I. Definitions

A. For purposes of naming Central Piedmont Community College facilities, "facilities" are defined as campuses, buildings, areas or rooms within buildings, streets, courts, athletic fields, etc.

B. For purposes of naming Central Piedmont Community College programs, "programs" are defined as credit or non-credit curricula, administrative units, or the cultural or civic activities of the College.

C. For purposes of naming Central Piedmont Community College positions, "positions" are defined as faculty or staff titles. Positions may include endowed chairs.

D. For purposes of naming Central Piedmont Community College facilities, positions, or programs, "permanent" is defined as for the life or existence of the named facilities, positions, or programs, absent any exceptional circumstances.

II. Policy

The Board of Trustees has the final responsibility for the permanent naming of any facility, position, or program at Central Piedmont Community College for a person or entity.

III. Regulations

A. The final responsibility for naming any facility, position, or program at Central Piedmont Community College for a person or entity rests with the Board of Trustees and must follow established administrative procedures.  The Central Piedmont Community College and the CPCC Foundation Donor Recognition Programs guidelines have been designed for use in naming opportunities in recognition of financial gifts to the College or the CPCC Foundation.  However, the Board of Trustees shall consider all relevant circumstances and it reserves the right to determine naming rights on a  case-by-case basis regardless of these guidelines.

B. The naming of any facility, position, or program of Central Piedmont Community College for a person or entity must be approved by a two-thirds majority of the Board of Trustees.

C. The College Cabinet is empowered to name facilities, positions, and programs which describe function or other utilitarian purposes.

D. An acceptable purpose for naming facilities, positions, or programs for persons or entities is to honor living or deceased persons who meet one or more of the following criteria:

1. A former Board of Trustees or CPCC Foundation member who has made an outstanding contribution.

2. A former employee who has made an outstanding contribution.

3. A citizen or entity who has made a substantial monetary or personal service contribution.

E. Absent exceptional circumstances, if the request is to honor a deceased individual, the request must not be submitted for at least one year, following death.

F. Absent exceptional circumstances, if the request is to honor a living person, that individual may not be an employee or trustee or in any type of College service at the time of consideration. If the request is to honor a former employee or trustee, the request must not be submitted for one year following College service.

IV. Procedures

A. Individuals or groups inside or outside the College, including the CPCC Foundation, may initiate a request to name a facility, position, or program of the College.

B. All requests will include the following:

1. A rationale for requesting the naming of the facility, position, or program. Such rationale must include evidence for a broad base of support for the naming of the facility, position, or program.

2. If appropriate, a biography of the person for whom the facility, position, or program is to be named.

C. Proposals for the naming of any facility, position, or program must be directed to the Office of the President.

D. The permanent naming of any facility, position, or program for a person or entity must be formally approved by the College's Board of Trustees and meet the policy conditions established by the Board. The President will submit the request to name a campus, facility, position, or program for an individual or entity to the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees. If approved by the Executive Committee, the proposal will be submitted to the entire Board for final action.

Approved by Cabinet 1/97; changes approved by the Board of Trustees 11/4/05; 5-2-07

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