Douglas Booher

Douglas Booher serves as an Adjunct Instructor at Indiana University's Paul H. O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs while concurrently holding the leadership position of Director for the Indiana University Auditorium. His dual appointment bridges academic instruction in public affairs with operational management of a major cultural venue, reflecting the practical application of public administration principles in arts infrastructure.

His professional focus centers on Performing arts center management, situated at the intersection of Arts Management and Public Administration. This specialization drives both his academic instruction in courses like SPEA 412 and his administrative oversight of the Auditorium's programming, facility operations, and community engagement initiatives. His work emphasizes the unique challenges of managing publicly funded cultural institutions within higher education frameworks.

As Director of the Indiana University Auditorium, Booher oversees all aspects of venue operations including event scheduling, technical production, budgetary management, and staff coordination. His leadership ensures the facility functions as a premier cultural hub for both the university community and regional audiences, hosting diverse performances ranging from symphonic concerts to theatrical productions and academic lectures.