Rebecca Brienen
Associate Dean, Personnel and Faculty Development
Rebecca Parker Brienen is Associate Dean for Personnel and Faculty Development. She works closely with CAS department heads and individual faculty members, providing support and training. She oversees hiring, the annual A&D (Appraisal and Development) process, reappointment, promotion, and tenure, and cumulative Review. She is also the primary contact person for all CAS personnel issues and disciplinary actions.
Brienen is a Professor of Art History and Director of the Prairie Arts Center in Stillwater. She received her B.A. in Art History from Wellesley College in 1989. She holds an M.A. in Theology from Harvard University and an M.A. and a Ph.D. in Art History from Northwestern University. Brienen and her corgi Howard are a therapy dog team. She is a member of Pete’s Pet Posse and can be seen at various events on and off campus.