CSUSB Facilities Naming Policy

For interpretation of this policy, please contact: Office of Vice President, University Advancement, at (909) 537-5004. 

Policy:
The policies and procedures on naming facilities, properties, and programs follow the policy authorized and updated by the California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees. This includes CSU Policy 15501. 00 (Naming of CSU Facilities and Properties) and Policy 15502. 00 (Naming of CSU Academic and Non-Academic Units), which set system-wide criteria, delegation of authority, and required approvals.

CSUSB Procedures:

1. Individuals, committees or organizations proposing the naming of a facility, property or program shall present a detailed written plan to the Vice President of University Advancement. The recommendation must succinctly state the reasons for the proposed name, the individual or group proposing the request, the extraordinary circumstances justifying the request, and provide complete biographical data on the individual(s) or entity being proposed for honor. Proposals should also indicate whether the naming is to recognize (a) a philanthropic gift that provides substantial benefit to the University; or (b) distinguished service, achievement, or other extraordinary contributions by the honoree.
2. The Vice President of University Advancement will prepare the request for the President to review. As part of this process, the Vice President and/or designee will conduct due diligence on the proposed name, including reputational review, alignment with university values. The Vice President will consult with Facilities Planning, Legal Counsel, and representatives of the campus community as appropriate and prepare the request for the President's Cabinet to review.
3. The President's Cabinet will make a recommendation on the naming with the President of the University having final approval. The President or his designee will then inform the individuals, committees or organizations of their decision. All consultation shall be confidential in consideration for the donor, the honoree, or their families.

Whenever the above procedures have been completed, and if deemed appropriate to advance the proposal, the President will submit the proposal to the CSU Vice Chancellor for University Advancement.

In accordance with CSU policy, the CSU Board of Trustees retains authority for naming major facilities, large outdoor areas, or programs of system-wide visibility. The Board may delegate minor naming authority to the Chancellor, who in turn may sub-delegate to campus Presidents. In those cases, in which the authority for naming has been sub-delegated to the campus President, steps one - three shall be followed prior to the rendering of a decision.

All approved namings will be documented in an official University inventory maintained by University Advancement, including honoree information, date of approval, and terms of the agreement. Naming shall normally endure for the useful life of the facility or program, after which the University reserves the right to review, renew, or reassign the name. The University also reserves the right to remove or change a name if circumstances arise that compromise the integrity or values of the institution.