Kennesaw State University Athletics

Dr. Harris (1963-86) served as a professor and chair at Kennesaw State for a combined 20 years, including 15 as department chair. He assumed the role as head coach of Kennesaw College's first sponsored (club) men's basketball team in 1984-85 and a year later it became the institution's first varsity men's basketball team. Dr. Harris served Kennesaw State University in numerous capacities, including teaching as a part-time instructor following his retirement in 1986. He accepted the position of instructor and acting chairman of the physical education department at Kennesaw Junior College in 1966. Following completion of his doctorate from Southern Mississippi, Dr. Harris returned to Kennesaw Junior College in 1969 and accepted the chairmanship position. During his teaching tenure, Dr. Harris served in the U.S. National Guard for almost 37 years, receiving a second master's degree in military science. In 1986 he founded Dave Harris Realty, a commercial, land and residential brokerage company, where he was the owner and broker until he passed on September 16, 2014.