SUBJECT: |
COMMEMORATIVE GIFTS – TREES/BENCHES |
NUMBER: |
460 |
AUTHORIZING BODY: |
STRATEGY COUNCIL |
RESPONSIBLE OFFICE: |
UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT |
DATE ISSUED: |
APRIL 1998 |
LAST UPDATE: |
SEPTEMBER 2021 |
RATIONALE:Certain areas on Oakland University’s (University) campus are designated, for the placement of a tree/bench in honor/memorial of individuals (faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends) from or affiliated with the University community, with the approval of the Facilities Management Department. |
POLICY:Individuals or groups from the University community may donate funding for a tree/bench through coordination with University Advancement and the Associate Vice President for Facilities Management (AVPFM) or their designees in honor/memory of individuals from or affiliated with the University community. |
SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY:This policy applies to all internal and external University individuals or groups (faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends). |
DEFINITIONS: |
PROCEDURES: Cost:The required donation for a tree/bench will be determined on a bi-annual basis through consultation with the Director of Annual Giving and the AVPFM or their designees. The Vice-President for University Advancement will approve the required donation for this type of honorarium/memorial. The donation must cover maintenance, tree/bench replacement, a common plaque and upkeep.
Selection and Placement:The donor must select a tree/bench in accordance with University plans and in coordination with the Director of Annual Giving who will coordinate with the AVPFM or their designees in determining placement of the tree/bench. |
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