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1.57 Policy on Naming of Campus Facilities, Rooms & Programs

Procedural Guidelines

When it appears that a contribution to the University will result in a request to name a building, portion of a building or University program for a donor or individual, the VPUA should be notified. A profile of the donor and of the honoree, the area of interest with any proposed stipulations, and information on how the gift will be paid should be provided.

The VPUA will discuss the potential naming with the President, who will submit the naming request to the Building and Grounds Committee. Should a potential naming directly involve an academic department or program, the VPUA will consult with the VPAA, who will consult with the faculty involved prior to the potential naming being submitted to the President, and with the President's approval, to the Building and Grounds Committee.

The Building and Grounds Committee will consider the naming request and make a recommendation to the full Board of Curators for action on the request. The Board of Curators has the authority for naming (re renaming) buildings, components of buildings, open spaces, other physical facilities, and programs of the University.

An acceptable written statement of intent from the donor must be made prior to the Board of Curators being asked to approve the naming.

General Guidelines

Buildings, rooms and facilities may be named for:

A. A corporation, individual or individuals deserving special recognition for a significant and substantial financial contribution toward the construction of the

 

  • The official name of a facility names for an individual shall include the full name of the individual for whom it is names.
  • A room or special use facility may be given a name suggestive of the general purpose for which the room or facility will be used.
  • Name only shall be assigned to a single purpose building. Multi-wing buildings and buildings clearly designed and divided for major separate disciplines or purposes may be given a distinct name for each wing or division.
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facility which otherwise would not be available.

B. A former faculty member or administrator who has given outstanding service to the University and/or has made noteworthy contributions m his/her profession or area.

C. An Alumnus or former student who has given outstanding service to the University and/or has made noteworthy contributions in his/her profession or area.

D. A former member of the Board of Curators who has distinguished and outstanding service to the University.

E. Any individual who has received national or international recognition/distinction in a service or profession related to the use and purpose of the facility.

F. Classroom facilities, administration facilities, and residence facilities shall use the term "Hall" in the name. Other facilities shall use "Building" in the name unless the facility is one that in common practice has a particular designation (library, chapel, for example).

G. Any other naming opportunity not specifically stated in this policy will be submitted to the Office of University Advancement for proper evaluation and submission.

Procedural Guidelines

In order for a building, facility, monument or program to be named based upon a contribution, the following will normally be met:

The gift must be in irrevocable form (e.g.: trust, contract for will, or to be paid over a period no longer than five (5) years based upon a signed commitment and binding on the donor's estate). A deferred gift is not normally acceptable for a facility where construction is dependent on the gift.The amount of the gift will comply with the guideline established for naming particular facilities.

    1. The donor for whom the name is assigned has some reasonable connection to the University.
    2. Unless the gift is required to construct the facility to be named, consideration should be given to using the gift corpus to establish an unrestricted endowment. This endowment may carry the name of the donor.
    3. If a department or program is to be named, a restricted endowment supporting that department or program will be established.

    Suggested Levels of Contributions

    The following amounts are suggested to establish a naming opportunity for a University building, facility, monument or program. ln general, the Board of Curators reserves the right to change the amounts below or to use a combination of gifts and service as criteria for naming. The University also reserves the right to recommend to the Board of Curators a change in the amounts below with the acceptable written justification.

  1. Facility

    Minimum Contribution

    New Buildings (private funds)

    20% to 50% of cost (50% of bldg. cost recommended)

    Major University Programs

    $750,000

    Additions to Existing Buildings

    $500,000

    Department

    $500,000

    Main Quad

    $500,000

    Institutes / Program Centers

    $150,000

    Major Components of facilities (major lecture halls, meeting rooms, lobby and

    reception areas)

    $100,000

    Office Suites, conference rooms (depending on scale)

    $ 50,000

    Individual classrooms, faculty offices,

    study rooms

    $ 30,000 and up depending on size

    Student program offices

    $ 25,000

    Residence Hall rooms

    $ 25,000

    Renovation of Selected Campus Facilities

    To be determined

The amount required to name a University building shall be set at the same time the Board of Curators formally approves construction. The Curators shall take into account the percentage of the total estimated cost. Guidelines should reflect approximately 20% to 50% of the total cost for new buildings and at least 10% for additions. The suggested levels shall be reviewed periodically by the Board of Curators.

NOTES:

The term "Facilities" includes buildings, rooms, interior spaces, streets (including landscape material and associated exterior furnishings), courts, monuments, athletic fields, open spaces, forests, and all other areas owned, operated, and controlled by the University.

The term "program" includes colleges, departments, institutes, centers, and other units associated with University functions.

Endowments and Scholarships

An endowed gift is one in which the original principal is never invaded; the gift exists in perpetuity. Endowments are generally funded within five (5) years of the initial contribution. Income paid out of the fund is distributed annually according to approved policies. There is no minimum limit for gifts to already existing endowments, but the minimum amount for establishing an endowed fund is $10,000. The following table lists the minimum requirements for establishing new endowments.

Scholarships/Fellowships (restricted): Support to outstanding students based on exceptional academic achievement without regard to financial need.

$10,000- $25,000

Endowed Scholarships/Fellowships (unrestricted)

$15,000

Annual Academic Scholarships

$5,000 annually

Research Awards: Support to students to pursue research awards

$20,000

Faculty Support

Minimum Contribution

Distinguished/Full Professorship

$1,000,000

Associate Professorship

$500,000

Assistant Professorship

$250,000

Visiting Professorship: Support for bringing outstanding visitors to teach, do research and

be available as resources for the entire University community

$200,000

NOTES:

The term "Facilities" includes buildings, rooms, interior spaces, streets (including landscape material and associated exterior furnishings), courts, monuments, athletic fields, open spaces, forest's, and all other areas owned, operated, and controlled by the University.

The term "program" includes colleges, departments, institutes, centers, and other units associated with University functions.

Effective Date

Approved by Board of Curators: January 15, 2026