Brian Gareau

Brian Gareau is a Professor of Sociology and International Studies at Boston College, where Brian has held various roles since July 2009, including Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Academic Planning, and Acting Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the Morrissey Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Responsibilities encompass managing faculty personnel issues, overseeing the faculty lifecycle, and addressing graduate student concerns. Prior to Boston College, Brian served as a Visiting Scholar at Penn State University and was a lecturer and teaching fellow at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Educational qualifications include a PhD in Sociology with a focus on Environmental Studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz, an MS in Environmental Science & Regional Planning from Washington State University, and a BA in Social Sciences with a minor in Environmental Studies from Providence College.