Tobin Richardson joined CPASS this summer as a teaching assistant professor and will oversee the CPASS Living-Learning Community. While earning three degrees from Ball State University, Richardson coached intramural sports and served as a doctoral assistant. From Hartford City, Indiana, his dream was always to teach. Richardson is new to Morgantown.
Richardson works primarily with freshman CPASS students teaching first-year seminar and special topics classes. His desire to teach has led him to WVU where he hopes to instill success in his students by utilizing the living-learning method while incorporating team activities into the classroom.
WVU Living-Learning Communities are on-campus housing environments formed for specific interests and majors. CPAS LLC students live in Bennett Tower and are in close proximity to CPASS faculty and the rec field where they enjoy wellness and fitness activities.
According to Richardson, the communities are important because they create a positive atmosphere that will enhance the students’ learning experience and strengthen retention rates.