Michael Harris (public policy scholar)

{{Short description|Israeli-American academic administrator}} {{Infobox officeholder | name = Michael Harris | image = Michael Harris PhD Academic.png | image_size = 250px | birth_name = Michael Harris | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1956|01|06|mf=y}} | birth_place = Johannesburg, South Africa | death_date =  | alma_mater = Bar-Ilan University<br />Tel Aviv University<br />Indiana University Bloomington | occupation = Public Policy Scholar Tennessee State University | spouse = Tali Harris | children = 3 sons | website = {{URL|http://michaelharrisphd.com|Website}} | native_name = מיכאל מייקל הריס | native_name_lang = he }}

'''Michael Harris''' ({{Langx|he|מיכאל (מייקל) הריס}}; born January 6, 1956) is an Israeli-American public policy scholar and retired university administrator. Harris served as the principal or co-principal investigator on many grants, published close to 100 peer-reviewed articles, and wrote 5 books and several book chapters. Harris has held numerous academic leadership positions and oversaw several institutions organizational transformation and innovation.<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>

==Biography, education and early career== Born in South Africa, 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 Moshav Shitufi Timorim in southern Israel,<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.<ref>Tzach Yoked (April 27, 2012). "Made in Israel - The Most Successful Israelis in the World". Maariv weekend magazine.</ref>

Harris holds a bachelor's degree in economics and business administration from Bar-Ilan University (1982),<ref name=" new chancellor">(March 22, 2010). [https://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/13828.html Michael Harris selected as new chancellor of IU Kokomo]. Indiana University.</ref> a master's degree in public policy from Tel-Aviv University (1986),<ref>[https://tau.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/fulldisplay?vid=972TAU_INST:TAU&mode=Basic&tab=TAU&docid=alma9932931588204146&query=any,contains,%22%D7%9E%D7%99%D7%9B%D7%90%D7%9C%20%D7%94%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%A1%22&context=L&adaptor=Local%20Search%20Engine&lang=he&search_scope=TAU Master's thesis]. Tel Aviv University Library.</ref> and a Ph.D. in public policy from Indiana University O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA). (1993).<ref>[https://www.tnstate.edu/cpsua/people/harris.aspx Michael Harris' CV]. Tennessee State University.</ref> He completed two Harvard University College of Education Graduate programs on leadership and management.<ref name=" new chancellor"/> Michael Harris served in the Israel Defense Forces and retired at the rank of major.<ref name="Chancellor Michael Harris: Indiana University Ceremonies"/>

==Leadership and academic career==

Michael Harris served as Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs of Tennessee State University until 2023 and a professor of Public Administration and Policy until 2024.<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> Harris led Tennessee State University through the COVID-19 crisis and the university's ten-year re-accreditation by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Prior to being appointed Interim Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs,<ref>{{cite web|date=10 August 2020 |first=Emmanuel |last=Freeman |title=TSU PRESIDENT GLOVER ANNOUNCES NEW ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS; DR. MICHAEL HARRIS BECOMES INTERIM PROVOST |url=https://tnstatenewsroom.com/archives/26593 |website=Tennessee State University Newsroom}}</ref> Harris was Dean of and Professor of Public Administration and Policy in the College of Public Service at Tennessee State University.<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 US News 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 ranked program at an HBCU with a NASPAA 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>

Harris served as the sixth chancellor of Indiana University Kokomo 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 transformation 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 emtollment. 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=|work=IU Kokomo Athletics |date=20 March 2012|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 Lumina Foundation.<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 IU Kokomo, Harris was appointed by Governor Mitch Daniels 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, 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.<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 IU Kokomo, 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".<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 Kettering University (formerly GMI) in Flint, Michigan, 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>[https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2010/msu-kettering-university-agreement-paves-way-for-premed-students MSU, Kettering University agreement paves way for premed students]</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 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.<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 2008 financial crisis when students lost co-op assignments with General Motors 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 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.<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 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.<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 Ferris State University (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 Eastern Michigan University (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 North Central Association, Higher Learning Commission Self-Study Steering Committee in his capacity as Interim Provost<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 Tel Aviv University (1993-1994).<ref name="Chancellor Michael Harris: Indiana University Ceremonies" />

In 2012, the Hebrew-language newspaper, Maariv, 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 Kokomo Perspective 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|work=Kokomo Perspective |accessdate=20 January 2016}}</ref> As Chancellor, Harris was named Honorary Wing Commander of the 434th Air Refueling Wing by Grissom Air Reserve Base,<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/|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 Grissom Air Reserve Base's celebration of being designated a "Tree City USA" by the National Arbor Day Foundation.<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 Ave Maria College.<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 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.<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 Nashville 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>

==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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==External links== *{{commons category-inline}} *[http://michaelharrisphd.com/ Michael Harris site]

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