Michael Harris (public policy scholar)

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Michael Harris
Born	(1956-01-06)January 6, 1956 South Africa
Citizenship	Israel, United States
Alma mater	Indiana University
Spouse	Tal Harris
Awards	Named by Maariv newspaper as one of the 7 most successful Israelis in 7 different fields in the world
Scientific career
Fields	Public policy, Leadership, Political economy, Higher education
Institutions	Indiana University Kokomo

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Michael Harris (born January 6, 1956) is an American academic. He is currently the 6 Chancellor of Indiana University Kokomo, having held this position since July 1, 2010. He is also a Professor of Public and Environmental Affairs, Business, and Education at the same campus. From 2007 to 2010, he served as Provost and Vice president of academic affairs and student affairs at Kettering University. From 2004-2007, he was the Vice President for Academic Affairs at Ferris State University. Previously, faculty member and administrator at Eastern Michigan University 1994-2004 and between 1993-1994 a faculty member at Tel Aviv University.

Education and Early Career

Harris holds a bachelor's degree in in economics and business administration from Bar-Ilan University (1982) his master’s degree in Public Policy from Tel-Aviv University (1986) and a Ph.D. in public policy from Indiana University (1993). He is a graduate of two of the Harvard Graduate School of Education leadership programs (IEM and MDP). He is a retired major of the Israeli Defense Forces. Harris was the vice president for finance & marketing at Tomer Industries.

Leadership in Higher Education

Harris has published five books and close to 40 articles. Chancellor Harris distinctive background shaped his academic leadership philosophy which is value based and grounded in entrepreneurship. Dr. Harris has a successful track record working toward regional transformation and international collaboration. He advocates that policy makers adopt a model of economic development based on close collaboration between business, governments, and universities and affirms that regional universities have an important role. He believes that entrepreneurship is a mindset that should be infused into the full spectrum of educational endeavors.

Dr. Harris has developed a framework for leading a paradigm shift in Higher Education toward a Learned-Centered methodology.

Honors, Awards, and Grants

Described in Eastern Michigan University: A Sesquicentennial Portrait (1999) as one of the “more prominent scholars to have graced the campus during the first 150 years.” “An experienced researcher and teacher.”

In 2002, he was selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who in America 56 Edition

In 2003, He received an Honorary Doctorate in Educational Administration from Ave Maria College.

In 2008, he served as master of ceremonies for the visit of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Swedish Biogas International plant, an alternative energy partnership between the company, the city of Flint, Michigan and Kettering University. At the ceremony, Governor Jennifer Granholm awarded Kettering University $951,500 of federal funding for the project.

In March 2009 he was awarded a Michigan Incubator Grant, $250,000 by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation

In 2009 he was awarded “Best in Class” by the Kern Family Foundation for developing for Kettering University Entrepreneurship Across the Curriculum (EAC) to enhance student mindset for innovation and entrepreneurship.

In March 2010 he was awarded a $1.651 million grant as the Principal Investigator from the Kern Family Foundation for the development and implementation of Entrepreneurship Across the Curriculum (EAC) and Entrepreneurship Across the Institution (EAI) at Kettering University

The Kokomo Perspective named him Person of the Year for 2011, stating, “He wasted little time in making his presence felt academically, athletically, and as a member of the larger community.”

In August 2011, the Kokomo Perspective also indicated that “Governor Mitch Daniels appointed Indiana University Kokomo Chancellor Michael Harris to serve on the Indiana Automotive Council (IAC) – a newly formed group of automotive experts to enhance, grow, and promote the automotive industry in Indiana.”

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education wrote in their 2012 Strategic Plan, Reaching Higher, Achieving More, that “Chancellor Harris has made increasing graduation rates a top priority for IU Kokomo and convened a task force to pursue bold, innovative ways to make it happen.”

In April of 2012 Maariv newspaper article the 7 most successful Israelis in 7 different fields in the world.

Chancellor of Indiana University Kokomo

His current duties include “the development and implementation of all campus planning, policies, and regulations", including compliance with the guidelines of the Indiana University system and relevant state and federal laws. In addition, he provides oversight for all “recruitment, appointment, and promotion” of persons employed by the campus. Furthermore, he is responsible for “preparation, review, approval, and implementation of budgets, fiscal planning, academic programming, and the development and utilization of physical facilities.”

Personal Life

He was born in South Africa, immigrated to Israel as a kid, grew up on a commune and served in the Israeli Defense Forces(rank of major).He is married to Tal Harris and has three sons Ronen, Asaf, and Amit.

Presentations

In December 2011, he participated in a panel discussion titled "Accelerating Regional Solutions; Finding Unique Pathways to American Prosperity" hosted by Transformative Regional Engagements (TRE) Networks.

Publications

Books

In July 2000, the book Public Policy and Electoral Reform: The Case of Israel, written by Gideon Doron and Michael Harris was published.

In July 2001, the book Term Limits, written by Gideon Doron and Michael Harris was published.

In July 2004, the book Innovation and Entrepreneurship in State and Local Governments, edited by Michael Harris and Rhonda Kinney Longworth was published

In 2010, the book Leading the Learner-Centered Campus : an Administrator's Framework for Improving Student Learning Outcomes, written by Michael Harris and Roxanne Mann Cullen was published

In 2012, The Learner-Centered Curriculum : Design and Implementation, by Roxanne Mann Cullen; Michael Harris; Reinhold R Hill was published

Articles

Investing in Leadership. Academic Leader, (September 2007) 23 (9), 1 & 8.

Learning and Leadership. Academic Leader, (February 2008). 24 (2),

Observing the Learner-Center Class. Florida Journal of Educational Administration and Policy, (2008) 1(1), 57-66.

Assessing the Degree of Learner-Centeredness in a Department or Unit, Academic Leader, (April 2009) 25 (4) 1+.

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