Rights, Rules, Responsibilities
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 procedures—or their application to particular situations—consult 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.
I. University-wide Regulations
University Principles of General Conduct and Regulations 1
Introduction 1
Academic Integrity 1
Statement on Diversity and Community 1
Honesty in University Matters 2
Confidentiality of Records 2
Range of Penalties 2
1. Warning 2
2. Disciplinary Probation 2
3. Withholding of Degree 3
4. Suspension 3
5. Required Withdrawal 3
6. Expulsion 3
7. Censure 3
Circumstances Affecting Health or Safety 3
University-wide Conduct Regulations 4
Respect for Others 4
Racial or Ethnic Bias and Harassment 4
Sexual Harassment and Assault 4
Peaceful Dissent, Protests, and Demonstrations 5
Distribution of Written Materials by Members of the University Community 7
Personal Safety 7
Quiet 7
Identification Cards 8
The University, the Law, and Property Rights 8
On-Campus Misconduct and the Law 8
Persons on Leave of Absence; Persons Who Are Not Members of the University 8
Off-Campus Misconduct 9
Violations of Local, State, or Federal Law 9
University Discipline and the Courts 9
University Safety, Security, and Law Enforcement 9
Regulations Regarding Security and Prior Restraint 10
Security Measures 10
Prior Restraint 10
Property 11
Library Use 11
Computer and Network Use 11
Patent and Copyright Policies 12
Princeton University Name and Seal 12
Guidelines Relating to the Tax-Exempt Status of the University and Political Activities 13
Introduction 13
Guidelines 13
Health and Safety Policies 15
Illegal Drugs 15
State Laws 15
University Policy Concerning Use of Illegal Drugs 15
Alcoholic Beverages 16
Smoking 16
Policy on HIV Infection 16
Introduction 16
Access 17
HIV Prevention 17
Screening for HIV Infection 17
Health Maintenance and Services for People Living with HIV Infection 17
Legal Issues 17
Conclusion 18
Resolution of Complaints and Grievances 18
Informal Procedures 18
Formal Procedures 19
Academic Matters 19
Nonacademic Matters Involving Students 19
Nonacademic Matters Involving Undergraduate Student Organizations 19
Nonacademic Matters Regarding Faculty, Staff, or Administration 19
Matters Involving Sexual Harassment or Assault or Racial or Ethnic Bias or Harassment 20
Protection Against Retaliation 20
Appeals Regarding Procedural Unfairness in Initial Proceedings 21
The Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) 21
Powers 21
Membership 21
Committees 22
The Judicial Committee of the Council of the Princeton University Community 23
Powers and Membership 23
General Procedures 24
Procedure in Cases Not Previously Heard by Another Authority 25
Procedure in Appeals of Cases Previously Heard by Another Authority 27
Responsibilities of the Chair 28
Order of Proceedings in Cases of the First Instance 29
Order of Proceedings in Appeals Cases 30
Procedural Requests 30
Evidence 30
Reports 30
Appeals from Decisions of the Judicial Committee 31
II. Students and the University
Rights and Responsibilities of Students 33
Faculty Procedures of Concern to Students 33
Attendance at Faculty Meetings 33
Faculty Reconsideration of Proposals Regarding Undergraduate Curriculum 34
Graduate Student Departmental Committees 34
Interaction of Undergraduate Student Government Committees and Faculty Committees 35
Individual Student Appeal from Decisions of Faculty Committees 36
Coordination Between Faculty and Undergraduates on Matters Affecting Student Life 36
Undergraduate Departmental Committees 37
Undergraduate Student Government 38
Purpose 38
The Student Senate 38
Committees of the Student Senate 38
Class Officers 39
Referenda 39
Campus Associations and Activities 39
Student Publications 40
Regulations Concerning Specific Aspects of Student Life 41
Dormitory Regulations 41
Noise 41
Pets 42
Posting of Notices 42
Smoking 42
Fire Safety Policy 42
Candle/Flammable Liquid/Incense/Fireworks Policy 42
Use of Exterior Elevated Surfaces of Campus Buildings and Other Restricted Areas 42
Storage 43
Lofts 43
Privacy and Right of Re-entry 44
Search of Dormitory Rooms 44
Dining Regulations 44
Health Regulations 44
University Ban on the Nude Olympics 44
Hazing 45
New Jersey Law 45
Prohibition on Hazing 45
Acceptable Behavior 46
Sororities and Fraternities 46
Alcohol Policy 46
What are the responsibilities of Princeton University students? 46
When will the University intervene? 47
When are Princeton University students in violation of the alcohol policy? 47
What are the consequences of violating the alcohol policy? 48
Princeton University Drug Policy 48
Conduct at Prospect Street Clubs 48
Library 49
Motor Vehicle Regulations 49
Legal Assistance 50
Financial Regulations 50
Use of University Monies (Including Student Fees) 50
The Undergraduate Honor System 51
Jurisdiction over Undergraduates for Violations of Academic Rules and Regulations 51
Introduction 51
Current Procedure 52
Constitution of the Honor System 54
Article I 54
Article II 55
Article III 55
Article IV 56
Article V 57
Article VI 58
Article VII 58
Article VIII 58
Academic Regulations 59
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 60
Electronic and Other Sources 61
Laboratory Work, Problem Sets, Computer Programs, and Homework 61
Multiple Submission 61
Oral Reports 61
Standard Forms of Reference 61
Definitions of Academic Violations under the Jurisdiction of the Faculty-Student Committee on Discipline 61
Plagiarism 62
Unauthorized Multiple Submission 62
False Citation 62
False Data 62
Violations 62
Jurisdiction 62
Student’s Defense 62
Seriousness of the Offense 62
Penalties 62
Examples of Plagiarism 63
Original source: 63
1. Example of verbatim plagiarism, or unacknowledged direct quotation (lifted passages are underlined): 63
2. Example of lifting selected passages and phrases without proper acknowledgement (lifted passages are underlined): 63
3. Example of paraphrasing the text while maintaining the basic paragraph and sentence structure: 64
University Discipline 64
The Faculty-Student Committee on Discipline (Undergraduate) 64
Powers 64
Membership 65
General Procedures 65
Conduct of Hearings 66
Appeals 67
Records of Proceedings 68
Penalties 68
Grievance Procedures 68
The Graduate School 68
Jurisdiction over Graduate Students for Violations of Academic Rules and Regulations 68
The Graduate Student Government 69
Purpose 69
Structure 69
Getting Involved 69
Dormitory Regulations 70
Alcohol Policy 70
Dining Regulations 70
Financial Regulations 70
The Graduate School Judicial System 70
Disciplinary Procedures 70
Penalties 72
Appeal on Academic Matters 72
Appeal on Nonacademic Matters 72
Graduate Student Grievances 73
Student Privacy Rights under Federal Law 74
III. The University and the Community
Community Use of University Resources 77
Introduction 77
Administration 77
Types of Facility Use 77
By Explicit Invitation 77
By Implicit Invitation 77
By Participation in University-Sponsored or Sanctioned Programs 78
By Renting University Facilities in Periods of Low Usage, Especially in the Summer 78
By Private Invitation 79
Regulations Governing Solicitation, Distribution, and Peaceful Dissent, Protests, and Demonstrations by Off-Campus Individuals or Organizations 80
Commercial Sales 80
Charitable, Political, Religious, or Other Solicitation or Distribution 80
Peaceful Dissent, Protests, and Demonstrations 81
University Security Policy for Persons Who Are Not Members of the University 81
Index
Index 83
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