Michael Naylor

Michael is a faculty member for CSP 100 Summer Bridge and Fall/Winter CSP 105 (R&E/DEI course) Reading & Writing Seminar. Michael graduated from Interlochen Arts Academy before getting his B.A. and M.A. at the University of Miami, FL in studio music and production. He spent six years living and touring in Europe, the Middle East, West Africa, and South America, before receiving his Ph.D. in 'applied' Ethnomusicology, which is the use of music to teach inter-cultural immersion learning and 'creolization' [examining identity by cultural exchange not defined by racial and national constructs]. He has been a College University professor since 1985 at Oakland University, Wayne State University, Washtenaw Community College, and the University of Michigan.

Michael loves to travel with his family, to immerse himself in diverse cultures, cook diverse culinary experiences, and especially, consider all the ways we "might" teach and learn in a trans-cultural context. He especially loves the mission CSP has -- to foster equity, justice, and inclusivity for diverse student populations.