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
Dr. Brian McGowan is a Professor in the School of Education. Dr. McGowan's interdisciplinary research examines the intersections of race and gender, exploring how students and faculty navigate the complexities of higher education. His research also explores the interpersonal relationships, identity development, and retention of Black college men. Dr. McGowan's research aims to strengthen support structures that promote success for both students and faculty. Brian's research, supported by the National Science Foundation and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, centers on the experiences of Black college students across various institutional contexts and explores equity-based teaching and pedagogy in higher education. He has co-edited two influential books: Men and Masculinities: Theoretical Foundations and Promising Practices for Supporting College Men鈥檚 Development (Stylus) and Black Men in the Academy: Narratives of Resiliency, Achievement, and Success (Palgrave Macmillan). With over 40 scholarly publications, Dr. McGowan鈥檚 work has been featured in prominent journals such as the Journal of College Student Development, International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education, Journal of Engineering Education, and Equity and Excellence in Education. He is an accomplished presenter, having delivered over 75 presentations and invited talks at various colleges and universities, research and evaluation organizations, and professional conferences.
