Administrative Policies

The University policy on naming of facilities and programs is as follows:

1. Buildings may be named after individuals, to designate the function of the building, or to commemorate historic or traditional identities. All academic buildings should also carry a functional designation if named after an individual.
2. Buildings, portions of buildings, or programs may be named after individuals who have made significant or meritorious contributions to the University. In the case of donors to the university, it is expected that a gift of 50% of the value of a building will entitle the donor to designate the name of that building subject to approval of the name by the Board. In no case will the privilege of naming a building be granted for a gift of less than 25% of the value of the building. Portions of buildings may be named for smaller gifts.
3. Portions of present buildings or present buildings still un-named may be named after individuals as stated in Item 2 above.
4. It is recognized that the final decision for the naming of any building or program rests with the Board of Trustees. The following mechanism would be followed in the naming process.

Recommendations for the naming of buildings, portions of buildings, or programs may be initiated by any group on the campus. A recommendation should be made in writing to the President of the University. If the President, upon the advice of the Council of Vice Presidents, feels there is any merit in the recommendation, the President shall appoint a study committee representing such groups as Alumni Association, the administration, the students, the faculty, and other friends of the University. This committee will make its recommendation to the President, who in turn will present that recommendation to the Board of Trustees.

Comments and suggestions about Administrative Policies are appreciated.
Administrative Policy contents comments to: Susan Lilly, SusanL@uca.edu