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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

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Experiential Learning

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Career Development

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Industry Engagement

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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

In the News

Fall 2024 Sponsored Projects at the College for Creative Studies

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.

Our Team

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Olga Stella
Vice President
Strategy & Communications

Shannon McPartlon

Shannon McPartlon
Executive Director
Office of Partnerships

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Thomas Hicks 
Career Coach, Design Majors

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Shelly McMahon

Shelly McMahon
Office Coordinator

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Halie Gary – Career Coach, Art Majors

Halie Gary
Career Coach, Art Majors

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Erin Theroux - Marketing and Events Support Assistant

Erin Theroux 
Marketing and Events Support Assistant

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