
Office of Partnerships
Mission
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.
Vision
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.
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.
Key Initiatives
In the News

Fall 2024 Sponsored Projects at the College for Creative Studies
Over the course of the Fall semester, the College for Creative Studies hosted 11 sponsored projects and competitions across a variety of disciplines. Students from a wide range of disciplines partnered with local and global brands to work on a specific project tailored to meet the needs of our industry partners.

CCS Launches Practicing Design Center, Dedicating Resources to Nonprofits and Small Businesses

Communication Design Students Craft Innovative Co-Brand Concepts for John D. Dingell VA Medical Center

CCS & 313 Presents Announce Second Annual Pine Knob Poster Competition
313 Presents and College for Creative Studies (CCS) announce Illustration student Kat Sutherland as the winner of the second annual poster design competition.
Our Team

Olga Stella
Vice President
Strategy & Communications

Shannon McPartlon
Executive Director
Office of Partnerships

Thomas HicksÂ
Career Coach, Design Majors

Shelly McMahon
Office Coordinator

Halie Gary
Career Coach, Art Majors

Erin TherouxÂ
Marketing and Events Support Assistant