Programs
Breakout Sessions
Virtual conversations where AAHE members share knowledge, ask questions, compare approaches, and exchange practical ideas across institutions.
How they work
Open-ended conversations shaped by member questions.
The Executive Programming Chairs developed virtual Breakout Sessions as opportunities for AAHE members to meet and share their collective knowledge with one another.
Held every month or two, these open-ended conversations are planned around a thematic topic. Members share their experiences, develop ideas, ask questions to the group, and “steal” best practices.
Below are past session topics as examples of what members can expect from future Breakout Session programming.
Past topics
Recent and past Breakout Sessions
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Advocating for The Arts within our Institutions
Moderated by Linsey Bostwick, Director of NYU Production Labs
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Staying Focused: Responses and Strategies for Shifting Political Climate
Moderated by Deb Mexicotte, Director of ArtsEngine, University of Michigan
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Best Practices for Marketing & Communications
Moderated by Steve Runk, Director of Communications, Lewis Center for the Arts, Princeton University
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Arts, Health & Well-Being
Moderated by Kristin Baker, Director, Suffolk Performing Arts
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Arts Festivals
Moderated by Joe Levickas, Program Director for Student Engagement at Arts Initiative, University of Michigan
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Featuring Student Creative Work
Moderated by Adrienne Frank, Program Specialist for Student Engagement at Arts Initiative, University of Michigan
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Data Collection Strategies
Moderated by Gabrielle Piazza, Assistant Director, EXCEL Lab, School of Music, Theatre & Dance, University of Michigan
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Balancing Life as an Artist and an Arts Administrator
Moderated by Marjorie Flanagan, Director of Public Art, Texas State University System
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Programming for Over-Programmed Students
Moderated by Linsey Bostwick, Deputy Director, NYU Production Lab
Wednesday, April 22, 2023
Working with Student Arts Organizations
Moderated by Joe Levickas, Program Director, Student Engagement at Arts Initiative, University of Michigan
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Arts and Well-Being
Moderated by Kate Hewson, Associate Director, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of the Arts
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Temporary Art Installations
Moderated by Ty Furman, Director, Performance Series at the Williams Center for the Arts, Lafayette College
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Connecting Student Creatives & Promoting Collaboration
Co-moderated by Gabrielle Piazza, Assistant Director, EXCEL Lab, School of Music, Theatre and Dance, University of Michigan; and Nicoleen Wilson, Director, Office of Arts and Innovation, Johns Hopkins University
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Supporting (And Getting Support from) Faculty
Moderated by Ty Furman, Director, Performance Series at the Williams Center for the Arts, Lafayette College
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Marketing Challenges & Successes
Moderated by Joe Levickas, Program Director, Arts at Michigan, University of Michigan
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Artist Residencies
Moderated by Kate Hewson, Associate Director, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of the Arts
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Supporting Student Professional Development
Moderated by Joe Levickas, Program Director, Arts at Michigan, University of Michigan
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Student Funding Programs
Moderated by Kate Hewson, Associate Director, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of the Arts
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Assessment Strategies for a COVID-filled year
Moderated by Joe Levickas, Program Director, Arts at Michigan, University of Michigan
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Artist Residencies
Co-moderated by Kayt Conrad, Administrator, Division of Performing Arts, University of Iowa; and Elizabeth Oakes, Director, University of Iowa String Quartet Residency Program
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Professional Development and Career Building
Moderated by Ty Furman, Ed.D., Director, Performance Series at the Williams Center for the Arts, Lafayette College
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Using Digital Platforms for Community Building
Moderated by Deb Mexicotte, Managing Director, ArtsEngine, University of Michigan
Wednesday, December 9, 2021
Arts Ambassadors & Student Advisory Committees
Moderated by Joe Levickas, Program Director, Arts at Michigan, University of Michigan