At CCA, we believe that the practical side of college—navigating systems, policies, and resources—and the personal side—growing as a creative, engaged citizen—are not separate journeys. They are deeply connected.

That’s why we’ve integrated Student Engagement and Student Services: to create a holistic student experience that meets both the logistical needs of college life and the transformational opportunities of becoming a good neighbor and a global creative citizen.

Every appointment, every interaction, and every touchpoint is more than just solving a problem. It’s a chance to build confidence, foster independence, and awaken the values of the Creative Accord.

Campus Life is guided by an educational priority: to empower students to live and learn as good neighbors and global creative citizens. This work is grounded in the four principles of the Creative Accord—Radical Responsibility, Think Beyond, Cultivate Creative Action, and Become ChimeraMade—which shape the learning goals, outcomes, and everyday experiences that define life at CCA.

Educational Priority

As a result of the student experience at CCA, students will become good neighbors and global creative citizens.

Learning Goals

• Students connected to Campus Life will identify and synthesize their values, beliefs, and identities to develop a personal philosophy.
• Students connected to Campus Life will construct and employ a picture of holistic wellness that creates opportunities for belonging in the community.
• Students connected to Campus Life will explore how they can impact their local and global community through social justice, and community and civic engagement.

• Quick answers & guidance – step-by-step how-to’s, referrals to the right Student Services office, or support with more complex situations.
  
• Global community & diversity – opportunities to connect across cultures, celebrate identities, and build life skills.
  
• Events & traditions – campus activities centered on wellness, belonging, and community.
  
• Art & Craft Fair – showcase and sell your artwork at our annual fair.
  
• Student organizations & clubs – start a new group, join an existing one, or get involved in leadership roles.
  
• Leadership opportunities – through Student Council (undergraduate), Graduate Student Alliance (graduate), Program Assistants, and other student leader roles.
  
• Staff support – personalized guidance and mentorship from Campus Life’s professional staff.

• Noki Seekao (he/him/his), Senior Director of Campus Life

Student Engagement

• Stephaine Villanova (she/her/ella/sie), Assistant Director for Student Engagement, Activities, & Leadership
• Natalie Leonard (she/her), Graduate Assistant for Student Engagement (GASE) | MFA Design '26 

Student Services

• Trey Terrio (he/them), Director of Student Services
• Maya Makino (she/her), Student Services Specialist
• Jane Brady (she/her), Student Services Coordinator