Educational Background

B.A. West Virginia University
M.S. University of Oregon
PhD University of Oregon

Professional Experience

Florida Institute of Technology (2009 to present)

Associate Professor (2020 – present). Associate Professor in the School of Behavior Analysis in the College of Psychology and Liberal Arts (COPLA). Duties and responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, grant development and acquisition, evaluating student applications, supervising theses, mentoring doctoral students, serving on committees, and providing academic advising. Undergraduate Program Chair (2017 – 2021). Liaison between undergraduate faculty, undergraduate students, and the Dean of COPLA. Responsibilities included: Development of department goals, preparation of course schedules and teaching assignments, oversight of change of majors and transfer students, assessment of curricular changes and changes to degree requirements, submission of all departmental changes to the university curriculum committee, and production of orientation materials for students, teaching assistants, parents, and adjunct faculty. Undergraduate Applied Behavior Analysis Program Coordinator (2015 – present). Developed curriculum for an undergraduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis in Psychology. Development and oversight of fieldwork and practical experiences, student advising, and design of early admission programs for graduate study (Fast Track). Online Course Developer (2010- 2021). Contracted content expert for the development of PSY 3421, Learning and Motivation, and PSY1411, Introduction to Psychology. Responsible for the development of syllabi, learning objectives, assessment procedures, course materials, and online delivery. Interim Program Chair, School of Behavior Analysis (spring 2010). Responsible for the overall leadership and administration of the graduate ABA program in the School of Behavior Analysis. Tasks included: Oversight of academic programs, student recruitment, course scheduling, coordination of student selection process, and program representative on departmental, college, and university-wide committees.

Florida Institute of Technology (2006 to 2009)

Assistant Professor: Assistant Professor in the Applied Behavior Analysis track in the School of Psychology. Duties and responsibilities: Teaching graduate and undergraduate level courses, research development, practicum supervision, supervision of student theses and capstone projects, program development, committee assignments, and student advising. Intensive Practical Training Coordinator (2006 – 2010). Co-developed IPT training manual, recruited IPT training sites, and developed IPT database. Autism Conference Chair (2008 and 2009). Coordinated regional autism conference and implemented a 3-track workshop series related to conference themes. Duties included: Conference planning, speaker selection, venue selection, venue preparation, and management of volunteers and conference staff.

Selected Publications

Harvey, M. T. & Kennedy, C. H. (2025). Nonconcurrent multiple baseline designs for applied research in organizational behavior management. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management. https://doi.org/10.1080/01608061.2025.2581028

Harvey, M. T., Harvey, A. C., & McGill, K. L. (2025). Interprofessional collaboration between behavior analysts and mental health professionals. Behavior and Social Issues, 1–20. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42822-025-00219-3

McGill, K., Harvey, M. T., Rivera, S., Olivio-Resto, J., & Farr, J. (2024). Enhancing Health Outcomes for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Evidence-Based Practices and Policy Recommendations from the ASK Research Project. National Association for Dually Diagnosed.

Farr, J., McGill, K., Harvey, M. T., Blumberg, R., Harvey, C., Resto, J., & Kinney, C. (2023). National Crisis Intervention Research Study: An evaluation of best practices, barriers to service, and new insights to improve crisis response strategies and outcomes for school-aged youth living with a dual diagnosis in the United States. National Association for Dually Diagnosed and National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors.

Farr, J., McGill, K., Harvey, M. T., Rivera, S., Harvey, C., Resto, J. (2023). Access to Services Through Knowledge (ASK) Research Project Final Research Study Findings Report: An Investigation into how Families and Caregivers of Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Find, Prioritize, and Utilize Care and Service Options Within Florida. National Association for Dually Diagnosed

Recognition & Awards

Doctoral Level Board Certified Behavior Analyst^® (BCBA-D^®)

Committee and Leadership Roles

2026–Present. President, Association for Behavior Analysis of Brevard (ABAB).

2024–Present. Member-at-Large, Florida Association for Behavior Analysis (FABA).

2024–Present. Faculty Co-Advisor, Florida Tech Chapter of Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology.

2024–Present. Faculty Advisor, Florida Tech Forensic Psychology and Science Society.

2024-Present. Reviewer and committee member. COPLA Research Scholarship Award Committee.

2023-Present. Treasurer, Forensic Behavior Analysis, Special Interest Group of the Association for Behavior Analysis International.

2023–2026. Vice President, Association for Behavior Analysis of Brevard (ABAB).

Research

Research & Project Interests

A central focus of his recent scholarship is improving services, crisis response, and systems-level coordination for individuals with IDD and co-occurring mental health needs. Through multi-agency partnerships—including the National Association for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD) and the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors. Dr. Harvey co-authored several major statewide and national research reports that provide evidence-based policy recommendations, comprehensive evaluations of crisis-intervention systems, and analyses of caregiver experiences navigating service landscapes. These projects, such as the National Crisis Intervention Research Study (2023) and the ASK Research Project (2023–2024), have informed state agencies and national organizations on best practices for reducing barriers, improving care pathways, and enhancing health outcomes for individuals with significant support needs.

Complementing this systems-focused work, Dr. Harvey also contributes to advancing conceptual, methodological, and practice-oriented scholarship in behavior analysis. His recent publications address interprofessional collaboration between behavior analysts and mental health professionals, bridging conceptual divides and offering practical guidance for improving interdisciplinary service coordination (Harvey, Harvey, & McGill, 2025). He continues his longstanding methodological contributions to single-case research, including new work on nonconcurrent multiple baseline designs for organizational behavior management applications (Harvey & Kennedy, in press).