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
Experiential Learning
Career Development
Industry Engagement
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
In the News
CCS Fashion Department Celebrates Ten Years with Annual Runway Presentation Honoring Detroit
Taking place at the historic General Motors Design Dome, this year’s theme for The Show is “Icons,” paying homage to the individuals and cultural movements that make the city legendary
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
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