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Brian Parry is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Colorado Mesa University, where he teaches a wide range of undergraduate courses including General Psychology, Social Psychology, Personality Theory, and Cross-Cultural Psychology. He is deeply committed to student success, offering individualized academic coaching to help students improve their study strategies and performance.
Education:
- PhD in Applied Social Psychology, Brigham Young University
- MS in Applied Social Psychology, Brigham Young University
- BA in Psychology, University of Utah
His research applies social psychology to real-world contexts. Key interests include the psychological benefits of outdoor recreation, cross-cultural experiences of migrant farm workers, cultural identification among Native American college students, and leadership dynamics in entrepreneurship. His teaching philosophy emphasizes experiential learning, connecting classic theories to current events and personal experiences through interactive activities.
Though no publications are listed, his research directions suggest strong interdisciplinary engagement across social, cultural, and educational psychology with practical applications in community and organizational settings.
Parry has served in various professional roles, including as a program evaluator for the Mesa County Department of Corrections, external consultant to the U.S. Department of Justice, textbook reviewer, and research analyst for a Fortune 250 company. He has also judged professional competitions.
He actively supports student development as the advisor to both the Psychology Club and the International Student Alliance, encouraging scholarly engagement, service, and community-building activities.
His work environment includes Houston Hall 224C, and he can be reached at 970.248.1569 or bparry@coloradomesa.edu.
