{"id":1871,"date":"2023-10-16T14:33:52","date_gmt":"2023-10-16T14:33:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aa-he.org\/?page_id=1871"},"modified":"2026-05-03T04:29:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T04:29:52","slug":"breakout-sessions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.aa-he.org\/titan\/breakout-sessions\/","title":{"rendered":"Breakout Sessions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"aahe-page aahe-program-detail-page aahe-breakout-sessions-page\">\n<header class=\"aahe-site-header\" aria-label=\"AAHE site header\">\n<div class=\"aahe-site-header__inner\">\n      <a class=\"aahe-site-header__logo\" href=\"\/titan\/\"><br \/>\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aa-he.org\/titan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/cropped-AAHE-TabArtboard-1.png\" alt=\"AAHE logo\"><br \/>\n        <span class=\"aahe-site-header__name\">Arts Administrators in Higher Education<\/span><br \/>\n      <\/a><\/p>\n<nav class=\"aahe-site-nav\" aria-label=\"Primary navigation\">\n        <a href=\"\/titan\/\">Home<\/a><br \/>\n        <a href=\"\/titan\/about\/\">About<\/a><br \/>\n        <a href=\"\/titan\/membership\/\">Membership<\/a><br \/>\n        <a href=\"\/titan\/events\/\">Annual Meeting<\/a><br \/>\n        <a href=\"\/titan\/programs\/\">Programs<\/a><br \/>\n        <a href=\"\/titan\/resources\/\">Resources<\/a><br \/>\n        <a href=\"\/titan\/contact\/\">Contact<\/a><br \/>\n        <a class=\"aahe-site-nav__cta\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc0ziEMWrHB8MXY6YFUjcBv7WaXPkDbrSByiXzWJ9cR3WGYkw\/viewform\">Join AAHE<\/a><br \/>\n      <\/nav>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"aahe-page-hero\">\n<div class=\"aahe-wrap\">\n<p class=\"aahe-kicker\">Programs<\/p>\n<h1>Breakout Sessions<\/h1>\n<p>Virtual conversations where AAHE members share knowledge, ask questions, compare approaches, and exchange practical ideas across institutions.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"aahe-section\">\n<div class=\"aahe-wrap aahe-split\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"aahe-kicker\">How they work<\/p>\n<h2>Open-ended conversations shaped by member questions.<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"aahe-panel\">\n<p>The Executive Programming Chairs developed virtual Breakout Sessions as opportunities for AAHE members to meet and share their collective knowledge with one another.<\/p>\n<p>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 \u201csteal\u201d best practices.<\/p>\n<p>Below are past session topics as examples of what members can expect from future Breakout Session programming.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"aahe-section aahe-section--soft\">\n<div class=\"aahe-wrap\">\n<p class=\"aahe-kicker\">Past topics<\/p>\n<h2>Recent and past Breakout Sessions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"aahe-program-archive-grid\">\n<article class=\"aahe-program-archive-item\">\n<p class=\"aahe-program-archive-date\">Thursday, March 20, 2025<\/p>\n<h3>Advocating for The Arts within our Institutions<\/h3>\n<p>Moderated by Linsey Bostwick, Director of NYU Production Labs<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"aahe-program-archive-item\">\n<p class=\"aahe-program-archive-date\">Thursday, February 27, 2025<\/p>\n<h3>Staying Focused: Responses and Strategies for Shifting Political Climate<\/h3>\n<p>Moderated by Deb Mexicotte, Director of ArtsEngine, University of Michigan<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"aahe-program-archive-item\">\n<p class=\"aahe-program-archive-date\">Thursday, November 14, 2024<\/p>\n<h3>Best Practices for Marketing &#038; Communications<\/h3>\n<p>Moderated by Steve Runk, Director of Communications, Lewis Center for the Arts, Princeton University<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"aahe-program-archive-item\">\n<p class=\"aahe-program-archive-date\">Thursday, October 3, 2024<\/p>\n<h3>Arts, Health &#038; Well-Being<\/h3>\n<p>Moderated by Kristin Baker, Director, Suffolk Performing Arts<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"aahe-program-archive-item\">\n<p class=\"aahe-program-archive-date\">Thursday, February 22, 2024<\/p>\n<h3>Arts Festivals<\/h3>\n<p>Moderated by Joe Levickas, Program Director for Student Engagement at Arts Initiative, University of Michigan<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"aahe-program-archive-item\">\n<p