IU Kokomo chancellor recognized as top Israeli academic in the world working outside Israel

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06 J UNE 2012

KOKOMO, I nd. -- Indiana University Kokomo Chancellor Michael Harris' dedication to scholarly work and his successful
leadership in higher education have earned him recognition by one of Israel's leading newspapers as the top Israeli in academics
worldwide working outside Israel.
"The Most Successful Israelis in
the World -- A Special Project:
Made In Israel," published April
27 by Maariv, the second-largest
newspaper in Israel, cited Harris
as an exceptional leader in
academics and listed him among
10 honorees serving as sources
of "Israeli pride, the international
edition." Other honorees were
recognized for their
achievements in the fields of
music, high tech, culinary,
computers, nightlife, television,
medicine, physics and real
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IU Kokomo chancellor recognized as top Israeli academic in the world working outside Israel
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Chancellor Michael Harris
estate.
"Michael's strong and strategic
stewardship of Indiana
University's Kokomo campus,
which continues to experience
dramatic growth in enrollment,
academic offerings and
community engagement, along
with his notable scholarly
achievements, make him a most
deserving recipient of this
outstanding honor," IU President
Michael A. McRobbie said. "By
way of his dynamic personality,
enthusiasm and experience in a
number of leadership positions,
Michael is helping to strengthen
IU Kokomo's role as a major
player in revitalizing the region it
serves and significantly
improving the quality of life for all
who live and work in north
central Indiana."
According to the newspaper report, Harris and his fellow honorees "hold the most desirable positions in their fields. They're
responsible for innovations, advancements and resources."
The report adds that Harris "is probably the first and only Israeli today that leads an American university or campus in his position
as chancellor of IU Kokomo, which is part of the prestigious Indiana University."
"There are many successful Israeli academics in the U.S., so to be recognized is overwhelming," said Harris, 56, who was born in
South Africa and raised on a commune in Israel.
Harris retired at the rank of major as an intelligence officer fromthe Israeli Defense Forces. He has lived in the U.S. since the late
1980s.
"I don't have strong enough words to describe how incredibly humbled I feel, especially being in the company of the others who
were selected," Harris said.
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Maariv acknowledged a number of Harris' accomplishments, including 40 published articles and five books (one in the past year),
and an educational background that spans the globe. He received a Ph.D. in public policy fromIU, a master's degree fromTel Aviv
University and an undergraduate degree in economics and business administration fromBar-Ilan University. Additionally, he is a
graduate of two of the Harvard Graduate School of Education's leadership programs (IEM and MDP).
Harris became chancellor of IU Kokomo in J uly 2010, and he is currently working to ensure the campus plays an important role in
the future success of north central Indiana. To this end, he has set forth strategic goals based on three themes: academic
excellence and student success; building relationships and making friends; and regional transformation.
In less than two years under his leadership, the campus has seen major growth in student enrollment, implemented 15 new degree
programs, increased significantly its online course offerings, dramatically increased fundraising, began a competitive athletic
program and a successful bid to NAIA membership, and completed a variety of infrastructure projects. These accomplishments,
Harris says, build upon the vision for IU's regional campuses as set forth by IU President McRobbie.
Other outstanding Israelis recognized in the special report are:
Musi c : Miri Ben-Ari, a prominent violinist.
Hi gh t ec h: David "Dadi" Perlmutter, executive vice president and general manager of Intel Corp.'s Mobility
Cul i nar y: Moshik Roth, a world-renowned chef who holds two Michelin stars
Comput er s: Safra Catz, president and CFO of Oracle
Ni ght l i f e: Guy Gerber, an electronic DJ /producer and musician
Tel evi si on: Aviv Nevo, a venture capitalist and major shareholder in Time Warner
Medi c i ne: Dr. Gideon Koren, pediatrician, clinical pharmacologist and toxicologist
Physi c s: Dr. Amnon Yariv, the Martin and Eileen Summerfield Professor of applied physics and professor of electrical
engineering at Caltech
Real est at e: Chaim Katzman, chairman of Gazit-Globe Ltd.
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