The purpose of this policy is to define how Kentucky State University manages and approves proposals for the naming or renaming of a University building, space, program, or position in honor of a donor, individual, organization or entity.

This policy applies to Kentucky State University (the University), the President, Senior Officers, and to any member of the Kentucky State University community who engages in management or approval of proposals for the naming or renaming of University buildings, exterior and interior spaces, programs, and positions.

The University may acknowledge gifts and/or honor an individual or organization by naming a building, space, program, or position. Naming is one of the ways in which the University acknowledges the generosity of donors and honors those whose service to or affiliation with Kentucky State enhances the University. It is the responsibility of the President and Kentucky State University to nurture, preserve, and protect that legacy.

In considering proposals to name a building, space, program or position, the President and the University shall exercise judgment with regard to the individual or entity the proposal is intended to honor. In general, the President and the Board of Regents, or those to whom authority to approve naming proposals is delegated, will not approve proposals for naming where, in their judgment, doing so: is not aligned with the University’s mission of education, research and community engagement; compromises the academic freedom of the university community; and/or being associated with the proposed name could inflict damage on the University’s reputation, standing or integrity or be contrary to university values.

Proposals for the naming of a University building or space associated with a gift must be submitted to the Office of Institutional Advancement. The proposal must include a description of the building or space to be named, its current use and any relevant information regarding the history of the facility, together with a description of the name proposed and its significance to the University, including the amount of the gift and the identity of the donor(s).