Ohio Administrative Code
Title 3356 - Youngstown State University
Chapter 3356-4 - University Property and Use of Equipment
Section 3356-4-04 - Naming of university facilities, colleges, and programs
Universal Citation: OH Admin Code 3356-4-04
Current through all regulations passed and filed through September 16, 2024
(A) Policy statement. The board of trustees authorizes the naming of university facilities, colleges and programs in recognition of outstanding service to the university, community, or nation, or for significant contributions to the university.
(B) Purpose. To establish standards and procedures for the naming of Youngstown state university facilities an academic programs.
(C) Definitions.
(1)
"Facilities." Buildings, rooms, interior spaces and
other portions within buildings, and all other areas owned, operated, or
controlled by the university.
(2)
"College." The
academic divisions of the university.
(3)
"Program."
Departments, institutes, centers, professorships, specific lecture series,
symposiums, and other entities associated with university
functions.
(D) Parameters.
(1)
Youngstown state university encourages donations or
gifts, whether from individuals, groups, organizations, or corporations
(hereinafter referred to as a "donor"), which enhance the university's ability
to meet its academic mission and the needs of the university
community.
(2)
Substantial gifts and contributions to the university,
the community, or the nation may be acknowledged by the naming or renaming of
university facilities, colleges, or programs where appropriate. The naming
acknowledgement may be in the name of the donor or as a memorial to a donor's
friend(s) or family member(s).
(3)
In the event that
a facility, college, or program cases to exist, is substantially altered or
replaced, the use of the existing name or the use of a new name will be subject
to the approval of the board of trustees. In cases where a corporation or
organization name is used, the number of years during which the name will be
used may be limited at the discretion of the board of trustees.
(4)
A building gifted
to the university may be named, where appropriate, for the donor or an
individual or group of the donor's choice.
(5)
Naming actions
shall not detract from the university's values, mission, or reputation, nor
shall any naming create a conflict of interest, or the appearance of a conflict
of interest, or confer special privileges.
(6)
Pledges for
naming should be paid in full with five years of the
commitment.
(7)
Information regarding named gift opportunities shall be
available through the office of the president of the university or the
Youngstown state university foundation ("YSU foundation").
(E) Procedures.
(1)
The presidents of the university and the YSU foundation
shall jointly establish appropriate stipulations, opportunities, and minimum
financial parameters applicable to naming opportunities which shall be subject
to approval by the university board of trustees.
(2)
The president of
the university, or the president of the YSU Foundation in consultation with the
president of the university, shall bring all naming or renaming actions to the
institutional engagement committee of the board of trustees.
(3)
The institutional
engagement committee shall forward its naming recommendations to the board of
trustees for action.
(4)
Once approved, the university president shall initiate
the action of naming or renaming any university facility, college, or
program.
Replaces: 3356-4-04
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