Office of Partnerships

Business, community, governmental and philanthropic leaders in a wide variety of fields see CCS as an indispensable resource to their success because of the value delivered through the experiential learning and career development-focused curriculum and the access to a diverse pool of talent.

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Our Mission is to engage employers and external partners in CCS’s programs and community through meaningful projects and initiatives in order to prepare all students for successful and sustainable creative practice and support CCS strategic initiatives.

Our Vision is that all CCS students, especially those historically underrepresented in the field of art and design, are able to sustainably practice their chosen discipline post-graduation in a thriving art and design community.

Key Initiatives

Experiential Learning

Career Development

Industry Engagement

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion


Our Team

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Shannon McPartlon

Assistant Vice President of Partnerships
[email protected]
313.664.7460

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Thomas Hicks

Career Coach, Design Majors
[email protected]
313.664.7878

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Shelly McMahon

Office Coordinator
[email protected]
313.664.7690

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Halie Gary

Career Coach, Art Majors
[email protected]
313.664.7690