University of Missouri

Collected Rules and Regulations

Facilities and Equipment Management

Chapter 110: Use of Facilities and Equipment

110.080 Naming of University Buildings, Locations and Other Major Facilities

Bd. Min. 4-19-69, p. 34,491; Amended Bd. Min. 9-11-87, Amended Bd. Min. 10-7-05, Amended Bd. Min. 7-21-06.

1. Buildings, Locations and Facilities Named for Individuals -- As a general rule, University buildings, locations, and major facilities shall bear distinctive names which reflect outstanding contributions in keeping with the nature and mission of the University. It is not intended that all buildings, locations, or major facilities should be named for an individual. In other than exceptional cases, buildings or major facilities named for an individual shall be restricted to academic, administrative, student living, student services building or major facilities. Support facilities such as power plant, etc., should be designated by function.
1. The naming of University buildings, major facilities and locations, such as arenas and stadiums, requires approval of the Board of Curators.
2. The University of Missouri shall name no more than one building, location, or major facility to honor an individual.
3. A plaque citing the distinctive service record of the honoree shall be fixed in the building.
4. Auditoriums, laboratories and other interior space in University buildings can be named for distinguished individuals by the University President.
    
2. Statues and Landmarks -- The placement, establishment or designation of statues and other landmarks on University property, as well as the naming thereof, requires approval of the Board of Curators.
    
3. Guidelines -- The following guidelines are suggested in selecting names for buildings, locations,  major facilities, statues or landmarks to honor an individual, with consideration given for his or her retirement or death.
   1. Faculty or staff members who have rendered distinctive service to the University.
   2. Graduates, former students or individuals such as Curators, etc., who have rendered distinctive service to the University.
   3. Persons dedicated to the purpose, nature and mission of the University, who have achieved outstanding distinction through civic, intellectual or artistic contributions to the development of the area, state, nation or to Missouri history.
   4. Persons who make or have made a substantial financial contribution toward the cost of the construction of the building or major facility or persons who have had a substantial contribution toward the cost of the construction of the building or major facility made in their behalf
      1. The proposed name should enhance the public reputation of the institution. If named for a donor, the name should be based on the eminence of the donor and the donor's relationship to the institution as well as the significance of the gift.
      2. In consultation with the Board of Curators, the University President shall establish the minimum contribution required.