Home > Diversity, Equity & Inclusion About Us Mission, Goals & Institutional Student Learning Outcomes Accreditation Jobs at CCS Leadership/Administration Consumer Information & Disclosures History Honorary Degree and Commencement Speaker Policy Web Accessibility Policy Privacy Notice Nondiscrimination Policy Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Conference & Event Services CCS Policies Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are Core Institutional Values. The College for Creative Studies strives to make our campus a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone. CCS fosters a community of inclusion that is free from harassment and discriminatory practices built on a foundation of respect, empathy, and knowledge. Statement of Commitment We are dedicated to creating an environment that supports and advances a diverse and equitable campus culture. We value our rich campus diversity and strive to cultivate an environment where ideas and contributions can flourish. The Office for Institutional Equity & Inclusion is committed to advancing efforts that enrich our campus community and build stronger communities. Land Acknowledgment Statement The College for Creative Studies respectfully acknowledges that we are on the traditional, contemporary, and ancestral homelands of the Anishinaabe – Council of Three Fires: the Ojibwe/Chippewa, Odawa/Ottawa, and Potawatomi/Bodéwadmi along with their neighbors the Seneca, Delaware, Fox, Shawnee, Loups, Miami and Wyandot who maintained, and continue to preserve lifeways along Detroit’s river banks and throughout the Great Lakes region. Through signing the Treaty of Detroit in 1807, Anishinaabek tribes ceded the land now occupied by the city we stand on.  We recognize Michigan is home to 12 federally recognized tribes who continue to steward this land, in remembrance of their ancestors and thinking of future generations. The CCS Covenant: A Commitment to Civility The College for Creative Studies nurtures the creativity that is vital to the enhancement of modern culture. This is best accomplished in an atmosphere of mutual respect and civility, self-restraint, concern for others, and academic integrity. By choosing to join this community, I accept the obligation to live by these common values and commit myself to the following principles: As a CCS Student, Staff, or Faculty Member: I will embrace the concept of a civil community that abhors violence, theft, and exploitation of others; I will commit myself to the pursuit of knowledge, excellence in art & design with personal integrity, and academic honesty; I will respect the sanctity of the learning environment and avoid disruptive and deceitful behavior toward other members of the campus community; I will support a culture of diversity by respecting the rights of those who differ from myself; I will contribute to the development of a caring community where compassion for others and freedom of thought and expression are valued; I will honor, challenge and contribute to the scholarly heritage left by those who preceded me and work to leave this a better place for those who follow. By endorsing these common principles, I accept a moral obligation to behave in ways that contribute to a civil campus environment and resolve to support this behavior in others. This commitment to civility is my promise to the College for Creative Studies community. Our Community The College for Creative Studies represents a diverse community composed of individuals with many perspectives, personal experiences, values, identities, and worldviews that recognize differences of culture and circumstance. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are interlaced into our Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan. Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Advisory Group Student Organizations Community Arts Partnerships Design Core Detroit Kresge Arts In Detroit Academic Departments Policy On Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment, And Sexual Misconduct (Including Title IX) Community Resources During COVID-19 A Statement on Breonna Taylor from the Office for Institutional Equity & Inclusion A Time for Healing, Coming Together and Action: A Message on the Memory of George Floyd from President Tuski Statement on George Floyd from the Office for Institutional Equity & Inclusion Juneteenth Community Resources Office for Institutional Equity and Inclusion (OIEI) is available for one-on-one appointments Employee Assistance Program-Ulliance Telehealth Services Community Resources Support 4 Supplies As always, please report any incidences of discrimination at CCS to diversity@collegeforcreativestudies.edu (students) or rdiroff@collegeforcreativestudies.edu (employees) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion DEI Advisory Group Celebrating Diversity Blog Title IX Coordinator & Policy Nondiscrimination Policy Chairs’ Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Local Diversified Wellbeing Resources CCS MI-ACE Women’s Network Celebrating Diversity Blog View All DEI Blog Posts International Education Week is November 15-19, 2021 Nov 11, 2021 Celebrating Indigenous People – A President’s Proclamation Nov 3, 2021 Optimistic Power of Design Nov 1, 2021 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Sep 17, 2021 Office for Institutional Equity and Inclusion Taubman Center – 9th Floor T. 313.664.1487 F. 313.664.1490 diversity@collegeforcreativestudies.edu Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Deirdre D. Young, DDS, MHSA Assistant Dean Institutional Equity and Inclusion T. 313.664.1489 ddyoung@collegeforcreativestudies.edu Brianna McClendon Outreach Manager Institutional Equity & Inclusion T 313.664.1487 bmcclendon@collegeforcreativestudies.edu Jody Shipper Title IX Coordinator Institutional Equity & Inclusion 313.664.7676 titleix@collegeforcreativestudies.edu Additional LInks About Us The Office of the President Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Community Outreach & Engagement Office of Partnerships Contact Maps and Directions Marketing & Communications CCS Campus Policies Address 201 E. Kirby Detroit, MI 48202 (Map) Contact 313.664.7400 Departments & Offices Accessibility Policy. Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Vimeo Pinterest Snapchat