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Rights, Rules, Responsibilities is intended to
provide a concise reference and guide for all members of the
Princeton University community. Included here are brief
statements of University policies most likely to be
applicable to and of interest to all University
constituencies. For further information on particular
aspects of policies and proceduresor their application to
particular situationsconsult the Orange Pages (for students)
or the policy manuals available from the Office of the Dean
of the Faculty and the Office of Human Resources.
Contents
I. University-wide Regulations
Introduction, 1
Academic Integrity, 1
Statement on Diversity and Community, 2
Honesty in University Matters, 2
Confidentiality of Records, 2
Range of Penalties, 2
1. Warning, 2
2. Disciplinary Probation, 3
3. Withholding of Degree, 3
4. Suspension, 3
5. Required Withdrawal, 3
6. Expulsion, 3
7. Censure, 4
Respect for Others, 4
Racial or Ethnic Bias and Harassment, 4
Sexual Harassment and Assault, 5
Protests and Demonstrations, 6
Distribution of Written Materials by Members of the
University Community, 6
Personal Safety, 7
Quiet, 7
Identification Cards, 7
On-Campus Misconduct and the Law, 8
Persons on Leave of Absence; Persons Who Are Not
Members of the University, 8
Off-Campus Misconduct, 8
Violations of Local, State, or Federal Law, 8
University Discipline and the Courts, 9
Legal Assistance, 9
University Security, 9
Regulations Regarding Security and Prior Restraint, 10
Security Measures, 10
Prior Restraint, 10
Property, 11
Library Use, 11
Computer Use, 11
Patent and Copyright Policies, 12
Introduction, 12
Guidelines, 13
Illegal Drugs, 15
State Laws, 15
University Policy Concerning Use of Illegal Drugs, 15
Alcoholic Beverages, 16
Smoking, 16
Policy on HIV Infection, 16
Informal Procedures, 19
Formal Procedures, 19
Academic Matters, 19
Nonacademic Matters Involving Students, 19
Nonacademic Matters Involving Undergraduate Student
Organizations, 20
Nonacademic Matters Regarding Faculty, Staff, or
Administration, 20
Matters Involving Sexual Harassment or Assault or
Racial or Ethnic Bias or
Harassment, 20
Protection Against Retaliation, 21
Appeals Regarding Procedural Unfairness in Initial
Proceedings, 21
Powers, 22
Membership, 22
Committees, 23
Powers and Membership, 24
General Procedures, 25
Procedure in Cases Not Previously Heard by Another
Authority, 26
Procedure in Appeals of Cases previously Heard by Another
Authority, 29
Responsibilities of the Chair, 30
Order of Proceedings in Cases of the First Instance, 31
Order of Proceedings in Appeals Cases, 32
Procedural Requests, 32
Evidence, 32
Reports, 32
Appeals from Decisions of the Judicial Committee, 33
II. Students and the University ("The Orange Pages")
Faculty Procedures of Concern to Students, 36
Attendance at Faculty Meetings, 36
Faculty Reconsideration of Proposals Regarding Undergraduate
Curriculum, 36
Graduate Student Departmental Committees, 36
Interaction of Undergraduate Student Government
Committees
and Faculty Committees, 38
Individual Student Appeal from Decisions of Faculty
Committees, 38
Coordination Between Faculty and Undergraduates
on Matters Affecting Student Life, 38
Undergraduate Departmental Committees, 39
Undergraduate Student Government, 40
Purpose, 40
The Student Senate, 41
Committees of the Student Senate, 41
Class Officers, 41
Referenda, 41
Campus Associations and Activities, 42
Student Publications, 43
Dormitory Regulations, 43
Noise, 44
Pets, 44
Posting of Notices, 44
Fire Safety Policy, 44
Use of Exterior Elevated Surfaces of Campus Buildings
and Other Restricted Areas, 44
Storage, 45
Lofts, 46
Privacy and Right of Re-entry, 46
Search of Dormitory Rooms, 46
Dining Regulations, 46
Health Regulations, 46
University Ban on the Nude Olympics, 46
Hazing, 47
New Jersey Law, 47
Prohibition on Hazing, 47
Acceptable Behavior, 48
Alcohol Policy, 48
What are the responsibilities of Princeton University
students?, 48
When will the University intervene?, 49
When are Princeton University students in violation of the
alcohol policy?, 49
Conduct at Prospect Street Clubs, 50
Library, 50
Motor Vehicle Regulations, 50
Legal Assistance, 50
Financial Regulations, 51
Use of University Monies (Including Student Fees), 51
Introduction, 51
Current Procedure, 52
Constitution of the Honor System, 54
Introduction, 59
Jurisdiction over Undergraduates for Violations
of Academic Rules and Regulations, 59
Student Acknowledgment of Original Work, 59
Transcription or Publication of Course-related Materials,
59
Tutoring, 59
General Requirements for the Acknowledgment
of Sources in Academic Work, 60
Quotations, 60
Paraphrasing, 60
Ideas and Facts, 60
Footnotes and Bibliography, 61
Electronic and Other Sources, 61
Laboratory Work, Problem Sets, Computer Programs, and
Homework, 61
Multiple Submission, 61
Oral Reports, 61
Standard Forms of Reference, 62
Definitions of Academic Violations under the
Jurisdiction
of the Faculty-Student Committee on
Discipline, 62
Plagiarism, 62
Unauthorized Multiple Submission, 62
False Citation, 62
False Data, 62
Violations, 62
Jurisdiction, 62
Student's Defense, 62
Seriousness of Offense, 63
Penalty, 63
Examples of Plagiarism, 63
The Faculty-Student Committee on Discipline
(Undergraduate), 65
Powers, 65
Membership, 65
General Procedures, 65
Conduct of Hearings, 67
Appeals, 68
Records of Proceedings, 68
Penalties, 69
Grievance Procedures, 69
Jurisdiction over Graduate Students for Violations
of Academic Rules and Regulations, 69
The Graduate Student Government, 69
Dormitory Regulations, 69
Alcohol Policy, 69
Dining Regulations, 70
Financial Regulations, 70
The Graduate School Judicial System, 70
Disciplinary Procedures, 70
Penalties, 72
Appeals, 72
Graduate Student Grievances, 73
III. The University and the Community
Introduction, 81
Administration, 81
Types of Facility Use, 81
By Explicit Invitation, 81
By Implicit Invitation, 82
By Participation in University-Sponsored or Sanctioned
Programs, 82
By Renting University Facilities in Periods
of Low Usage, Especially in the Summer,
82
By Private Invitation, 83
Commercial Sales, 84
Charitable, Political, Religious or other Solicitation or
distribution, 84
Index
Equal Opportunity Policy
Copyright © 2002 by the Trustees of
Princeton University
Princeton in the Nation's Service and in the Service
of All Nations
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