In addition to the naming of buildings and other physical facilities, the Board of Trustees considers the naming of major academic units to be one of the most significant honors that can be bestowed by Auburn University. In order to preserve the integrity of this considerable award, it is the policy of the board of Trustees that in recognition of meritorious service to the University, other significant personal and professional contributions, as well as substantial financial commitment a University department, school, or college may be named in honor of individuals or organizations. Such gifts may be used to provide support for the instruction, research and outreach programs for the respective academic unit, including related physical facilities, equipment, and staff. The following guidelines shall prevail:

          1 . Naming of a College: A minimum gift or commitment of $10 million is required to name an Auburn University College.
          2. Naming of a School: A minimum gift or commitment of $5 million is required to name an Auburn University School.
          3. Naming of a Department: A minimum gift or commitment of $3 million is required to name an Auburn University Department.

          Requests for the naming of departments, schools, and colleges shall be submitted to the President, who will forward supporting documentation to the Board of Trustees for consideration. A positive vote of three-fourths of the members present of the Board of Trustees, by written ballot in Open Session, is required to name a department, school, or college. In all cases, only the board of Trustees has the authority to name departments, schools, and colleges.

ADOPTED: _ 6/7/99_
REVISED: _ 9/16/05_

Minimum Levels:  Revised  By the Board of Trustees on November 10, 2006

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