Dr. Thomas Harrison has earned degrees from Oral Roberts University (BS Media), The University of Oklahoma (MA Journalism), Saint Louis University (PhD Higher Education Administration, and the University of Phoenix (Professional Certificate in Digital Marketing.
Dr. Harrison has served in corporate media roles as Vice President and General Manager of radio and television stations in Oklahoma.
He has served in numerous ministry capacities as a Discipleship Pastor, Interim Pastor, Associate Pastor, and church consultant.
Dr. Harrison has served as Director of Academic Affairs, Dean of Arts, English, and Humanities, Chief Development Officer, and Academic Advisor for private and public universities.
He has taught seated and online courses for Oral Roberts University, Central Bible College, Evangel University, and the University of Phoenix in undergraduate and graduate programs.
Dr. Harrison is a published author, and his work has earned him numerous awards including an Angel Award and a Telly Award. His work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, The Oklahoman, Tulsa World, 700 Club, Oasis Network, and a host of radio, television, newspaper, and internet news agencies.
Professional Memberships & Noteworthy Community Involvement
Oklahoma Online Steering Committee: Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
Oklahoma Humanities Council Board of Trustees, Grant Review Committee
Treasurer and Chaperone for a National High School Honors Orchestra
Tour in Missouri and in France, Germany, and Belgium
July 2015
Mid-America Technology Alliance Executive Board Member, Springfield,
MO 2012 – 2013
Taney County, MO (Branson) Health Department Norovirus Committee
2008 – 2009
Broken Arrow, OK Citizens Police Academy
Awards Received
Award of Recognition, Delta Mu Delta Honor Society (Springfield, MO)
Faculty Member of the Quarter (University of Phoenix, Springfield, MO)
Telly Award (Bronze) (for television production)
Faculty Member of the Year (University of Phoenix, Tulsa, OK)
Angel Award (Silver) (for television programming)
Oklahoma Governor’s Award (for TV management and public service)