Student Handbook 2010 2011 - School of the Museum of Fine Arts

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obtain discounts. The MFA cafeteria is also available to students and offers a 25 percent discount with
student ID. See Student Affairs for issues related to the food service.
MFA Education Department
Students have access to public programs at the Museum at special rates through the MFA’s Education
Department. A valid School ID must be presented to obtain privileges. Events include films, lectures,
performances, and concerts. Tickets may be purchased in advance to guarantee admission. If seats are
available at the time of the event, admission is free (this does not apply to film events).
MFA Morse Study Room
The Morse Study Room is part of the department of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs, and is only for
viewing works on paper. The collection houses all of the European and American prints, drawings,
watercolors, posters, artist’s books, etc. (Asian prints, Islamic miniatures and such are in the Art of Asia.)
Students can make an appointment for the study room by calling Patrick Murphy at 617-369-3112.
President’s Office (x3581)
The President of the School is responsible for long-range planning and oversight of the administration and
a range of issues that support the well being of students and faculty. Student input is valued and
welcome. Together with the faculty and staff, the President seeks to ensure that the Museum School
fosters the individual creativity and development of each student.
The President’s Office oversees and supervises the School’s efforts to enhance endowment for
scholarship, program support, and other resource-acquisition activities. It is the primary liaison to the
School’s Board of Governors and the director of the Museum. The President’s Office also organizes
commencement ceremonies.
Protective Services (x3508 or in emergencies dial x3213)
The Protective Services Department of the MFA has oversight for safety and security-related issues at the
MFA and SMFA. Security Officers who staff the front desk are part of the Protective Services Department.
Security, safety, or staffing concerns can be directed to the Student Affairs Office, which works closely
with Protective Services and advocates student issues when appropriate.
Provost (x3581)
As both the School’s chief academic officer and chief operations and planning officer, the provost works
closely with the dean of faculty in support and development of the academic and studio program. The
provost coordinates the work of other senior administrators to assure that activities across all School
areas are focused and organized in support of faculty and students and the School’s studio and academic
programs. The provost reports to the dean of the School and supervises directly the associate provost, the
dean of faculty, and the Development Office.
Registrar’s Office (x3621)
The Registrar’s Office is responsible for student records and student information. It stores all student
records and Review Board folders, manages student registration for studio classes, and responds to
student requests for transcripts, enrollment verifications, and status changes (i.e., changing from a parttime
to full-time student or vice versa).
Specific functions or duties performed by the office include the following
° Course registration, add/drop, and withdrawal
° Enrollment in or withdrawal from art history and academic courses
° Address changes
° Administration of Review Boards