ADV 000 - Naming Opportunities
Purpose
To identify the criteria and process for naming CWI Facilities and Programs.
Scope
Applies to all CWI Facilities and Programs.
Definition
Building: Refers to any stand-alone physical structure that contains internal spaces and rooms.
Location: Refers to campus locations, i.e., Nampa Campus, Boise Campus, Canyon County Campus, etc.
Spaces: Refers to exterior spaces, including gardens, streets, athletic fields/courts/arenas, or other physical improvements or natural features of the campus, as well as interior rooms, classrooms, laboratories, lobbies, hallways, and all other areas located within buildings or structures.
Program: Refers to an administrative unit, school, department, center, institute, or other non-physical function of the College.
Position: Refers to a position title, including but not limited to Dean, Chair, Professor, and other titles held by faculty and campus officials.
Donor: Refers to a person, including a person’s estate, or entity that is seeking to make a gift to the College.
Honoree: Refers to a person or entity for whom or for which a facility, program, or faculty position is proposed to be named.
Policy
The College of Western Idaho Board of Trustees approves naming rights for all College Buildings and Locations, upon recommendation by the College President. All other naming opportunities will be approved by the President. The Vice President of Advancement may approve named scholarships.
College Buildings, Locations, Spaces, Positions and/or Programs may be named in memory or in honor of individuals, businesses, or organizations that have made significant and lasting contributions to CWI. These contributions may be in the form of distinguished leadership and/or service, or substantial financial support to the College. Individuals currently holding elected or appointed public office or who are currently employed at CWI are not eligible for naming opportunities.
Guidelines
This Policy shall be implemented through the procedures established by the Vice President for Advancement, which shall include procedures to propose an honoree and the criteria for honoree eligibility.
DURATION
The naming of buildings, locations, spaces, positions, and programs in honor of individuals or organizations is generally expected to last the lifetime of the facility, space, position, or program. However, naming’s in honor of organizations or corporations where the logo is displayed as part of the signage shall not exceed twenty (20) years.
NAME REMOVAL OR MODIFICATION
The College may revoke or modify naming recognition if any of the following conditions occur:
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- The pledge obligation is unfulfilled and/or written off (if partial funding was received that is sufficient for an alternate naming opportunity, the terms of this policy shall govern any renegotiation for suitable naming recognition).
- CWI determines, in their opinion, particular acts and circumstances warrant such action or if there has been a breach of the formal contractual agreement. Any legal impropriety or other act which brings dishonor to the College on the part of the donor or honoree may result in the naming being revoked by the College.
- A change in family or organizational circumstances cause the donor or other affected individual(s)/organization(s) to request a name change or revocation.
If name removal or modification is necessary, the Vice President for Advancement will forward the request for removal to the original approving authority. The donor or honoree shall have a limited right to submit an informal, written appeal regarding the withdrawal of the naming privilege.
If a donor or honoree requests a change to the name of a facility or program, the request will be considered by the original approving authority. Costs will be incurred by the requesting party.
SIGNAGE
When the President or Board of Trustees approves a naming opportunity, the corresponding donor signage plan should be consistent with the signage policy established for signage throughout the building as well as coordinated with the college signage policy.