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Dr. Eric J Paulson

  • Professor - College of Education
  • Professor - Curriculum And Instruction
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Biography and education

Eric J. Paulson is the Associate Dean for Research and Sponsored Programs and a Professor in the College of Education at Texas State University. Dr. Paulson earned his PhD from the University of Arizona and his MS from Florida State University.

Teaching Interests

Research Interests

  • Golato, Andrea (Principal), Paulson, Eric J (Co-Principal), Giuffre, Patti (Co-Principal). Master's Career Pathways Exit Survey Project, Council of Graduate Schools (subaward, NSF Award #2100343), Federal, $25000. (Funded: 2022 - 2024). 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, Eric J (Principal), Holschuh, Jodi P (Co-Principal). Postsecondary Educator Micro-Credentials: Best Practices for Teaching and Learning, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, State, $400000. (Funded: August 2021 - August 2023). Grant.
  • Paulson, Eric J (Principal), Van Overschelde, James P (Co-Principal), Wiggins, Afi (Co-Principal). Sealing the Pipeline Leak: The Impact of Developmental Integrated Reading & Writing (IRW) Instruction on Education Outcomes for Students Enrolled in Texas Community Colleges, Greater Texas Foundation, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $156790.92. (Submitted: 2016, Funded: January 2017 - June 2018). Grant.
  • Paulson, Eric J (Principal), Mireles, Selina Vasquez (Co-Principal), Acee, Taylor (Co-Principal). Evaluation of the Adult Basic Education-Innovation Program., Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board., $299895. (Funded: 2011 - 2013). 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
  • Paulson, E. J., Holschuh, J. P., & Lampi, J. P. (2024). Using College Readers’ Eye-Movements to Discuss Textbook Reading Strategies. Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, 67, 274–282. https://doi.org/DOI: 10.1002/jaal.1332
  • Sarker, A. L., & Paulson, E. J. (2023). Texas Community College Students’ Perceptions of Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy in a Learning Community at a Hispanic Serving Institution. Journal of College Reading and Learning, 53(3), 211–231.
  • Paulson, E. J., & Van Overschelde, J. P. (2021). Accelerated integrated reading and writing: A statewide natural experiment. Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 45(1), 13–30. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1080/10668926.2019.1636733
  • Paulson, E. J., Sarker, A. L., Reynolds, J. S., & Cotman, A. M. (2021). Instructors’ voices: Experiences with state-mandated accelerated integrated developmental reading and writing coursework in Texas community colleges. Journal of College Reading and Learning, 51(2), 110–130. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1080/10790195.2020.1867668
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  • Award / Honor Recipient: The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. 2018
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Inducted as a Fellow into the Council of Learning Assistance and Developmental Education Associations (CLADEA), Council of Learning Assistance and Developmental Education Associations (CLADEA). 2015
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Karin G. Smith Special Recognition Award, College Reading and Learning Association. 2015
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Michael Wilkerson Service Award for Outstanding Dedication and Contributions to the LGBTQIA Community, Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion. 2015
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Favorite Professor, Alpha Chi National College Honor Society. 2012
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  1. Reviewer / Referee

    Journal of Literacy Research

  2. Chair

    COERO Advisory Committee

  3. Member

    Council of Associate Deans of Research

  4. Member

    Postsecondary Student Success Graduate Program Curriculum Committee

  5. Member

    Postsecondary Student Success Graduate Program Research Committee

  6. Editorial Review Board Member

    Journal of College Academic Support Programs

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