AAHE provides complimentary working space in which teams may meet in separate sessions for briefings by convention speakers for in-depth discussions on topics of particular interest to them and their institutions. The four-day convention is held in March or early April, rotating among Washington, DC, Chicago, and San Francisco. There is a reduced convention fee for team members who register together. Offers programs periodically on governance, tenure, and academic freedom issues. Topics range from staff supervision to team building to human resource management.
Many programs are also available on video and audio tape.
The CASE forums are designed for women and minorities who hold key positions in institutional advancement. The programs teaches participants to be active in seeking out advancement opportunities, and provides an opportunity to meet high-level colleagues and establish important contacts. Personnel from nearly every sector of higher education administration may apply for any of the ten workshops currently offered. The Senior Management Forum, is open to those with at least five years of experience, who wish to examine the current issues that have an impact on their institution. Other workshops cover wage and salary administration, effective personnel practices for small colleges, and employee relations.