*Ph.D., Communication, Texas A&M University
*M.A., Speech Communication, Texas A&M University
*B.A., Speech Communication, Texas A&M University

Courses Taught

• COMM 100 - Introduction to Public Speaking
• COMM 224 - Organizational Communication
• COMM 225 - Communication in the Nonprofit Sector
• COMM 301 - Research Methods in Communication
• COMM 403 - Persuasion
• COMM 429 - Special Topics: Negotiation
• COMM 450 - Communication and Conflict Management

Research Interests

• Organizational conflict management
• Forgiveness and revenge
• Accountability and evaluation in the nonprofit sector
• Student persistence in higher education
• Organizational discourse
• Community-building through dialogue

Additional Information

Dr. Paul has worked through Millersville University's Engaged Scholars Program to establish the Deliberative Dialogue Initiative that encourages the use of public dialogue and deliberation as ways to build community in conflict.  He is also a trainer and volunteer facilitator with the Center for Community Peacemaking, a local restorative justice organization.  He has also worked with scholars from around the university at investigating factors affecting student persistence at Millersville University.