he was a faculty member in the Department of Political Science and subsequently associate provost at Eastern Michigan University (1994–2004). During this time at Eastern Michigan, Harris was instrumental in vital efforts, such as overseeing the North Central Association, Higher Learning Commission Self-Study Steering Committee in his capacity as Interim Provost that resulted in the university's re-accreditation by NCA, HLC. While at Eastern Michigan University, he received the Michigan Association of Governing Boards Distinguished Faculty Award, which was an annual award to distinguished faculty and outstanding students “in recognition of a treasured Michigan resource and the promise it represents for our states’ future.” Harris also served as a faculty member in the Graduate Program of Public Policy at Tel Aviv University (1993-1994).
In 2012, the Hebrew-language newspaper, Maariv, named Harris as the most successful Israeli academic working outside of Israel. The Kokomo Perspective also named him their Person of the Year for 2011. As Chancellor, Harris was named Honorary Wing Commander of the 434th Air Refueling Wing by Grissom Air Reserve Base, which took place on February 12, 2012 and also included the honorary commanders participating in the Grissom Air Reserve Base's celebration of being designated a "Tree City USA" by the National Arbor Day Foundation. He also received the Best in Class 2009 Award from the Keen Entrepreneurship Education Network and an honorary doctorate in educational administration from Ave Maria College.
In 2015, 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. In 2020, Harris was appointed to the Nashville Downtown Partnership's board of directors.
Published works
- The Learner-Centered Curriculum: Design and Implementation (with R. Cullen and R. Hill). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2012. ISBN 978-1118049556
- Leading the Learner-Centered Campus: An Administrator's Framework for Improving Student Learning Outcomes (with R. Cullen). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2010. ISBN 978-0470402986
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship in State and Local Government (ed. with R. Kinney). Lexington Books, 2003. ISBN 978-0739109267
- Term Limits (with G. Doron). Lexington Books, 2001. ISBN 978-0739102138
- Public Policy and Electoral Reform: The Case of Israel (with G. Doron). Lexington Books, 2000. ISBN 978-0739101346
References
- "Welcome Message From the Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs". Tennessee State University. 30 July 2020.
- "A CHILDHOOD STORY FROM A NOTABLE KOKOMOAN: Indiana University Kokomo Chancellor Michael Harris". Kokomo Perspective. 15 June 2011.
- Harris, M. (September 1987). "The Water Crisis. Hasade. Vol. 64, Is. 12. pp. 2429-2430.
- Tzach Yoked (April 27, 2012). "Made in Israel - The Most Successful Israelis in the World". Maariv weekend magazine.
- ^ (March 22, 2010). Michael Harris selected as new chancellor of IU Kokomo. Indiana University.
- Master's thesis. Tel Aviv University Library.
- Michael Harris' CV. Tennesse State University.
- ^ "Dr. Harris' archived faculty page from Indiana University". Archived from the original on 2013-07-08.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - Freeman, Emmanuel (10 August 2020). "TSU PRESIDENT GLOVER ANNOUNCES NEW ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS; DR. MICHAEL HARRIS BECOMES INTERIM PROVOST". Tennessee State University Newsroom.
- "Former IUK Chancellor Harris gets job at Tennessee State". Kokomo Perspective. 21 May 2013.
- "TSU Announces Key Personnel Changes". Nashville Post. 10 May 2013.
- "Tennessee State University Dean, Department Heads, and Staff". tnstate.edu. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
- McLendon, Michael (26 April 2019). "TSU COLLEGE OF PUBLIC SERVICE LISTED AS ONE OF BEST IN THE NATION". TSU Newsroom.
- "Best Public Affairs Programs". U.S. News & World Report.
- Mostafavi, Beata (24 March 2010). "Kettering Provost to fill UM-Flint chancellor's old job as IU-Kokomo chancellor". Michigan Live.
- ^ "Michael Harris selected as new chancellor of IU Kokomo". Kokomo Perspective. 23 March 2010.
- "Indiana University Board of Trustees Business meeting minutes Bloomington". webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu. April 2012. Retrieved 2012-08-08.
- "Michael Harris selected as new chancellor of IU Kokomo: IU News Room: Indiana University". Newsinfo.iu.edu. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
- "IU Kokomo introduces new degree programs". Kokomo Perspective. 27 June 2011.
- "NAIA approves Indiana University Kokomo for membership". Kokomo Perspective. 16 April 2012.
- "INDIANA UNIVERSITY KOKOMO ADDS CROSS-COUNTRY TO SPORTS PROGRAM". 20 March 2012.
- Radel, Marie (1 December 2011). "Indiana University Kokomo Receives National Recognition". Cision PR Newswire.
- "Governor appoints Chancellor Harris to Indiana Automotive Council". Kokomo Perspective. 2 September 2011.
- "Milt and Jean Cole family of Logansport donates $1.25 million to Indiana University Kokomo". Kokomo Perspective. Retrieved 2015-09-12.
- "Milt and Jean Cole family of Logansport donates $1.25 million to Indiana University Kokomo". Philanthropy News Digest. Retrieved 2015-09-12.
