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This policy applies to all buildings. It also applies to other facilities, grounds and organizational units which the University wishes to dedicate in the name of an individual or group. For simplicity in this policy, all will be considered "buildings." Buildings designated by their general purpose or function are not subject to this policy.
3.1 Qualifications of Individuals or Groups
3.1.1 In general, individuals and groups for whom buildings are named must have made a significant contribution to the field of education, government, science or human betterment. To preserve the integrity of all buildings named at the University, this honor must be reserved for individuals of recognized accomplishment and character; no building may bear the name of an individual convicted of a felony. In naming a building, facility or organizational unit, special consideration shall be given to:
A. The historical significance of the contribution of the individual or group to the University;
B. The association of the individual or group with the unit being named;
C. Any financial contribution of the individual or group to the University;
D. State, regional, national or international recognition of the individual's or group's contributions and achievements.
3.1.2 A given surname may be assigned to only one building at Tech. No building shall be named for a current employee.
3.2 Selection of Individual or Group
3.2.1 The President shall charge an ad-hoc committee to consider and make recommendations to him/her for the naming of a specific building, facility or organizational unit. The committee shall be comprised of one student, two faculty and two administrative representatives, as a minimum; other representatives of the University community may serve on the committee, as deemed appropriate by the President. The President shall appoint the chairperson of the committee.
3.2.2 The committee shall consider all suggested namings which satisfy the criteria cited above. Any individual or group associated with the University may suggest a name for consideration by the committee.
3.2.3 The committee shall submit a report to the President, which includes a recommendation for naming, documentation of all suggestions considered and justification of its recommendation.
3.2.4 The President shall submit his/her recommendation, along with the committee's report and any additional supporting information deemed appropriate, to the Board through the Chancellor.
3.2.5 No publicity shall be given the recommendation for naming until it is considered by the Board.
3.3 Dedication Ceremony and Plaque
3.3.1 Upon approval on the naming by the Board, an appropriate dedication ceremony may be planned and conducted. A dedication plaque or comparable marking may be erected at that ceremony. All building plaques must comply with TBR guidelines adopted pursuant to the TBR policy and State Building Commission policy on building plaques. The plaque may be separate from the plaque required by state regulations. In addition to the individual or group for whom the building is named, the plaque should identify the President, the Chancellor and the Chairman of the Board at the time the naming was approved.