Shannon McPartlon Named Assistant Vice President of Partnerships at College for Creative Studies

Shannon McPartlon, a 20-year CCS leader, has been named Assistant Vice President of Partnerships.

In her new role, McPartlon will work closely with Vice President Olga Stella to expand strategic initiatives and external partnerships that support the College’s strategic plan and financial success. She will continue to lead the recently expanded Office of Partnerships, which now includes Event Operations, Speakers and Exhibitions and Exhibition Services.

“Shannon’s expertise and leadership come at a crucial time, when higher education continues to be disrupted by external forces,” said Don Tuski, President of CCS. “Serving as a key external ambassador to create career opportunities for students across all of our majors, Shannon will work in collaboration with academic department chairs and internal stakeholders to connect industry trends and needs to new and current programs and initiatives that will bolster the College’s business model, positioning and revenue generation.”

Throughout her 20-year career at CCS, McPartlon has managed over 400 industry partnerships, engaging more than 3,000 students, faculty and staff. She has played a critical role in evolving the College’s approach to experiential learning to include more opportunities for students and established the Practicing Design Center in partnership with faculty. Her facilitation of for-credit internships, on-campus recruiting events and launching strategies to increase exposure for students has empowered students to gain hands-on experience and enhance their career readiness.

“I am incredibly honored and energized by the opportunity to take on this expanded role,” said Shannon McPartlon, Associate Vice President of Partnerships. “My primary goal in this new role is to forge strategic, high-level partnerships that directly connect industry trends and needs with new academic opportunities, bolstering the college’s business model and global positioning. I look forward to applying my experience to further scale our strategic initiatives and help secure the future success of CCS.”

To learn more about the Office of Partnerships, please visit https://www.ccsdetroit.edu/office-of-partnerships/.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE FOR CREATIVE STUDIES

The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is a nonprofit, private college accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and authorized by the Michigan Education Department to grant Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. CCS, located in midtown Detroit, strives to provide students with the tools needed for successful careers in the dynamic and growing creative industries. CCS fosters students’ resolve to pursue excellence, act ethically, engage their responsibilities as citizens, and learn throughout their lives. With world-class faculty and unsurpassed facilities, students learn to be visual communicators who actively use art and design toward the betterment of society. The College is a major supplier of talent to numerous industries, such as transportation, film and animation, advertising and communications, consumer electronics, athletic apparel, and many more. Its graduates are exhibiting artists and teachers, design problem solvers and innovators, as well as creative leaders in business.