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Indiana University Kokomo Chancellor MichaelHarris has been selected by an Israelinewspaper as one of "The Most SuccessfulIsraelis in the World." Harris was a major in theIsraeli Defense Forces before moving to theUnited States in the late 1980s.

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June 6, 2012

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Kokomo, Ind. -- Indiana University KokomoChancellor Michael Harris' dedication to scholarlywork and his successful leadership in highereducation have earned him recognition by one ofIsrael's leading newspapers as the top Israeli inacademics worldwide working outside Israel.

"The Most Successful Israelis in the World -- ASpecial Project: Made In Israel," published April 27by Maariv, the second-largest newspaper in Israel,cited Harris as an exceptional leader in academics and listed him among 10 honoreesserving as sources of "Israeli pride, the international edition." Other honorees wererecognized for their achievements in the fields of music, high tech, culinary, computers,nightlife, television, medicine, physics and real estate.

"Michael's strong and strategic stewardship of Indiana University's Kokomo campus,which continues to experience dramatic growth in enrollment, academic offerings andcommunity engagement, along with his notable scholarly achievements, make him amost deserving recipient of this outstanding honor," IU President Michael A. McRobbiesaid. "By way of his dynamic personality, enthusiasm and experience in a number ofleadership positions, Michael is helping to strengthen IU Kokomo's role as a majorplayer in revitalizing the region it serves and significantly improving the quality of life forall who live and work in north central Indiana."

According to the newspaper report, Harris and his fellow honorees "hold the mostdesirable positions in their fields. They're responsible for innovations, advancementsand resources." The report adds that Harris "is probably the first and only Israeli today that leads anAmerican university or campus in his position as chancellor of IU Kokomo, which is partof the prestigious Indiana University."

"There are many successful Israeli academics in the U.S., so to be recognized isoverwhelming," said Harris, 56, who was born in South Africa and raised on a communein Israel.

Harris retired at the rank of major as an intelligence officer from the Israeli Defense

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"I don't have strong enough words to describe how incredibly humbled I feel, especiallybeing in the company of the others who were selected," Harris said.

Maariv acknowledged a number of Harris' accomplishments, including 40 publishedarticles and five books (one in the past year), and an educational background thatspans the globe. He received a Ph.D. in public policy from IU, a master's degree fromTel Aviv University and an undergraduate degree in economics and businessadministration from Bar-Ilan University. Additionally, he is a graduate of two of theHarvard Graduate School of Education's leadership programs (IEM and MDP).

Harris became chancellor of IU Kokomo in July 2010, and he is currently working toensure the campus plays an important role in the future success of north centralIndiana. To this end, he has set forth strategic goals based on three themes: academicexcellence and student success; building relationships and making friends; and regionaltransformation.

In less than two years under his leadership, the campus has seen major growth instudent enrollment, implemented 15 new degree programs, increased significantly itsonline course offerings, dramatically increased fundraising, began a competitive athleticprogram and a successful bid to NAIA membership, and completed a variety ofinfrastructure projects. These accomplishments, Harris says, build upon the vision forIU's regional campuses as set forth by IU President McRobbie.

Other outstanding Israelis recognized in the special report are:

• Music: Miri Ben-Ari, a prominent violinist. • High tech: David "Dadi" Perlmutter, executive vice president and general manager ofIntel Corp.'s Mobility • Culinary: Moshik Roth, a world-renowned chef who holds two Michelin stars • Computers: Safra Catz, president and CFO of Oracle • Nightlife: Guy Gerber, an electronic DJ/producer and musician • Television: Aviv Nevo, a venture capitalist and major shareholder in Time Warner • Medicine: Dr. Gideon Koren, pediatrician, clinical pharmacologist and toxicologist • Physics: Dr. Amnon Yariv, the Martin and Eileen Summerfield Professor of appliedphysics and professor of electrical engineering at Caltech Real estate: Chaim Katzman, chairman of Gazit-Globe Ltd.

Source: Indiana University Kokomo