Lake Superior State University may, on occasion, recognize the contributions or service of a friend, alumnus, faculty or staff member by naming a campus space or service in their honor. The reasons for such recognition may be many, including developing and maintaining a sense of tradition and history and/or cultivation of relationships beneficial to the University.

It shall be the practice of Lake Superior State University to measure proposed honorary naming opportunities using the following criteria:

• Significant contributions to the life of the University as a faculty, administrator, staff or friend; and/or

• Significant and relevant financial or gift-in-kind contributions to the University; and/or

• Length of service to the institution; and/or

• Special consideration for instances where the above criteria do not apply.

An ad hoc committee of faculty, staff and administration should review the University's history for obvious gaps in such honors and opportunities, and identify appropriate locations for such honors. Justification for each honorary naming decision would be reviewed by the cabinet prior to submission to the development committee of the LSSU Board of Trustees.

This, or another group, should establish internal procedures for appropriate research of the individuals to be honored.

The committee would consider significant contributions of service as defined by:

• Minimum years of service (20 years)
• Emeritus status
• Role in developing or expanding an academic program or service
• Other considerations and circumstances warranting recognition

Members of this committee may vary depending on the consideration to include appropriate faculty or staff.

A file for future reference will be maintained in one of the advancement offices. The Foundation, Public Relations or President's Office should coordinate the committee.

These procedures will be evaluated and revised as needed.

Recent naming examples: (not all inclusive)

Gil Gleason Museum - much of what is in the museum came from him and his family. Additionally, Gil was one of the early faculty who shaped the future of the institution.

Ernie Kemp Museum was christened as such upon the request of the donors - Margaret and Winton Chance.

Gale Gleason Environmental Institute was so named for his contributions to the science programs.

Don & Catherine Finlayson Award in recognition of 40 years of service to the University.

Bud Cooper Gymnasium: Bud taught, coached and was athletic director for 30 years. His teams remain among the best in school history, and he has long been among our most active volunteers on behalf of the alumni and foundation.

James Myers Drive: Jim started the athletic programs at the Soo Tech and is the father of Laker Athletics. The Drive honors one of the charter members of the Soo Branch.