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David D. Schein

David D. Schein is an American author and academic. He is a tenured professor and associate dean at the University of St. Thomas and holds Cameron Endowed Chair. Previously, he taught at Rice University.

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David D. Schein
Alma materUniversity of Pennsylvania
University of Houston
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David D. Schein is an American author and academic.123 He is a tenured professor and associate dean at the University of St. Thomas and holds Cameron Endowed Chair.4 Previously, he taught at Rice University.5

His books have received multiple reviews including from the Houston Public Media.6

Early life and education

Schein was born in a military family to Leo Schein and Catherine Bradley.7 He received his early education from the Norview Senior High School.8 He attended the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in transportation and public utilities.9 Later, he enrolled in the University of Virginia, where he got a master's degree in business administration and doctorate in philosophy.9 In 1977, he earned a doctorate in law from the University of Houston.910

Career

In 1992, he was a candidate of the Republican Party for the Texas House of Representatives, District 148.5

Schein is a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas and is an associate dean and the director of graduate programs.111213 He has also served as the director of Health Access Texas and the director of Houston Council.5

In 2022, his third book, Bad Deal for America, was published.14

Bibliography

Bibliography

  • Teaching Undergraduate Business Ethics (2014)
  • The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018)15
  • Bad Deal for America (2022)
References

References

  1. Grumet, Bridget. "Grumet: Who'd want part-time MLS stadium jobs? You'd be surprised". Austin American-Statesman.
  2. Wu, Gwendolyn (November 16, 2020). "Memorial Hermann reveals new mental health support program for employees". Houston Chronicle.
  3. Wu, Gwendolyn (October 22, 2019). "How to ask and answer the salary question". Houston Chronicle.
  4. "New Book by Dr. David Schein Reveals House of Cards in D.C." New Book by Dr. David Schein Reveals House of Cards in D.C.
  5. Fay, John J. (1993). Encyclopedia of Security Management: Techniques and Technology. pp. XXVII. ISBN 9780750696609.
  6. Fletcher, Abner (February 13, 2018). "Re-evaluting The Presidents: Book Judges Commanders In Chief By Their Actual Accomplishments". Houston Public Media.
  7. "Jewish News July 20 Page 23". jnt.stparchive.com.
  8. "Norview High School - Pilot Yearbook (Norfolk, VA), Class of 1967, Cover". e-yearbook.com.
  9. "Faculty Directory | Houston TX Catholic University". www.stthom.edu.
  10. "2017 Classnotes | alumline".
  11. "NEGOTIATIONS". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ProQuest 2031919590.
  12. Schein, David D. (February 16, 2018). "Guest Column: Time to bring back sexual harassment training". Houston Chronicle.
  13. Ketterer, Samantha (August 22, 2022). "St. Thomas to review hiring practices after controversy over dean who allegedly lied about education". Houston Chronicle.
  14. "New Book by University of St. Thomas Dr. David". ProQuest 2626908437.
  15. Khan, Ana (February 9, 2018). "Book events, Feb. 11-17". Houston Chronicle.
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