460 Commemorative Gifts - Trees/Benches

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 Development and Alumni Relations 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 Development and Alumni Relations 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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