About Michael Haney
Michael Haney was a member of the psychology faculty at the University of San Diego for three decades, from 1973 until his untimely death in the spring of 2004. He was a graduate of Harvey Mudd College, and completed his doctoral work in social psychology at the University of California at San Diego. At USD Professor Haney was known as a gentle, congenial colleague and a kind, generous mentor. He was well-loved as a colleague, not only within his department, but across the campus, where he served the community in a variety of important roles, including Associate Dean of the college, department chair, and as a member of many key faculty committees.
Mike was always a favorite professor with our students. He inspired students to get research experience. He contributed a lot to discussions of curriculum development, teaching, the GE, departmental governance, etc. And was always a stabilizing force in the department. He was not known for great gestures, but rather for faithful, consistent hard work and cooperation in fostering the goals of the department and university. Collegiality was perhaps his most outstanding trait.
Dr. Haney was a walking encyclopedia of institutional knowledge, including university policies and procedures and departmental and college history. Although he was a rigorous teacher, Mike Haney was loved by students for the level of personal care and concern he brought to his work. He was generous with his time and expertise and brought a thoughtful, non-judgmental style to matters requiring important decisions or problem-solving...In conversation or over lunch, he invariably showed interest in the lives and work of others, making him a pleasant, welcoming companion. His own contributions were always accomplished in a quiet, self-effacing way, often giving credit to others. It would be hard to imagine a better campus citizen.