Organizational Unit Name Change or Formation Policy

In order to facilitate better communication, foster greater consistency, ensure appropriate oversight, and provide a timely and transparent mechanism for addressing such issues, the College requires that all organizational units wishing to change their names, or form new organizational units, gain approval at the institutional level.  This policy describes the procedures necessary for obtaining this approval.

Date	Version Number	Change Description	Referenced Section
2/19/15	1.0	New Document	Entire Document
10/31/16	1.1	Minor Revisions	Form Updated
1/10/17	1.2	Minor Revisions
2/21/17	1.3	Minor Revisions	Form Updated
3/7/17	1.4	Minor Revisions	Form Updated
12/3/18	1.5	Minor Revisions
4/8/21	1.6	Minor Revisions	7.0

 Review Process / Approval

Action:	Units	Date
Policy Review	Management Services
Policy Approval	President's Cabinet	2/19/15

All College organizational units excluding College-affiliated organizations.

College-affiliated organization – Any organization located on, and affiliated with, the College but not part of the State University of New York, itself (e.g. College Auxiliary Services, Plattsburgh Foundation, SUNY Plattsburgh Child Care Center, Research Foundation, etc.).

Organizational unit – All College organizational subdivisions including, but not limited to, centers, departments, institutes, offices, divisions, schools, and campuses.  Does not include any subdivisions of College-affiliated organizations.

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    7.1    College organizational units wishing to change their name should first consult with their Dean (if applicable) or respective Vice President. 

    7.2    After consultation, units should complete the Organizational Unit Name Change or New Unit Form and submit to their Dean first (if applicable) and their respective Vice President.

    7.3    Upon approval by the respective Vice President, the form should be routed to all offices indicated for review and comments.  

    7.5    If approved, steps may be taken to implement a unit’s name as indicated by the applicable Vice President.

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Method	Date
Campus Handbook	N/A
Faculty / Staff Digest	N/A
Student Digest	N/A
Other	N/A

There are no specific trainings identified with this policy.