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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|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{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|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|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|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|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=https://www.iukcougars.com/article/5#.Xl0mLJNKiUk|title=INDIANA UNIVERSITY KOKOMO ADDS CROSS-COUNTRY TO SPORTS PROGRAM|last=|first=|date=20 March 2012|website=|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|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. 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|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|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|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{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|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|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|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|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=https://www.iukcougars.com/article/5#.Xl0mLJNKiUk|title=INDIANA UNIVERSITY KOKOMO ADDS CROSS-COUNTRY TO SPORTS PROGRAM|last=|first=|date=20 March 2012|website=|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|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. 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|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref>.


He also served as provost and vice president of academic affairs and student affairs at ] in ], from 2007 to 2010<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|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|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 web|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> During his time at Kettering, Harris built multiple partnerships and secured unprecedented grants and gifts, such as $1.6 million from the Wisconsin-based Kern Foundation for the study of entrepreneurship<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|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref>. Harris was the vice president for academic affairs at ] (2004–2007),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20070514006178/en/Kettering-University-Names-Dr.-Michael-Harris-Provost#.UuNVUP30Ab0|title=Kettering University Names Michael Harris as New Provost and Vice President - Business Wire|publisher=Businesswire.com|accessdate=22 October 2014}}</ref> 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|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|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|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{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|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref> 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|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|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"/> He also served as provost and vice president of academic affairs and student affairs at ] in ], from 2007 to 2010<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|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|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 web|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> During his time at Kettering, Harris built multiple partnerships and secured unprecedented grants and gifts, such as $1.6 million from the Wisconsin-based Kern Foundation for the study of entrepreneurship<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|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|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, 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|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref> Harris was the vice president for academic affairs at ] (2004–2007),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20070514006178/en/Kettering-University-Names-Dr.-Michael-Harris-Provost#.UuNVUP30Ab0|title=Kettering University Names Michael Harris as New Provost and Vice President - Business Wire|publisher=Businesswire.com|accessdate=22 October 2014}}</ref> 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|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|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|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{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|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref> 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|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|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)|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|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 Grissom Air Force Reserve Base,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://archive.is/9IGmC|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=|archive-date=|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|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|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|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|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|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref> 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)|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|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 Grissom Air Force Reserve Base,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://archive.is/9IGmC|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=|archive-date=|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|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|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|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|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|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref>

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Michael Harris
Personal details
BornMichael Harris
(1956-01-06) January 6, 1956 (age 68)
Johannesburg, South Africa
NationalityUnited States and Israel
SpouseTali Harris
ChildrenRonen, Asaf, Amit
Alma materBar-Ilan University
Tel Aviv University
Indiana University Bloomington
OccupationDean and Professor at Tennessee State University
WebsiteWebsite

Michael Harris (born January 6, 1956) is an Israeli-American public policy scholar and university administrator. He is currently dean of and professor at the College of Public Service at Tennessee State University.

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.

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

Leadership and academic career

Harris is dean of and professor at the College of Public Service at Tennessee State University, guiding the College to its first ever appearance on US News rankings as one of the best public affairs programs in the nation.

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. 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. 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.

He also served as provost and vice president of academic affairs and student affairs at Kettering University in Flint, Michigan, from 2007 to 2010. During his time at Kettering, Harris built multiple partnerships and secured unprecedented grants and gifts, such as $1.6 million from the Wisconsin-based Kern Foundation for the study of entrepreneurship. 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. Harris was the vice president for academic affairs at Ferris State University (2004–2007), 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 Force Reserve Base, which took place on February 12, 2012. 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.

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

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