class=\"aahe-program-archive-date\">Thursday, January 25, 2024<\/p>\n<h3>Featuring Student Creative Work<\/h3>\n<p>Moderated by Adrienne Frank, Program Specialist for Student Engagement at Arts Initiative, University of Michigan<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"aahe-program-archive-item\">\n<p class=\"aahe-program-archive-date\">Wednesday, November 1, 2023<\/p>\n<h3>Data Collection Strategies<\/h3>\n<p>Moderated by Gabrielle Piazza, Assistant Director, EXCEL Lab, School of Music, Theatre &#038; Dance, University of Michigan<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"aahe-program-archive-item\">\n<p class=\"aahe-program-archive-date\">Wednesday, October 4, 2023<\/p>\n<h3>Balancing Life as an Artist and an Arts Administrator<\/h3>\n<p>Moderated by Marjorie Flanagan, Director of Public Art, Texas State University System<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"aahe-program-archive-item\">\n<p class=\"aahe-program-archive-date\">Wednesday, May 24, 2023<\/p>\n<h3>Programming for Over-Programmed Students<\/h3>\n<p>Moderated by Linsey Bostwick, Deputy Director, NYU Production Lab<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"aahe-program-archive-item\">\n<p class=\"aahe-program-archive-date\">Wednesday, April 22, 2023<\/p>\n<h3>Working with Student Arts Organizations<\/h3>\n<p>Moderated by Joe Levickas, Program Director, Student Engagement at Arts Initiative, University of Michigan<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"aahe-program-archive-item\">\n<p class=\"aahe-program-archive-date\">Wednesday, February 22, 2023<\/p>\n<h3>Arts and Well-Being<\/h3>\n<p>Moderated by Kate Hewson, Associate Director, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of the Arts<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"aahe-program-archive-item\">\n<p class=\"aahe-program-archive-date\">Wednesday, December 7, 2022<\/p>\n<h3>Temporary Art Installations<\/h3>\n<p>Moderated by Ty Furman, Director, Performance Series at the Williams Center for the Arts, Lafayette College<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"aahe-program-archive-item\">\n<p class=\"aahe-program-archive-date\">Wednesday, November 16, 2022<\/p>\n<h3>Connecting Student Creatives &#038; Promoting Collaboration<\/h3>\n<p>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<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"aahe-program-archive-item\">\n<p class=\"aahe-program-archive-date\">Wednesday, October 19, 2022<\/p>\n<h3>Supporting (And Getting Support from) Faculty<\/h3>\n<p>Moderated by Ty Furman, Director, Performance Series at the Williams Center for the Arts, Lafayette College<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"aahe-program-archive-item\">\n<p class=\"aahe-program-archive-date\">Wednesday, July 13, 2022<\/p>\n<h3>Marketing Challenges &#038; Successes<\/h3>\n<p>Moderated by Joe Levickas, Program Director, Arts at Michigan, University of Michigan<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"aahe-program-archive-item\">\n<p class=\"aahe-program-archive-date\">Wednesday, April 13, 2022<\/p>\n<h3>Artist Residencies<\/h3>\n<p>Moderated by Kate Hewson, Associate Director, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of the Arts<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"aahe-program-archive-item\">\n<p class=\"aahe-program-archive-date\">Wednesday, November 10, 2021<\/p>\n<h3>Supporting Student Professional Development<\/h3>\n<p>Moderated by Joe Levickas, Program Director, Arts at Michigan, University of Michigan<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"aahe-program-archive-item\">\n<p class=\"aahe-program-archive-date\">Wednesday, August 4, 2021<\/p>\n<h3>Student Funding Programs<\/h3>\n<p>Moderated by Kate Hewson, Associate Director, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of the Arts<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"aahe-program-archive-item\">\n<p class=\"aahe-program-archive-date\">Wednesday, April 7, 2021<\/p>\n<h3>Assessment Strategies for a COVID-filled year<\/h3>\n<p>Moderated by Joe Levickas, Program Director, Arts at Michigan, University of Michigan<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"aahe-program-archive-item\">\n<p class=\"aahe-program-archive-date\">Wednesday, March 10, 2021<\/p>\n<h3>Artist Residencies<\/h3>\n<p>Co-moderated by Kayt Conrad, Administrator, Division of Performing Arts, University of Iowa; 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