Resolution US07/08-6 -- regarding the reporting relationship of the Jordon Schnitzer Museum of Art

 

 

Sponsored by:                 Sherwin Simmons, art history

For Senate Action:           November 14, 2007

 

 

 

Whereas, Professional Practices in Art Museums, the guiding statement of best practices published by the Association of Art Museum Directors, recommends that the director of a university art museum report to the “central academic administration” of the university:

 

Be it resolved that the University of Oregon University Senate,

 

A)         Is opposed to the transfer of the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art’s reporting relationship from the Senior Vice President and Provost to the Vice President for Advancement, and

 

B)         Urges the University President to restore the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art’s reporting relationship to the Senior Vice President and Provost upon the appointment of a new Executive Director.

 

This motion was passed at the 14 November 2007 meeting of the UO Senate. See also
  1. Letter of 9 September 2007 from Professor Simmonds.
  2. Letter of 15 September 2007 from Professor Erlandson.
  3. Letter of 19 September 2007 from Professor Schulz.
  4. Letter dated 19 November 2007 from President Frohnmayer.
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