Policy Statement on the Naming of New Buildings
With respect to new buildings in the priority listing of University needs, we will continue the
existing policy of naming the building for the donor when the donor's gift provides at least half
of the private cost of the new building. We should attempt to secure from the naming donor an
endowment for maintenance of the building, although this is not required for the naming.
The Executive Committee [of the Board of Trustees], as in similar instances, would retain the
flexibility to negotiate individual cases where the best interests of the University are served by
some alternative arrangement.
(Revised 5/20/84)
Policy Statement on the Naming of Existing University Buildings
Existing buildings as yet unnamed are available to be named for a donor under each of the
following situations:
- In cases of major renovations which extend throughout an existing building, the building
can be named for the donor provided that the donor's gift covers at least one-half of the cost of
the major renovation and maintenance. It is not possible to spell out precisely what constitutes a
major renovation, but this is a matter that can be resolved in individual cases.
- Existing unnamed buildings may be named for donors in cases where substantial gifts are
made by donors to endow programs carried on within those buildings. Again, it is not possible to
spell out precise guidelines as to the meaning of "substantial," but individual cases can be readily
resolved.
It is further recognized that many gifts toward renovation or programs might suitably result in a
portion of a building being named for the donor--that is, a lecture room a classroom, a library
area.
(Revised 5/20/84)
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