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Dr. Eric J Paulson

  • Professor - College of Education
  • Professor - Curriculum And Instruction
Portrait of Dr. Eric J Paulson

Biography and expertise

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.

Education

Doctorate Degree

PhD in Language, Reading, and Culture

University of Arizona, 2000

Master's Degree

MS in Multilingual/Multicultural Education

Florida State University, 1993

Bachelor's Degree

BA in International Studies

Eckerd College, 1991

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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  • Paulson, E. J., Warnell, K. R., Wischnewsky, L. A., & Feizipour, N. (2026). Ambiguity and Textbook Reading Strategies: A Qualitative Exploration of Three College Readers’ Eye Movements. Reading Psychology, 47(7), 1138–1160. https://doi.org/10.1080/02702711.2026.2644972
  • Paulson, E. J., Feizipour, N., & Pakchin, M. (n.d.). The Seductive Detail Effect and Why it Matters for College Textbook Reading. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaal.70059
  • Crawford, A. E., & Paulson, E. J. (n.d.). Understanding Instructor Self-Reflection in College Developmental Literacy Contexts:  Time and Adaptability. Journal of College Reading and Learning. https://doi.org/10.1080/10790195.2026.2744257
  • Giuffre, P., Golato, A., & Paulson, E. J. (n.d.). Beyond the Resume: A Thematic Approach to Graduate Students’ Career Exploration. Adult Learning. https://doi.org/10.1177/10451595261465858
  • Hyden, B. M., Paulson, E. J., & Giuffre, P. (n.d.). Shop Talks: A Professional Development Series for Graduate Students. Journal of Continuing Higher Education. https://doi.org/10.1080/07377363.2026.2681390
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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: Recognition for Leadership and Dedication to the Teaching Academic Survival Skills Conference, TASS Executive Board. 2011
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Outstanding Service to the Field of College Literacy and Learning Award, College Literacy & Learning Special Interest Group of the International Reading Association. 2010
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  1. Member

    Search Committee for Chair of Sociology Department

  2. Chair

    COERO Advisory Committee

  3. Member

    Council of Associate Deans of Research

  4. Member

    COE College Council

  5. Member

    Postsecondary Student Success Graduate Program Curriculum Committee

  6. Member

    Postsecondary Student Success Graduate Program Research Committee

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