KSU will not typically name facilities or programs for current employees, elected officials, or sitting members of the Board of Regents under this policy, except under extraordinary circumstances as recommended by the President and approved by the Board.
Revocation of Naming Recognition:
KSU reserves the right for the Board of Regents to revoke any approved naming recognition covered by this policy if the individual or entity for whom the naming was granted is found to have engaged in conduct that is inconsistent with KSU's values or that may bring disrepute to the institution. Such action may be taken at any time, and the Board of Regents shall retain sole discretion in determining whether removal of the name is warranted.
Concerns regarding the appropriateness of an existing naming may be brought to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement & External Relations, who will consult with the President. The President, after review (which may include consultation with the University Naming Committee) may recommend a review by the Board of Regents.
Duration of Naming:
For gift namings, unless otherwise specified in the gift agreement or naming resolution by the Board of Regents, namings of facilities and programs are generally intended for the useful life of the facility or the duration of the program. Endowed positions and scholarships are typically named in perpetuity, consistent with the terms of the endowment.
Honorific namings are generally for the life of the facility or program.
Cessation of Use or Demolition of Named Facilities/Programs:
If a named facility is demolished, significantly renovated, or ceases to be used for its intended purpose, or if a named program is discontinued, KSU, through the Office of Institutional Advancement & External Relations, will make a good-faith effort to consult with the original donor or honoree (or their representatives, if applicable and known) to determine an appropriate alternative recognition, if feasible, desired, or consistent with KSU policies. The final decision on any alternative recognition rests with the Board of Regents.
KSU Thorobreds Foundation:
KSU will work collaboratively with the KSU Thorobreds Foundation, Inc., its official 501(c)(3) partner foundation on philanthropic naming opportunities covered by this policy. Naming rights proposed or extended by the Foundation must align with this policy—or another KSU Board-approved policy—and be approved through Board-approved processes, culminating in Board of Regents approval.
REFERENCES AND RELATED MATERIALS:
KRS Chapter 45A
KSU Gift Acceptance Policy
KSU External Fundraising Policy
KSU Purchasing Policies and Procedures