The concept of governance is critical in the nonprofit sector. Governing boards are a vital component for the success of nonprofit organizations. AAD 531 Nonprofit Board Governance is designed to provide an understanding of how a nonprofit is governed through a volunteer board of directors. In this course, students will explore the fundamentals of governance, trusteeship, and leadership in nonprofit organizations. Additionally, students will analyze legal, fiduciary and ethical responsibilities of nonprofit boards in order to critically understand the role of board leadership.

A seminar which covers special topics in arts administration. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 credits when identified by different subtitles.

The Arts Administration internship experience provides students the opportunity to explore specific career interests in the arts while applying knowledge and skills learned in the classroom in a workplace setting with the support of both an on-site supervisor and a faculty advisor. Arts Administration students must complete two internships at two different organizations. These internships may not be taken in the same semester. One credit hour is equal to 50 work hours. This is a controlled enrollment course and a completed Learning Contract is required.

The Nonprofit Arts Organization Internship course provides students with a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the dynamic world of nonprofit arts administration. Through hands-on experience, students will engage with various facets of nonprofit arts management, gaining practical insights into the day-to-day operations, strategic planning, and execution within these organizations. This internship course aims to blend theoretical knowledge with real- world application, offering students a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the nonprofit arts sector.

In the arts and culture sector, programming is so much more than logistics. It is a mission-driven, relational pursuit that personifies organizational identity, attracts funding, and ultimately results in presentations to, and engagements with, the public. The breadth and depth of what arts programming looks like, for any type of arts organization, requires staff to develop, manage, and evaluate its offerings. This course explores the relevant theory, history, and practice of programming for different types of arts organizations.

Artistic careers are exciting, dynamic and meaningful. Yet artists still require the skills and knowledge of business and industry in order to build a successful career. This course will walk you through the steps of setting your goals and the objectives that will guide you in building your career. Using the hybrid format, the course will include presentations of arts administration principles and practices as well as in-person sections tailored to students in Music, Theatre and Dance, and the Visual Arts.

As an advanced seminar course, this course prepares students to enter the job market or pursue graduate studies. It builds upon the other courses in the curriculum as well as practicum and internship experiences. During the course, students will work to revise and prepare electronic portfolios based on written and graphic materials prepared throughout their degree program. Additionally, students will write and critique cover letters and resumes and prepare for job interviews and negotiations.

Arts administrators work within arts and cultural, business, and legal environments. Students in this course will discuss legal issues that affect the arts, arts administrators, and arts and cultural organizations. Topics include rights, compliance, and contracts in and around contemporary arts organizations and arts communities. Students will analyze legal dilemmas for arts administrators and evaluate legal practices impacting arts administrators today.

People make hundreds of decisions each day. Many decisions are simple. Other decisions require thoughtful deliberation. Yet all decisions, whether simple or complex, involve cognitive processes which are reflected in a variety of different fields of study. In Decision Making in Arts Administration, students will explore the theories and concepts surrounding decision making, decision modes, and decision strategies. Students will use these concepts and apply them to real-world arts administration scenarios.

A university-based hands-on learning experience mentored by a university faculty or staff member. Practicums must be supervised by an Arts Administration faculty member. One credit hour is equal to 50 work hours. This is a controlled enrollment course and a completed Learning Contract is required. Pass/fail option only. May be repeated to a maximum of four credits.