The University has a long-standing tradition of naming University properties, academic and non-academic programs, outdoor spaces (e.g., a bench or plaza), to honor persons or entities that have made important contributions to enable the teaching, research, and public service mission of the University. All naming must be consistent with the University's role as a public trust. Accordingly, all naming proposals will be reviewed and approved in accordance with the University of California's Policy on Naming University Properties, Academic and Non-Academic Programs and Facilities ("UC Naming Policy"), with these UC Berkeley Principles for Naming, and with related University policies.
Overview of Process for Proposing an Honorific Naming:
- Proposer email request to spaceplanning@berkeley.edu to request a consultation with the Space Planning Team.
- Proposer submits, in collaboration with the Space Planning Team, a proposal to SACI, which will dliberate and make a recommendation to the Chancellor.
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Please note that the Chair of SACI may elect to convene a subcommittee
Principles for Naming of Facilities
Honorific names are reviewed by the Space Assignments and Capital Improvements Committee (SACI). Naming a University property, program or facility is a significant honor. To ensure compliance with this principle and the guidelines set forth in the UC Naming Policy as well as to ensure broad consultation from a wide campus perspective, SACI will review all names proposed for properties, academic and non-academic programs as well as facilities, not involving a gift, and will recommend action to the Chancellor.
With regard to naming un-named buildings, whether newly constructed or recently un-named, the Vice Provost for Academic Planning may elect to convene a sub-committee of SACI to solicit honorific naming proposals from the campus community. This subcommittee (if chartered) or SACI will review all proposals, contemplate, and recommend a prioritized list of honorific names to SACI. SACI will review the prioritized list and submit a final recommendation to the Chancellor. The Chancellor is responsible for the final decision, and must request and receive approval from the UC President before implementing the decision. Please visit this page for an explanation of the process for un-named buildings.
Philanthropic Namings
Properties, facilities and programs may also be named for or by a donor or entity when a contribution makes significant additions and changes to University facilities or operations. The University will use the same criteria for assessing the naming opportunity as outlined in the UC Naming Policy. University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR), in coordination with Campus counsel and a campus advisory committee, create and review draft language for gift agreements that includes a proposed naming of a University property, academic and non-academic program, and/or facility in recognition of the gift. UDAR will submit these naming recommendations to the Chancellor for review and approval.