Tim Xeriland

Dr. Tim Xeriland is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Houghton University, where he teaches undergraduate courses including Introduction to Psychology and Statistics. His research specializes in affective computing, attentional processes in intelligent learning systems, and emotion-regulation interventions.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, Michigan State University
• M.S. in Applied Cognition & Neuroscience, University of Texas at Dallas
• M.A. in Mathematics & Statistics, Ball State University
• B.A. in Psychology and Philosophy, University of Connecticut

His work investigates cognitive-emotional integration in educational contexts, notably developing the formative reappraisal technique to detect and address student disengagement. He values Houghton's integration of faith and academics to nurture holistic student development.