Background
Motion
Subject: ? Named Recognition of Buildings, Academic Endowments and ?
Academic Units Policy?
3.0 ? Pre-Approval of Fundraising/Named Recognition
4.1 ? Named Recognition of Campus Facilities
4.2 ? Named Recognition of Chairs and Professorships
4.3 ? Named Recognition of Academic Units

SIMON FRASER

S.05-3

UNIVERSITY

Cathy Daminato

8888 University Drive

Vice President Advancement

Burnaby, British Columbia

Canada V5A 1S6

Tel: 604/291.5302

Fax: 604/291.4958

E-mail: cathy_daminato@sfu.ca

TO:

Michael Stevenson, President and Vice-Chancellor

FROM:

Cathy Daminato, Vice President, Advancement

DATE: ?

December 1, 2004

SUBJECT:

Named Recognition of Buildings, Academic Endowments and Academic Units

Policy

Background

The Named Recognition of Buildings, Academic Endowments and Academic Units

Policy was drafted to:

• establish protocol for the approval of permanent named recognition;

• promote consistency in the tributes paid by the University to its supporters;

and

provide guidelines for those involved in discussions with donors and

potential honourees.

The draft policy was reviewed by the President and Vice-Presidents (draft policy

approved for consultation, September 13, 2004) and circulated to the University

community for comments and suggestions (October 5 to November 1, 2004). Minor

editorial changes to the draft policy were made in response to comments received.

The following motion is therefore being forwarded to the Senate and the Board of

Governors for approval.

Motion

"that Senate approve, and recommend to the Board of Governors, the Named

Recognition of Buildings, Academic Endowments and Academic Units Policy,

GP35."

and recommend approval

S ?

Miciael Stevenson

President and Vice-Chancellor

HELPING MAKE YOUR DREAMS FOR SFU COME TRUE

Draft

Subject: ?

Named Recognition of Buildings, Academic Endowments and

Academic Units Policy?

GP35

1.0 ?

Purpose

This policy governs the granting of named recognition for individuals and/or

organizations whose accomplishments or generosity advance the mission of the

University and contribute to its growth and reputation. Named recognition may be

offered for the naming of campus buildings or facilities, academic endowments,

and academic units including, but not limited to, faculties, schools, libraries,

programs, centres and institutes.

2.0 ?

Policy

2.1 ?

Capital projects and academic programming (including the establishment

of specially funded chairs and professorships) will continue to be based on

established academic and other operational criteria and approved in

• ? keeping with the University's established practices and academic mission.

2.2 ?

Permanent named recognition may be offered for a gift received or for

exemplary service. In the event of changed circumstances, e.g. when a

facility or program no longer exists, the University reserves the right to

terminate or alter the named recognition, in consultation with the donor or

honouree, where possible.

2.3 ?

Limited term named recognition of a building, part of a building, or

academic unit may be offered for a gift received. At the expiration of the

term, the donor will be given the first opportunity to extend the named

recognition upon such terms and conditions as may be agreed between the

donor and the University.

2.4 ?

Facilities or activities supported by gifts may be named after a donor, or a

third party at the wish of a donor, provided that the donation represents a

significant part of the cost or is regarded as central to the completion of

the facility or activity. Where a third party is involved, the written

agreement of that third party is required. Minimum funding requirements

in each category will be set by the appropriate Vice-President in

consultation with Vice-President, Advancement, and approved by the

President.

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2.5 Only in exceptional circumstances will facilities or activities be named to

honour outstanding service of faculty or staff while they are employed at

the University.

2.6 ?

Named recognition will be revoked if, in the opinion of the Board of

Governors, subsequent circumstances respecting the donor or honouree

contradict the mission, ethics and/or values of the University or bring its

reputation into disrepute.

2.7 ?

All new names shall be filed with the Secretary to the Board of Governors

and the Director of Campus Planning and Development. The President's

Office, or designate, shall be responsible for informing the University

community of such new names.

3.0 ?

Pre-Approval of Fundraising/Named Recognition

All fundraising inquiries, campaigns and proposals to the private sector (individuals,

corporations, foundations and organizations) offering named recognition, are to be

discussed and approved by the Vice-President Advancement, or his/her designate

following consultation with the President, Vice-Presidents and Deans in accordance with

Policy GP 3, Donations.

4.0 ?

Approvals

4.1 ?

Named Recognition of Campus Facilities

(a)

Board of Governors approval is required for named recognition of buildings,

complexes of buildings, roads, walkways, playing fields, parks, gardens etc.

upon recommendation from the President.

(b)

Presidential approval is required for named recognition of facilities that are

part of the University's inside space including rooms, laboratories, lounges,

recreational courts, etc. upon the recommendation of the Vice-President who

has responsibility for the use or functional purpose of the facility, together

with the Vice-President, Advancement and the appropriate Dean where an

academic area is involved.

4.2 ?

Named Recognition of Chairs and Professorships

Presidential approval together with the approval of the Dean, Vice-President,

Academic, and Vice-President, Advancement in consultation with the Senate

Committee on University Honours (SCUH) and Senate is required for the naming

of Chairs and Professorships established in accordance with Policy A 10.06,

Appointment of Specially Funded University Chairs, University.

Professors and

Research Fellows, and Policy A 10.03, Endowments for Academic Appointments.

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4.3 ?

Named Recognition of Academic Units

(a)

Board of Governors approval is required for named recognition of academic

units.

(b)

Proposals for the naming of academic units are to be made to the Board of

Governors by the President, on the advice of the Vice-President, Academic, the

Vice-President Advancement, the Dean of the Faculty involved, SCUH and

Senate.

(c)

The Vice-President, Academic and Dean of the Faculty shall consult with the

members of the academic unit involved to ensure the majority are in support

of the naming.

(d)

Every effort shall be taken to ensure the proposed name is compatible with the

broader purposes of the University.

(e)

Academic units may be named for a donor under the condition that the donor

will have no influence over decisions or the decision-making processes

associated with the teaching, research or service elements of the unit in

question.

5.0 ?

Definitions

Academic Unit - an academic unit includes but is not limited to faculties, schools,

libraries, programs, centres, departments and institutes.

Facilities - facilities includes but is not limited to buildings, complexes of buildings,

rooms, laboratories, lounges, recreational areas, roads, walkways, playing fields, parks

and gardens.

Named Recognition - the naming of academic units, activities and facilities in

recognition of individuals or organizations whose accomplishments or generosity

advance the mission of the University and contribute to its growth and reputation.

SCUH - Senate Committee on University Honours.

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October 5, 2004