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About Dr. Daniel E. Lockhart

Business Administration

Dr. Lockhart has published in various academic journals including Personnel Psychology, The Academy of Management Journal, the Journal of Management, and the Journal of Applied Psychology and presented numerous papers at refereed conferences such as the Academy of Management, the Southern Management Association, and the Sunbelt Social Network Conference. 

His current research interests are boards of directors, and leadership development.

Dr. Lockhart has lead various executive education sessions and consulted with corporations such as US West, Posolite Corporation, CSX, Dick Simon Trucking, and numbers small business startups.

Formal Education

DBA in Strategic Management and Marketing
University of Kentucky

MBA
West Virginia University

Bachelor of Arts in Business, Finance, and Accounting
Davis and Elkins College

Industry Experience

Dr. Lockhart has lead various executive education sessions and consulted with corporations such as US West, Posolite Corporation, CSX, Dick Simon Trucking, and numbers small business startups.

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University of Silicon Valley is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 1080 Marina Village Parkway Suite 500 Alameda, CA 94501, (510) 748-9001www.wscuc.org.  WSCUC is an accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. University of Silicon Valley is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. University of Silicon Valley is a private institution and is approved to operate by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) in the State of California. www.bppe.ca.gov.  Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards contained in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. Any question a student may have that has not been satisfactorily answered by the University may be directed to the Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education. 1747 N. Market Blvd, Suite 225, Sacramento, CA 95834 or PO Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA  95798-0818.  www.bppe.ca.gov(888) 370-7589 or (916) 431-6959. Fax: (916) 263-1897. University of Silicon Valley is approved/exempt for distance education in AK, AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, ID, IL, IA, LA, ME, MO, NV, NH, ND, NJ, OH, OK, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, and WA. For important regulatory information, please visit our Disclosures Page.