Dr. David E. Drew is a sociologist who applies qualitative and quantitative techniques, especially multivariate models, in studying the development of individual potential and the growth of organizations, especially educational organizations. He is particularly interested in how management, evaluation, and education can improve both the productivity and the self-actualization of knowledge workers.

He has published extensively about a) the improvement of mathematics and science instruction at all levels of education, b) the development and evaluation of effective undergraduate programs, and c) building strong university research programs. He also has conducted research about the impact of technology, public health issues, and management and evaluation in the corporate and nonprofit worlds.

He holds the Joseph B. Platt chair and his principal appointment is in Education. He also has cross-appointments in Management, Psychology, and Mathematics. For ten years Mr. Drew served as dean of the School of Educational Studies. Prior to joining the CGU faculty, he held research positions at the Rand Corporation, the National Research Council, the American Council on Education, and Harvard University (from which he received his PhD.)