Standing Committees

The Buildings, Grounds and Renovations Committee is charged with making recommendations for maintaining and improving the physical appearance of the Oxford campus. The committee is available to consult with potential donors interested in contributing to the beautification and development of the campus environment. In addition, the committee oversees the Building Mayors Program and works with this group and Environmental Safety in making recommendations for renovations and building improvements.

Committee Membership

• Mr. Chad M. Hunter
  CHAIR : University Architect
  Member since 08/15/2025
• Dr. Nicholas R. MacDonald
  Faculty : Member
  Member from 08/15/2025 to 08/15/2028
• Dr. Ali Behnood
  Faculty : Member
  Member from 08/15/2024 to 08/15/2027
• Mrs. Marci A. Wilding
  Faculty : Member
  Member from 08/15/2024 to 08/15/2027
• Mr. Nathan J. Lazinsky
  Staff : Director Landscape Services Department
  Member since 08/20/2025
• Ms. Mackenzie S. Ross
  Staff : Member
  Member from 08/15/2025 to 08/15/2026
• Mr. John P. Sansing
  Staff : Special Asst to the Chancellor
  Member since 08/15/2013
• Mr. Samuel R. Patterson
  Staff : Director of Parking and Transportation Services
  Member since 08/01/2020
• Dr. Holly T. Reynolds
  Representative : Building Mayors (Appointed by Provost Office)
  Member since 08/15/2019
• Mr. Paul J. Caffera
  Representative : Ombudsperson
  Member since 05/01/2017
• Mr. Hunter E. Haney
  Representative : Staff Council
  Member from 08/15/2025 to 08/15/2026
• Mr. Emad G. Gerges
  Representative : Faculty Senate
  Member from 08/15/2025 to 08/15/2026
• Mr. Dean L. Hansen
  Representative : Chief Facilities Officer
  Member since 08/15/2025
• Dr. Noel E. Wilkin
  Representative (Non-Voting) : Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
  Member since 08/15/2012
• Dr. Michael D. Robbins
  External Person : Alumni Representative
  Member from 08/15/2025 to 08/15/2026
• Mr. Woody Sample
  External Person : Alumni Representative
  Member from 08/15/2025 to 08/15/2026
• Ms. Emma Scruggs
  Undergraduate : Associated Student Body
  Member from 08/15/2025 to 08/15/2026
• Mr. Joseph Dagg
  Undergraduate : Senior Class (President)
  Member from 08/15/2025 to 08/15/2026
• Ms. Rosie Johnson
  Graduate : Student Council Representative
  Member from 08/15/2025 to 08/15/2026