Brian McGowan

Dr. Brian McGowan is a Provost Associate Professor of Education & Associate Director in the Center for Teaching, Research, & Learning at American University. Dr. McGowan’s research program has two strands: 1) Black college men’s experiences navigating postsecondary environments across multiple education contexts & 2) Black faculty experiences in the college classroom. Dr. McGowan’s scholarship, teaching, & professional practice have been praised through awards & honors from multiple professional associations & higher education institutions. He has published 2 books & over 30 scholarly peer-reviewed publications. Dr. McGowan has delivered over 60 presentations & invited talks at colleges & universities, research & evaluation organizations, & professional conferences.