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Dr. Taylor W Acee

  • Professor - Curriculum And Instruction
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Biography and expertise

Dr. Taylor W. Acee is Professor in and Coordinator of the Graduate Program in Postsecondary Student Success in Learning, Literacy, and Mathematics within the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Texas State University. He earned his Ph.D. and M.A. in educational psychology at The University of Texas at Austin and his B.S. in psychology at the University of Pittsburgh. His program of research is focused on cognitive, metacognitive, motivational, and affective factors that contribute to and detract from student success in postsecondary education. Dr. Acee is internationally known for his work on motivational interventions, academic boredom, and strategic learning assessments and interventions.

Education

Doctorate Degree

PhD in Educational Psychology

University of Texas at Austin, 2009

Master's Degree

MA in Educational Psychology

University of Texas at Austin, 2007

Bachelor's Degree

BS in Psychology

University of Pittsburgh, 2001

Research Interests

  • Fong, Carlton Jing, Acee, Taylor W. Psychosocial Interventions to Improve Postsecondary Student Mathematics Attainment: A Meta-Analysis Exploring What Works and for Whom, National Science Foundation, Federal, $481895. (Submitted: October 2022, Funded: September 1, 2023 - August 30, 2026). Grant.
  • Acee, Taylor W (Principal), Hodges, Russell B (Co-Principal), Paulson, Eric J (Co-Principal), Van Overschelde, James P (Co-Principal). Investigating the effectiveness of learning frameworks courses at supporting student success in Texas Public Community Colleges, Greater Texas Foundation, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $315837. (Funded: 2021 - 2024). Grant.
  • Paulson, E. (Principal), Mireles, S. (Co-Principal), Acee, Taylor W (Co-Principal). Evaluation of the Adult Basic Education-Innovation Program, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, State, $299895. (Funded: 2011 - 2013). Grant.
  • Mireles, S. (Principal), Paulson, E. (Co-Principal), Acee, Taylor W (Co-Principal). Evaluation of the Comprehensive Student Success Program, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, State, $532304. (Funded: 2011 - 2013). Grant.
  • Acee, Taylor W (Principal). Effects of Value Interventions on Students' Interest and Performance in University Physics Courses, College of Education Intramural Grant Program, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, Institutional (Higher Ed), $4982. (Funded: 2015). Grant.
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  • Acee, T. W., Hodges, R., Paulson, E. J., Wischnewsky, L. A., Vontsteen, J., Pinto, G. L., … Fathi, Z. (2025). Fostering strategic learning in community college: A multi-institution study of learning-to-learn syllabi. Active Learning in Higher Education. https://doi.org/10.1177/14697874251360578
  • Acee, T. W., Hoff, M. A., Flaggs, D. A., & Sylvester, B. (2023). Time perspective and grade expectations as predictors of student achievement and retention in the first year of community college. Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, 24(4), 924–946. https://doi.org/10.1177/1521025120960676
  • Acee, T. W. (2023). Value-reappraisal and goal-setting intervention effects on attitudes and performance in college statistics. Journal of Experimental Education, 91(2), 298–316. https://doi.org/10.1080/00220973.2021.1993773
  • Acee, T. W., Weinstein, C. E., Hoang, T. V., & Flaggs, D. A. (2018). Value reappraisal as a conceptual model for task-value interventions. Journal of Experimental Education, 86(1), 69–85.
  • Weinstein, C. E., & Acee, T. W. (2018). Study and Learning Strategies. In Handbook of College Reading and Study Strategy Research (pp. 227–240). New York, NY: Routledge.
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  • Award / Honor Recipient: Above & Beyond Award for outstanding contributions to and support of student veterans at Texas State University, Veterans Alliance of Texas State, Student Diversity and Inclusion, Texas State University. 2019
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Favorite Professor, The Alfred H. Nolle Chapter of the Alpha Chi National College Honor Society. May 2017
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Mentor recipient. 2015-2016 Scholar / Mentor program, College of Education, Texas State University. 2015 - 2016
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Valero Award for Excellence, Texas State University. August 2013
  • Award / Honor Recipient: 2013 Presidential Seminar Award, Texas State University. August 2013
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  1. Editorial Review Board Member

    Editorial Advisory Board, Journal of College Reading and Learning

  2. Chair

    American Educational Research Association - Studying and Self-Regulated Learning Special Interest Group

  3. Member

    River Cats - COE Hooding Ceremony Band

  4. Other

    General Education Core Course - EDP 1350 - Effective Learning

  5. Member

    Barry J. Zimmerman Award for Outstanding Contributions. Studying and Self-Regulated Learning Special Interest Group, American Educational Research Association.

  6. Member

    Selection Committee for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Service

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