The University shall develop rules to be used in recommending names to the Board. A Presidential Facilities Naming Committee, appointed by the President of the University, advises the President prior to the President's making recommendations to the Board of Trustees regarding the naming of facilities. The committee is chaired by the Vice President for Finance and Planning and is comprised of one representative from each vice presidential area, with the Finance and Planning representative appointed from the Facilities Services area. The President will appoint five additional members. Members serve two-year appointments, but may be reappointed for a maximum of three consecutive terms.
Members are re-eligible for service after one year off the committee.
University facilities may be given general names if, because of frequently changing or multiple functions, a functional name could be misleading, cumbersome, or inappropriate. In exceptional instances, a university facility may be named to honor an individual whose accomplishments or contributions have distinguished the University. No facility will be named after or dedicated in honor of any person employed by the University, State of Illinois, or an elected office holder until five years after termination of service. The Illinois State University Foundation Gift Naming Guidelines specify donation levels identified for various naming opportunities previously approved by the President. The renaming of a facility, removal or relocation of a dedication of a facility shall follow the same university policy and procedures for naming a new facility.