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
College for Creative Studies Celebrates 20 Years of Educational Partnership with American Chemistry Council
CCS Unveils Innovative Sponsored Projects by Transportation Design Students
CCS Students Celebrate Poetry with Unique Book Designs for InsideOut Literary Arts Sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Financial Services
CCS Students Collaborate With Industry Professionals on 17 Sponsored Projects and Competitions During Fall Semester
Our Team
Shannon McPartlon
Executive Director
Office of Partnerships
Matt Chung
Associate Director
Strategic Partnerships & Programs
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