Kim Morrison Race serves as Professor of Practice in the Department of Interior Design within Morgan State University's School of Architecture and Planning. With over 40 years of professional design experience and 20+ years as a post-secondary educator, she prioritizes student success through real-world industry integration. Her educational background includes a Master of Arts in Interior Architecture from Marywood University and a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Her professional expertise spans core interior design disciplines with specialized focus on: Kitchen and Bath Design Building Code Compliance Design Studio Pedagogy Professional Certification Standards Professor Race teaches foundational to advanced courses including Introduction to Interior Design, Kitchen & Bath Design, Interior Design Studio sequences, and Building Codes curriculum. Her industry certifications directly inform practical classroom applications. She maintains active professional credentials through: ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) Professional Membership IIDA (International Interior Design Association) Professional Membership NCIDQ Certification Maryland CID (Certified Interior Designer) NKBA Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer