Background
Kiskis, Michael Joseph was born on July 4, 1954.
Kiskis, Michael Joseph was born on July 4, 1954.
Bachelor, St. Bonaventure University, Olean, New York, 1976. Master of Arts, St. Bonaventure University, Olean, New York, 1978. Doctor of Arts, State University of New York, Albany, 1986.
Visiting assistant professor Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York, 1987-1988. Assistant dean State University of New York Empire State College, 1988-1993. Associate professor American literature Elmira (New York ) College, since 1993.
Board directors Center for Mark Twain Studies, Elmira, New York.
Member American Humor Studies Association (board directors since 1992), Northeast Modern Language Association (director 1992-1995), Modern Language Association, Mark Twain Circuit of America (president), Mark Twain Society (president).