{"id":1109,"date":"2025-08-01T23:19:18","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T23:19:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogschapman.wpenginepowered.com\/engineering\/2025\/08\/01\/engineering-for-a-new-era-chapman-engineering-welcomes-new-interim-dean-kendall-harris\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T06:09:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T06:09:14","slug":"engineering-for-a-new-era-chapman-engineering-welcomes-new-interim-dean-kendall-harris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/engineering\/2025\/08\/01\/engineering-for-a-new-era-chapman-engineering-welcomes-new-interim-dean-kendall-harris\/","title":{"rendered":"Engineering for a New Era: Chapman Engineering Welcomes New Interim Dean Kendall Harris"},"content":{"rendered":"

At <\/span>Fowler School of Engineering (FSE)<\/span><\/a>, a new academic year brings opportunities for innovative breakthroughs in technology and higher education. As such, we are beyond pleased to welcome Dr. Kendall Harris, PhD, P.E.<\/a>, who will guide these endeavors of academic and research excellence through his service as the Fowler School of Engineering\u2019s Interim Dean.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Dr. Harris began his appointment as Interim Dean this summer\u2014and, in doing so, quickly got to work meeting faculty, students, and staff. Through this role, he seeks to not only amplify the incredible groundwork established by previous FSE deans <\/span>Dr. L. Andrew Lyon<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Dr. Tom Piechota<\/span><\/a>\u00a0but also to \u201clisten closely, then lead boldly\u201d as Chapman Engineering enters its next crucial phase of development.<\/span><\/p>\n

Interim Dean Harris\u2019 journey to Chapman and Fowler Engineering has been driven by his commitment to innovation in STEM education, as well as a passion for empowering students through transformative learning environments. As a seasoned university administrator and faculty member with over two decades of experience, Dr. Harris has served in a variety of leadership roles\u2014including Dean, Provost, and Interim Dean\u2014at numerous higher education institutions across Texas and Ohio. These experiences have sharpened his understanding of what it takes to build strong academic programs, foster inclusive excellence, and align engineering and computer science education with societal needs\u2014all of which he is enthusiastically channeling into his new role.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m genuinely excited about what\u2019s ahead,\u201d shared Harris. \u201cI see Fowler as a place that isn\u2019t just teaching engineering and science\u2014it\u2019s redefining it. That kind of environment is rare, and I\u2019m committed to helping us build what\u2019s next, together.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

A Conversation With Dr. Kendall Harris<\/b><\/h2>\n

Q: What have you noticed about the Fowler School of Engineering ecosystem that impresses you?<\/b><\/p>\n

Harris:<\/span> What has impressed me most is the community\u2019s unwavering commitment to relevance, creativity, and collaboration. Fowler isn\u2019t just producing technically sound engineers and computer scientists\u2014it\u2019s cultivating designers, leaders, and problem-solvers who are thinking about how to make the world better. This is a place where conventional models are being challenged, and where education is truly student-centered, interdisciplinary, and forward-thinking. I saw a community that wasn\u2019t afraid to reimagine engineering and computer science for a rapidly changing world\u2014and I knew I wanted to be part of that.<\/span><\/p>\n

From day one, I\u2019ve seen students engage in hands-on projects that connect to real societal issues, and faculty who not only bring subject-matter expertise but who also mentor and inspire. There\u2019s an energy here\u2014a momentum\u2014that\u2019s hard to miss. Whether it\u2019s the interdisciplinary nature of the <\/span>Grand Challenges Initiative<\/span><\/a>, collaborative projects like the <\/span>R2-D2 model<\/span><\/a> and the <\/span>arcade machine<\/span><\/a>, or the radically student-focused learning environment from Engineering 101 onward, this is a community that thrives on purpose-driven innovation.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Interim Dean Kendall Harris preparing 3D printers with students and staff in the Tech Shop to donate to Orange Unified School District (OUSD).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Q: In helping Fowler Engineering take its next big steps, what challenges, decisions, growth opportunities, or adventures are you most looking forward to engaging with as Interim Dean? Additionally, what do you feel makes you uniquely equipped to address these?<\/b><\/p>\n

Harris:<\/span> I\u2019m looking forward to helping Fowler Engineering grow strategically while maintaining its strong identity\u2014not just for today, but for the future. That includes evaluating and possibly restructuring areas of the school to better support collaboration, curriculum evolution, and long-term sustainability. Growth brings opportunity, but it also requires us to ask hard questions about how we work, teach, and engage with the world. With Fowler being relatively young, as a school, it is very important for students and staff to establish our unique identity within the engineering and computer science community.<\/span><\/p>\n

I bring experience leading complex academic mergers, developing new engineering programs, and securing funding to support student success and faculty research. I understand how to navigate change while keeping people at the center of every decision. What makes me uniquely suited to this role is my ability to bring people together around a shared vision\u2014and then move that vision forward with purpose and clarity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Q: What words of wisdom would you offer Chapman\u2019s Engineering community, especially incoming students who are also coming into a new role\/life stage?<\/b><\/p>\n

Harris:<\/span> Lean into the discomfort of growth; as with a caterpillar needing to grow within its cocoon to form the wings and fly, struggle and change are part of becoming better. Whether you\u2019re a first-year student or taking on a new challenge, remember that every step outside your comfort zone is shaping the person and professional you\u2019re becoming. And never underestimate the power of collaboration. The best ideas often come when we work across disciplines, experiences, and perspectives.<\/span><\/p>\n

Q: Overall, how would you characterize the impact you hope to have on FSE at large? What impression do you wish for the school to have of your deanship?<\/b><\/p>\n

Harris:<\/span> I hope to be remembered as a leader who brought clarity, energy, and vision to a pivotal moment in Fowler\u2019s journey. It\u2019s time to establish who we are, and it\u2019s time for the world to see that. My goal is to strengthen the foundation already laid while positioning the school for even greater impact. I want this community to feel that I listened deeply, acted strategically, and always centered students and faculty in the decisions I made.<\/span><\/p>\n

Those interested in learning more about Interim Dean Harris\u2019 history in higher education, his extensive focus on community advocacy, or future insights for Chapman\u2019s Engineering and Computer Science community are encouraged to <\/span><\/i>view his faculty profile<\/span><\/i><\/a> or read his <\/span><\/i>Message from the Interim Dean<\/span><\/i><\/a> on our website.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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