- "U.S. News & World Report ranks IU Kokomo among the best Regional Campuses". Kokomo Perspective. 13 September 2012.
- "IU Kokomo Chancellor Recognized". YouTube. 25 March 2015.
- Wilson, Don (28 September 2014). "Publisher looks back at people who made the news in the Perspective". Kokomo Perspective.
- "Kettering University Names Dr. Michael Harris as New Provost and Vice President". businesswire. 14 May 2007.
- "NEW PROVOST DR. MICHAEL HARRIS". Kettering University News. 13 July 2007.
- "Kettering Provost to fill UM-Flint chancellor's old job as IU-Kokomo chancellor System". mlive.com. March 2010. Retrieved 2010-08-08.
- "Dr. Michael Harris - Commencement Speaker". Business Wire (Press release). Retrieved 20 January 2016.
- MSU, Kettering University agreement paves way for premed students
- Mostafavi, Beata (26 May 2010). "Kettering University to use $1.65 million grant to help create "new brand of entrepreneurial-minded engineers"". Flint Journal.
- "Kettering University receives $1.6M grant". Mid-Michigan Now (NBC News 25/Fox 66). 24 May 2010.
- Mroczek, Patricia (24 May 2010). "$1.6 MILLION GIFT". Kettering University News.
- "Swedish king to visit Flint". mlive. 2008-08-18. Retrieved 2020-10-17.
- Mostafavi, Beata (18 February 2010). "Governor Granholm helps celebrate progress with Swedish Biogas project at Kettering University". Flint Journal.
- Brown, Megan (18 February 2010). "Granholm Hails U.S. Department of Energy Award to Flint Center of Energy Excellence". Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
- Morrison, Julie (4 April 2009). "General Motors cutting more than half of its Kettering University co-op students". M Live.
- "Kettering University Delegation Visited CATARC". CATARC. 28 April 2009.
- Mroczek, Pat (27 June 2008). "SEEKING A PRESENCE IN CHINA". Kettering University News.
- Mostafavi, Beata (17 March 2010). "Kettering University strengthens ties to China, forming new partnerships that could make it the "Chinese General Motors Institute"". Michigan Live.
- "Kettering University Names Michael Harris as New Provost and Vice President". Businesswire.com. 14 May 2007.
- "Professor Michael Harris Papers". Eastern Michigan University Archives.
- Podell, Ron (27 February 2001). "NCA Self-Study Report was a Collaborative Effort". Eastern Michigan Focus News for Faculty & Staff.
- "Michael Harris selected as new chancellor of IU Kokomo". IU Newsroom. 23 March 2010.
- "Michigan Association of Governing Boards award files". Grand Valley State University Special Collections and University Archives.
- "IU Kokomo chancellor recognized as top Israeli academic in the world working outside Israel" (PDF). The Jewish Post & Opinion (Indiana Edition). 4 July 2012.
- Michael Harris Chancellor IU Kokomo (6th). "IU Kokomo Chancellor Recognized, Top Academic, Maariv, Michael Harris…". Slideshare.net. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - "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.
- "Kokomo Perspective's Person of the Year Michael Harris". Kokomo Perspective. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
- "Publisher looks back at people who made the news in the Perspective". Kokomo Perspective. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
- "Dr. Harris, six others selected for honorary commanders program". Grissom Air Reserve Base. 8 January 2012.
- "Grissom Air Force Base names IU Kokomo Chancellor Harris 'Honorary Wing Commander 2012'". Indiana University Archives. January 2012. Archived from the original on 2013-07-08.
- "Dr. Harris, honorary wing commander". www.grissom.afrc.af.mil. Retrieved 2020-01-30.
- "Grissom's Honorary Commanders-Part 1". 8 January 2012. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
- "Michael Harris IU Kokomo, Michael Harris Honorary Commander". YouTube. 3 April 2015.
- "Keeping Grissom green". Grissom Air Reserve Base. 30 April 2012.
- "'Best in Class'". Kettering University. 21 January 2010. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
- ""Imagine What the Future Holds: The Installation of Michael Harris as Chancellor of IU Kokomo"". Indiana University President's Archives. 22 October 2010.
- Buggs, C. (18 November 2015). "TSU DEAN NAMED CONSULTANT TO THE TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION". Tennessee State University Newsroom.
- "New Education Option Enhancing Career Development for TBI Personnel". Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. 2 November 2015. Retrieved 15 November 2015.
- "Nashville Downtown Partnership Board Members". Nashville Downtown Partnership. 16 April 2020.
External links
Media related to Michael Harris (academic) at Wikimedia Commons
- 1956 births
- South African Jews
- People from Kokomo, Indiana
- Indiana University faculty
- Kettering University faculty
- Ferris State University faculty
- Academic staff of Tel Aviv University
- Israeli Jews
- Bar-Ilan University alumni
- Tel Aviv University alumni
- Indiana University Bloomington alumni
- South African emigrants to Israel
- Israeli emigrants to the United States
- Naturalized citizens of Israel
- Eastern Michigan University faculty
- Living people
- Tennessee State University faculty
- Public administration scholars