Ph.D., Higher Education, Indiana University M.A., Higher Education and Student Affairs, The Ohio State University B.M., Music Education, Old Dominion University
Bio
Brian L. McGowan, Ph.D. is a Provost Associate Professor of Education and Associate Director in the Center for Teaching, Research, & Learning at American University. Dr. McGowan’s interdisciplinary research program has two strands: 1.) Black college men’s experiences navigating postsecondary environments across multiple education contexts and 2.) Black faculty experiences in the college classroom.
Dr. McGowan’s scholarship, teaching, and professional practice have been praised through awards and honors from multiple professional associations and higher education institutions. He has published 2 books and over 30 scholarly peer-reviewed publications; and procured approximately $2 million in external funding. His work has been published in the Journal of Collegea Student Development, American Journal of Evaluation, Journal of Research in Science Teaching, International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education, Equity & Excellence in Education, Urban Education, and Journal of Diversity in Higher Education, among other outlets.
McGowan is a frequently sought-after expert on a wide range of education topics centered around diversity, equity, and inclusion; inclusive college teaching and pedagogy; and minoritized college student experiences. He has delivered over 60 presentations and invited talks at colleges and universities, research and evaluation organizations, and professional conferences. He serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of College Student Development and Journal of Negro Education and is active in multiple professional associations.
