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Baylor BU Museum Studies Faculty & Staff
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The program emphasizes the connection between the academic and the professional, combining classroom study and research into the history and current state of museums with recognition of the best practices in the field. All three full-time faculty have extensive experience working in the museum world, in museum staff positions, as museum board members, and as leaders in museum professional organizations. In addition, the department benefits from the experience of current museum professionals, as teachers of classes, as guest lecturers, and as supervisors of student assistantships and internships.

Dr. Julie Holcomb

Professor in Museum Studies and Department Chair Graduate Program Director

Dr. Julie Holcomb

Professor in Museum Studies and Department Chair Graduate Program Director

Julie_Holcomb@baylor.edu
(254) 710-6614
Dr. Kenneth Hafertepe

Professor in Museum Studies

Dr. Kenneth Hafertepe

Professor in Museum Studies

Kenneth_Hafertepe@baylor.edu
(254) 710-4349
Prof. Emily Clark

Lecturer in Museum Studies

Prof. Emily Clark

Lecturer in Museum Studies

Emily_R_Clark@baylor.edu
(254) 710-1188
Prof. Eric Ames

Adjunct Lecturer in Museum Studies Associate Director, Advancement, Exhibits & Community Engagement, Baylor University Libraries

Prof. Eric Ames

Adjunct Lecturer in Museum Studies Associate Director, Advancement, Exhibits & Community Engagement, Baylor University Libraries

Eric_Ames@baylor.edu
(254) 710-1576
Prof. Lesa Bush

Adjunct Lecturer in Museum Studies Associate Director, Mayborn Museum Complex

Prof. Lesa Bush

Adjunct Lecturer in Museum Studies Associate Director, Mayborn Museum Complex

Lesa_Bush@baylor.edu
(254) 710-1233
Dr. Trey Crumpton

Adjunct Lecturer in Museum Studies Manager of Visitor Experience, Mayborn Museum Complex

Dr. Trey Crumpton

Adjunct Lecturer in Museum Studies Manager of Visitor Experience, Mayborn Museum Complex

Trey_Crumpton@baylor.edu
(254) 710-1190
Prof. Paul Fisher

Adjunct Lecturer in Museum Studies Assistant Director, Archives Operations and Systems, The Texas Collection

Prof. Paul Fisher

Adjunct Lecturer in Museum Studies Assistant Director, Archives Operations and Systems, The Texas Collection

Paul_Fisher@baylor.edu
(254) 710-1268
Prof. Coleman Hampton

Adjunct Lecturer in Museum Studies Executive Director, Bell County Museum, Belton, Texas

Prof. Coleman Hampton

Adjunct Lecturer in Museum Studies Executive Director, Bell County Museum, Belton, Texas

(254) 710-1233
Prof. April Love

Adjunct Lecturer in Museum Studies Broader Impacts and Volunteer Engagement Manager, Mayborn Museum Complex

Prof. April Love

Adjunct Lecturer in Museum Studies Broader Impacts and Volunteer Engagement Manager, Mayborn Museum Complex

A_Love@baylor.edu
(254) 710-1217
Prof. Emily MacDonald

Adjunct Lecturer in Museum Studies Museum Engagement Manager, Mayborn Museum Complex

Prof. Emily MacDonald

Adjunct Lecturer in Museum Studies Museum Engagement Manager, Mayborn Museum Complex

Emily_MacDonald1@baylor.edu
(254) 710-7988
Prof. Rachael Nadeau Johnson

Adjunct Lecturer in Museum Studies Collections Manager, Dr Pepper Museum

Prof. Rachael Nadeau Johnson

Adjunct Lecturer in Museum Studies Collections Manager, Dr Pepper Museum

Rachael_Nadeau@baylor.edu
(254) 710-1233
Prof. Rebecca Tucker Nall

Adjunct Lecturer in Museum Studies Assistant Director of Exhibits, Communication, and Visitor Services, Mayborn Museum Complex

Prof. Rebecca Tucker Nall

Adjunct Lecturer in Museum Studies Assistant Director of Exhibits, Communication, and Visitor Services, Mayborn Museum Complex

Rebecca_Tucker@baylor.edu
(254) 710-7981
Prof. Katheryn Ricketts

Adjunct Lecturer in Museum Studies Education Coordinator, Bell County Museum, Belton, Texas

Prof. Katheryn Ricketts

Adjunct Lecturer in Museum Studies Education Coordinator, Bell County Museum, Belton, Texas

Katheryn_Ricketts@baylor.edu
(254) 710-1233
Prof. Erik Swanson

Adjunct Lecturer in Museum Studies Executive Director, Historic Waco

Prof. Erik Swanson

Adjunct Lecturer in Museum Studies Executive Director, Historic Waco

(254) 710-1233
Prof. Charlie Walter

Adjunct Lecturer in Museum Studies Director, Mayborn Museum Complex

Prof. Charlie Walter

Adjunct Lecturer in Museum Studies Director, Mayborn Museum Complex

Charles_Walter@baylor.edu
(254) 710-1233
Ms. Lisa Rieger

Administrative Associate

Ms. Lisa Rieger

Administrative Associate

Lisa_Rieger@baylor.edu
(254) 710-1233

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Waco, TX 76706

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      • Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum
      • Texas Sports Hall of Fame
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      • The Pearce Museum at Navarro College
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