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Kevin Harris, DBA
Associate Professor, Graduate Cyber Program Director
Division of Continuing and Professional Education
KevinHarris@ucwv.edu

Education

Doctorate Business Administration (DBA) - Information Systems - Argosy University
M.S. Computer Management Information Systems (CMIS) - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
B.S. Computer Information Systems - Lincoln University (MO)

Bio

Dr. Kevin Harris has more than 25 years of experience in the information technology field with industry
positions ranging from Systems Analyst to Chief Information Officer. His career encompasses diverse
experiences in industry and academia. During this time, he developed cross functional teams
implementing solutions to effectively address business challenges through innovation and security. As a
higher education administration official, he continues to make system improvements to support student
success and learning. As a faculty member he has delivered instruction in several disciplines including
business, cybersecurity, computer science, and computer networking, with particular interest in
information security and computer forensics.

The positive impact of technology in the career of Dr. Kevin Harris inspired his mission of ensuring
benefits of education and technology advancements can be embraced by all. Inclusivity in the tech
sector is critical from both a moral standpoint as well as increasing the workforce pipeline.

He continues to support diversification by serving as Board Chair for Nashville General Hospital
Congregational Health and Educational Network (CHEN), supporting technology outreach with the
Urban League of Middle Tennessee and serving as President of MidSouth Cyversity Chapter. He also
has been able to support diverse student populations at various types of institutions
including community colleges, HBCU, public, private, graduate, undergraduate, as well as online.

He is passionate about implementing ways to bridge the digital divide especially among underserved
populations. His consulting and research areas include minorities/women in technology, cyberbullying
prevention, information security, and business consultation/training.