Michael Harris

Michael Harris

Professor
member of graduate faculty

College of Education and Professional Studies
Office: 219 Wyman Teacher Education Bldg
Phone: 715-425-0602

Email: michael.d.harris@uwrf.edu

Education:

• BS, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, 1978
• MST, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, 1979
• PhD, University of Minnesota, Educational Psychology-Special Education, 2002

Courses Taught:

• Speech Science
• Communicative Replacements for Challenging Behavior
• Augmentative/Alternative Communication Systems
• Introduction to Special Education
  

Research Interests:

Dr. Harris’ research interest is in the area of augmentative and alternative communication. Specifically, he is interested in research regarding the use of aided language stimulation with individuals who experience moderate-severe intellectual disabilities.

Professional Activities:

• Member-University Academic Standards Committee
• Member-Graduate Executive Council
  
• Member-Educator Preparation Programs Council
  
• Member-College of Education and Professional Studies Personnel Committee
  
• Member-College of Education and Professional Studies Early Childhood Committee
  
• Member-All College Scholarship Committee
  
• Member- ASHA Special Interest Division 10
  
• Member- ASHA Special Interest Division 11
  
• Member- ASHA Division 12
• Member-University Medical Withdrawal Appeals Committee
• Member- College of Education and Professional Studies Executive Council