Brendan Decoster

Brendan Decoster is a Lecturer in Education and Undergraduate Studies at the University of Maryland, serving as Program Manager for Student Services and Graduate Advisor within the School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation (MAPP). He holds a PhD in International Education Policy from the University of Maryland (2022). His roles include coordinating graduate studies, advising architecture graduate students, and overseeing undergraduate academic support.

Education: PhD, International Education Policy, University of Maryland, 2022.

Research focuses on academic integrity, international education policy, and innovative educational technologies. His work explores cross-cultural student behaviors in academia, the impact of language demands on international students, and cost-effective teaching tools like screencasts. He critiques global education policies, such as the World Bank’s SABER initiative, and advocates for collective critical reflection in comparative education research.

Publications span admissions fraud frameworks, cross-cultural academic integrity studies, and the application of multimedia tools in education. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned.

Advising responsibilities include guiding MAPP graduate students, with no grants disclosed. His contributions extend to institutional newsletters and professional development resources, reflecting engagement with broader academic communities.