MISSION

Academic Collaborations & Engagement strengthens the academic and creative ecosystem of the college by fostering meaningful partnerships, supporting faculty and student initiatives, and advancing curricular innovation. Through collaboration, coordination, and inclusive engagement, Academic Collaborations & Engagement ensures that academic experiences are dynamic, equitable, and connected across disciplines.

VISION

We envision a campus community where collaboration is integral to learning—where students, faculty, and institutional partners work together to create transformative educational experiences that reflect creativity, equity, and shared purpose. We aspire to build bridges between ideas and people, cultivating an environment that celebrates curiosity, community, and the continual evolution of art and design education.

VALUES

Academic Collaborations & Engagement is guided by the following core values:

• Collaboration and Partnerships: emphasizes meaningful connections and partnerships that strengthen the academic experience.
• Inclusivity and Equity: inclusive engagement to ensure academic experiences are equitable; fostering a sense of belonging across the CCA community.
• Engagement and Community: student-centered events and engagement, and aims to foster dialogue, collaboration, and creative exchange.
• Coordination and Support: thoughtful coordination and operational alignment, ensuring systems and processes are more connected and responsive.

Questions?

• Faculty, w/ an Academic question, please email: ASAP@cca.edu
• Grad student w/ an advising question, please email: AcademicAdvising@cca.edu
• All Students with a general question, student immigration regulations and visa status, and housing and dining, email student services at ask@cca.edu.