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John Eliason is a Professor of English and Director of the University Writing Center at Gonzaga University, where he teaches first-year writing and upper-division courses in the Writing Concentration including English 101, 200, 303, 306, 390, 395, and 406, as well as Gonzaga-in-the-Wilderness and Gonzaga-in-Montana programs.
Dr. Eliason holds the following academic credentials:
- Ph.D. in English from University of Nevada, Reno
- M.A. in English from University of Nevada, Reno
- B.A. in English from Montana State University, Bozeman
His research spans writing pedagogy, writing across the curriculum, writing centers, interdisciplinary collaborations, professional writing, reading instruction, creative nonfiction writing, and outdoor education. This interdisciplinary portfolio bridges academic writing theory with practical applications in diverse contexts, including workplace communication and wilderness education. His work consistently emphasizes collaborative approaches and real-world implementation of writing instruction.
Dr. Eliason's publications reveal dual scholarly trajectories: rigorous academic contributions to writing studies and experiential outdoor writing. His recent work examines faculty reading practices, multilingual writing collaborations, and professional mentoring frameworks within writing programs, while his creative nonfiction explores adventure sports and environmental narratives. This synthesis of academic scholarship and lived experience creates unique connections between classroom pedagogy and experiential learning.
Dr. Eliason serves on review boards for The WAC Journal and Across the Disciplines, and provides writing consulting services to organizations while maintaining freelance writing work. His professional activities extend beyond campus through these external engagements and collaborations.
As University Writing Center Director, he leads Gonzaga's central hub for writing instruction and support, overseeing operations that serve students and faculty across all disciplines through the Writing Center Practicum course and interdisciplinary initiatives.
