Mission

The External Engagement & Programming Team works to unite college experiences and program learning outcomes through CCA events and projects. We are committed to providing guidance and pathways to support the enrichment of student experiences in their programs. What excites us is creating interactive experiences with students through partnerships with Deans, Assistant Directors, and Chairs. We facilitate connections and provide resources to faculty and students within the art and design community and industry.

Vision

We foster relationships between CCA's programs and industry partnerships to enhance student's educational experiences and provide opportunities for deeper engagement with leading industry partners.

Areas of Interest

Public Lecture Series

Each year CCA invites the community to engage with creators driving change across fields forging limitless possibilities for a more just, sustainable, and diverse future with their purpose-driven practice. We oversee and manage public events that involve an external partner. Our support ranges from event planning, organization, documentation, marketing assistance, and staffing.

Guest Speakers + Book Signing + Workshops + Symposiums

Programs host events such as workshops and symposiums inviting external guests and speakers to enrich student experience and conversations with our community artists and designers. We invite lecturers from across the globe to share their professional skills and knowledge through dedicated lectures, book signing, workshops, and symposium events in many of our programs.

Sponsored Studios + Grant Funded Projects

Through a robust network of professionals and community partnerships, CCA students collaborate with creative industries in the Bay Area and beyond to tackle real-world problems with right-now solutions in Sponsored Studios. Along with the Divisional Deans, Program Chairs, and the Advancement team, the External Engagement team administers projects with industry partners.

Internship Support

We work closely with Internship Coordinators, Program Chairs, and the Professional Coaching and Development Team, to support the entire life cycle of each student's internship. The team oversees and manages the student internship process along with Technical Services to ensure proper documentation of student internships.

How to Connect with Us

Does creative collaboration on a project sound interesting to you? Then feel free to contact us by emailing ASAP@cca.edu with your inquiries and ideas, and one of us will get back to you soon!