• Reflect natural, historical, or geographic features relevant to KSU or its mission;
• Align with the traditions, culture, and values of KSU; or
• Honor an individual, family, or organization for exceptional philanthropic support or distinguished contributions.

Gift Naming Opportunities:

• When naming is associated with a financial contribution, the opportunity must be tied to a significant philanthropic gift that supports the missions and priorities of KSU.
• The Vice President of Institutional Advancement & External Relations will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a schedule of suggested gift levels for various naming opportunities. This schedule will be reviewed periodically by the University Naming Committee and serve as a guideline. Final gift requirements are subject to approval as part of the overall naming proposal submitted to the Board of Regents.
• Gift agreements for named spaces or programs should be documented in writing and outline the terms of the gift and the naming.

Honorific Naming Opportunities:

• These may be considered for individuals (living or deceased) who have made extraordinary contributions to KSU, the Commonwealth, or the public good, demonstrating lasting and exceptional impact. Honorees may include:
• oIndividuals with a record of academic distinction and national or international reputation who strengthened KSU's academic profile.
• oAdministrators who provided distinguished leadership and service with measurable, long-term impact on institutional success.
• oPublic or private citizens whose actions significantly advanced the mission or well-being of KSU or the communities it serves.
• Naming proposals for individuals based on KSU service or public office may not normally be submitted until two (2) years after retirement or separation from KSU or elected/appointed public office, or two (2) years after the individual's death if they had not retired or separated prior to death. Exceptions require compelling justification and Presidential recommendation to the Board.
• Generally, only one (1) major facility or academic entity will be named in honor of a given individual to maintain the uniqueness of the recognition, though other forms of recognition may be appropriate.

Restrictions:

• No naming opportunity under this policy will be approved if it conflicts with KSU's core values, mission, or reputation, or if it would strongly imply endorsement of partisan political or sectarian activities.