Michelle Simpson Center for Teaching and Learning

The Michelle Simpson Center for Teaching and Learning contains dedicated community space for adjunct faculty; a central hub for training and innovation for full-time and part-time faculty and staff across CSM; a collaborative space for tutors and instructional teams; and year-round programming including boot camps, workshops, book groups, policy discussions and other opportunities.

Located on the La Plata Campus in the Learning Resource Center (LR Building), Room 205, the center was named for Michelle Simpson, a beloved professor of Theater and Communications for 34 years, who passed away on March 4, 2024.

“Naming this center in her honor is more than a tribute. It is a promise. A promise to continue her legacy by cultivating a space where teaching excellence, collaboration, and continuous growth are encouraged and thrive,” CSM President Dr. Wilson added.

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“The Michelle Simpson Center for Teaching and Learning is not just a space; it is a promise that we will invest in one another to keep growing. Let’s use this space boldly, take risks, be honest, and support one another. Let’s continue the work that Michelle believed in, and that Sue has helped carry forward,” Dr. Stephanie McCaslin, CSM Dean of Learning Resources, said.

A special thank you to Dr. Sue Subocz, Michelle Simpson's wife and associate president and provost of Walden University, whose donation has helped sustain Simpson's legacy and ensures a legacy of innovation and professional growth.