President, The College for Creative Studies
A three-time college president and Michigan native, Donald L. Tuski began his term as President of the College for Creative Studies in July, 2019.
An educator and advocate for students, Tuski teaches courses in the college’s Liberal Arts department and is very involved with many student groups on campus. Recognizing the increasing cost of higher education, Tuski is committed to maximizing value for students so that CCS graduates have the capacity to sustainable practice their creative discipline. As a result, one of Tuski’s primary focuses at CCS is experiential learning and ensuring that every student that attends CCS has an opportunity to learn by doing.
Prior to CCS, Tuski served as President and professor of anthropology at PNCA. He led enrollment growth at the institution during which time PNCA welcomed the largest first-year class in its 110-year history.
At Maine College of Art (MECA) in Portland, Maine, Tuski led a sustained period of development from 2010 to 2016, increasing enrollment by 22 percent and growing revenue by 39 percent. The college’s largest individual gift at the time: $3,000,000 from the Crewe Foundation to launch the Bob Crewe Program in Art and Music.
At Olivet College (his alma mater) Tuski spent 25 years in various roles, where he served for nine years as president (2001–2010). Enrollment increased by more than 50 percent, fundraising totaled $22,000,000. He also secured $3,500,000 for the completion of a new LEED-certified art building.
Donald L. Tuski holds a BA in biology from Olivet College, MA, and PhD in anthropology from Michigan State University.