Museum Studies | Faculty
MEET OUR FACULTY
The Museum Studies Program is led by experienced educators, scholars, and museum professionals dedicated to preparing the next generation of cultural leaders.
Dr. Haitham Eid
Director/Professor
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Building, Room 215
504-286-5010
heid@suno.edu
Expertise: Museum innovation, digital transformation, social entrepreneurship in museums, equity and social justice in museums, cultural heritage management, and global museum practices.
Courses: Collections Management, Museum Education, Exhibition Design, International Museums and Cultures, Independent Study, Internship in Museum Work, Master’s Thesis
Selected Publications:
Eid, H. (2023). Advancing Digital Equity and Activism in Museums: Themes, Challenges, and Recommendations, The National Endowment for the Humanities.
Eid, H. (2022). Mind the Gap. The Museum Magazine, The American Alliance of Museums.
Eid, H. & Forstrom, M. (2021). Museum Innovation: Building More Equitable, Relevant and Impactful Museums. London & New York: Routledge
Eid, H. (2019). Museum Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship: A New Model for a Challenging Era. London & New York: Routledge
Eid, H. (2021). Experimental Innovation in Museums: Encouraging Creativity, Building Confidence and Creating Social Value. In M. Achiam, K. Drotner & M. Haldrup, Experimental Museology: Institutions. Representations. Users. London & New York: Routledge
Eid, H. (2017). The Intersection Between Social Innovation, Museums and Digital. In G. Farnell, The Museum Blog Book. London: Museums Etc.
Dr. Sara Hollis
Doctor of Arts, Professor
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Building, Room 212
504-284-5511
shollis@suno.edu
Expertise: African Art, African American Art, World Art, art museum practices
Courses: World Art History, Topical Studies in African Art, History of Art of the African Diaspora, Internship in Museum Works, and Master’s Project
Ms. Cynthia Ramirez
Professor of Fine Art (Adjunct)
Email: cramirez@suno.edu
Phone: (504) 286-5207
Full CV
Expertise: Museums and communities, contemporary art museum practices, children's museums, museum education, artists
Courses: Intro to Museology, Museums and Communities, Museum Curatorship
Ms. Erika Witt
SUNO Museum of Art Director (Adjunct)
Email: ewitt@suno.edu
Phone: (504) 284-5446
Full CV
Expertise: African art, museum exhibition and curatorship, museum management
Courses: Intro to Museology, Museum Curatorship, Museum Governance and Administration
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