Standing Committees

The function of the Museums Committee is to make recommendations regarding the University Museums' policies and needs and to serve as a liaison between the Museums and the faculty. The committee shall give guidance to the Director of Museums on proposed sales or exchanges of artifacts and similar items that are part of the collections of the University. The committee shall review and recommend revisions in policies and procedures, including long-range planning, conservation and collection management policies, and other activities to benefit Museums operations.

Committee Membership

• Mr. Robert E. Saarnio
  CHAIR : Director of University Museums
  Member since 09/24/2012
• Dr. Nancy L. Wicker
  Interim : Chair of Art Department
  Member since 04/01/2020
• Dr. Aileen Ajootian
  Faculty : Member
  Member from 08/15/2021 to 08/15/2024
• Mr. William J. Derrick
  Faculty : Member
  Member from 08/15/2023 to 08/15/2026
• Dr. Emily L. Fransee
  Alternate : Faculty Member
  Member from 08/15/2023 to 08/15/2026
• Dr. Molly C. Pasco-Pranger
  Representative : Classic Department
  Member since 08/15/2014
• Mr. Edwin B. Smith
  Representative : University Communications
  Member since 08/15/2018
• Ms. Donna A. Buckley
  Representative : Faculty Senate
  Member from 08/15/2023 to 08/15/2024
• Mrs. Mary S. Wallace
  Representative : Staff Council
  Member from 08/15/2023 to 08/15/2024
• Ms. Jiwon Lee
  Graduate : Student Council Representative
  Member from 08/15/2023 to 08/15/2024
• Mr. Clayton Murry
  Undergraduate : Associated Student Body
  Member from 08/15/2023 to 08/15/2024