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Michael Harris papers

 Collection
Identifier: 010.MH

Scope and Contents

Dr. Michael Harris was Associate Provost at Eastern Michigan University, as well as a professor of political science specializing in public policy and administration. In 1994, Dr. Harris became a professor at EMU, and in 2000 was appointed Associate Provost. In 2004 Dr. Harris left EMU to accept the position of Vice President for Academic Affairs at Ferris State University.

The Michael Harris papers include such records as the Office of the Associate Provost newsletter, clippings, awards and honors, course outlines, correspondence, evaluations and promotions, and professional/academic faculty paperwork.

Dates

  • Creation: 1994 - 2004

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Researchers are asked to request materials 24 hours prior to visiting the the University Archives.

Biographical Note

Dr. Michael Harris was Associate Provost at Eastern Michigan University, as well as a professor of political science specializing in public policy and administration. Dr. Harris earned his BS in Economics and Business Administration from Bar-Ilan University, his M.S. from Tel-Aviv University, and his Ph.D. in public policy from Indiana University, and is also a graduate of the Harvard Graduate School of Education's Management Development Program. In 1994, Dr. Harris became a professor at EMU, and in 2000 was appointed Associate Provost. Dr. Harris published two books, Public Policy and Electoral Reform: The Case of Israel and Term Limits, as well as variety of articles; he often served as a political commentator on the topic of the U.S. and Israel to broadcast and print media. While at EMU, he was the recipient of the Distinguished Faculty Award for Teaching and the Teaching Excellence Award. In 2004 Dr. Harris left EMU to accept the position of Vice President for Academic Affairs at Ferris State University.

Extent

22.68 Linear Feet (54 archive boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Dr. Michael Harris was Associate Provost at Eastern Michigan University, as well as a professor of political science specializing in public policy and administration. In 1994, Dr. Harris became a professor at EMU, and in 2000 was appointed Associate Provost. In 2004 Dr. Harris left EMU to accept the position of Vice President for Academic Affairs at Ferris State University.

Arrangement of Materials

The Michael Harris papers include such records as the Office of the Associate Provost newsletter, clippings, awards and honors, course outlines, correspondence, evaluations and promotions, and professional/academic faculty paperwork.

Appraisal

Retain permanently.

Processing Information

Arranged and described by Natalie Morath on 4 December 2012. Additional description by Brooke Boyst 27 May 2021.

Title
Michael Harris papers
Status
Completed
Author
Natalie Morath, Brooke Boyst
Date
2021 May 27
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Eastern Michigan University Archives Repository

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