Welcome from Dean David Scott

Dr. David Scott is Dean of the College of Education and Human Development and a tenured professor of Kinesiology and Sport Management at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. He received his doctoral degree in Physical Education with a concentration in Sport Administration from the University of Northern Colorado. Dean Scott began his career in public education in Texas as a high school teacher and athletic coach with teaching certifications in biology, health, and physical education. After serving in these roles for 10 years and achieving a master’s degree, he spent seven years as an intercollegiate football coach and instructor of exercise science at Midwestern State University. He then proceeded to complete his doctoral degree at the University of Northern Colorado and assumed his first college faculty role at Southern Illinois University.

Prior to TAMU-CC, Dr. Scott gained broad experience over several years working as a tenure-track faculty member at the University of New Mexico as well as serving as Department Chair of Kinesiology and then Associate Dean for Research and Community Engagement. It was in the associate dean role that he took on extensive responsibilities of overseeing the research operations of the College of Education as well as leading the development of an interdisciplinary research center. Additionally, he assumed a significant leadership role in the state and national (NCATE) assessment and accreditation process of the PK-12 educator preparation program at UNM.

At TAMU-CC, Dean Scott believes strongly in team-based leadership and facilitates multiple local, regional, and state-wide strategic initiatives, while working closely with department chairs and affiliated program directors. As part of the TAMU System We Teach Texas initiative, Dr. Scott has helped link the COEHD teacher preparation program to several national and statewide funding and support organizations. These include the Charles Butt Foundation, University School Partnerships for the Renewal of Educator Preparation, Teaching Works, and WestEd with a collective focus on equity and success for all learners.

Scott is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education, the Texas Association of Colleges of Teacher Education, and the North American Society for Sport Management. He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles, supervised over 25 doctoral dissertations, and has recently completed the second edition of his textbook, Contemporary Leadership in Sport Organizations.