Strategic partnerships The college has strong ties with affiliated arts centers (Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center, Lied Center for Performing Arts, Sheldon Museum of Art) and prestigious university partners, presenting opportunities to offer collaborative programs, co-branded events, and technology solutions for campus and outreach initiatives.

Digital enablement A tech stack featuring QuickBooks, Microsoft Power Automate, Informatica, Zapier, Pardot, Cisco, Qualtrics and Elasticsearch signals readiness for workflow automation, data integration, CRM optimization, and customer experience enhancements—areas where sales and education tech solutions could add value.

Growth focus With a diverse range of arts majors and a history of diverse gift funding, there is potential to tier partnerships around scholarship programs, donor engagement platforms, and fundraising analytics that align with university-wide development goals.

Marketing potential Active use of Pardot and other engagement tools indicates receptivity to digital marketing services, lead generation, and targeted outreach for recruitment campaigns, special programs, and guest artist collaborations.

Educational impact Recent news highlights collaborations on early education finance and community initiatives, suggesting opportunities to provide educational technology, data solutions, or program evaluation tools that support workforce development and community partnerships.