Rights, Rules, Responsibilities, 2009 edition
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 3
3. Withholding of Degree 3
4. Suspension 3
5. Required Withdrawal 3
6. Expulsion 3
7. Censure 3
Circumstances Affecting Health or Safety 4
University-wide Conduct Regulations 4
Respect for Others 4
Unlawful Forms of Bias, Discrimination, or Harassment 5
Sexual Harassment and Assault 5
Peaceful Dissent, Protests, and Demonstrations 6
Distribution of Written Materials by Members of the University Community 7
Personal Safety 8
Quiet 8
TigerCards (ID Cards) 8
The University, the Law, and Property Rights 8
On-Campus Misconduct and the Law 9
Persons on Leave of Absence; Persons Who Are Not Members of the University 9
Off-Campus Misconduct 9
Violations of Local, State, or Federal Law 9
University Discipline and the Courts 10
University Safety, Security, and Law Enforcement 10
Regulations Regarding Security and Prior Restraint 10
Security Measures 10
Prior Restraint 11
Property 11
Library Use 12
Computer and Network Use 12
Patent and Copyright Policies 13
Princeton University Name and Seal 13
Guidelines Relating to the Tax-Exempt Status of the University and Political Activities 13
Introduction 13
Guidelines 14
Health and Safety Policies 16
Illegal Drugs 16
State Laws 16
University Policy Concerning Use of Illegal Drugs 16
Alcoholic Beverages 17
Smoking 17
Policy on HIV Infection 17
Introduction 17
Access 17
HIV Prevention 18
Screening for HIV Infection 18
Health Maintenance and Services for People Living with HIV Infection 18
Legal Issues 18
Conclusion 19
Resolution of Complaints and Grievances 19
Informal Procedures 19
Formal Procedures 19
Protection from Retaliation 19
Academic Matters 20
Nonacademic Matters Involving Students 20
Nonacademic Matters Involving Undergraduate Student Organizations 20
Nonacademic Matters Regarding Faculty, Staff, or Administration 20
Matters Involving Sexual Harassment or Assault or Other Forms of Bias, Discrimination, or Harassment 21
Appeals Regarding Procedural Unfairness in Initial Proceedings 22
The Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) 22
Powers 22
Membership 22
Committees 23
The Judicial Committee of the Council of the Princeton University Community 24
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 29
Order of Proceedings in Cases of the First Instance 30
Order of Proceedings in Appeals Cases 31
Procedural Requests 31
Evidence 31
Reports 32
Appeals from Decisions of the Judicial Committee 32
II. Students and the University
Rights and Responsibilities of Students 33
Faculty Procedures of Concern to Students 33
Attendance at Faculty Meetings 34
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 39
Class Officers 39
Referenda 39
Campus Associations and Activities 40
Student Publications 41
Regulations Concerning Specific Aspects of Student Life 41
Dormitory Regulations 41
Noise 42
Pets 42
Posting of Notices 42
Smoking 42
Fire Safety Policy 42
Candle/Flammable Liquid/Incense/Fireworks Policy 43
Storage 43
Lofts 43
Privacy and Right of Re-entry 43
Search of Dormitory Rooms 43
Other Building Regulations 43
Dining Regulations 44
Health Regulations 45
University Ban on the Nude Olympics 45
Hazing 45
New Jersey Law 45
Prohibition on Hazing 46
Acceptable Behavior 46
Sororities and Fraternities 46
Alcohol Policy 46
What are the responsibilities of Princeton University students? 47
When will the University intervene? 47
When are Princeton University students in violation of the alcohol policy? 48
What are the consequences of violating the alcohol policy? 48
Drug Policy 48
Conduct at Prospect Avenue Clubs 49
Library 49
Transportation and Parking Services 49
Freshmen and Sophomores 49
Juniors and Seniors 49
Guests 50
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 58
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 62
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 63
Examples of Plagiarism 63
Original source: 63
1. Example of verbatim plagiarism, or unacknowledged direct quotation: 63
2. Example of lifting selected passages and phrases without proper acknowledgement: 64
3. Example of paraphrasing the text while maintaining the basic paragraph and sentence structure: 64
University Discipline 65
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
The Graduate School 69
Jurisdiction over Graduate Students for Violations of Academic Rules and Regulations 69
The Graduate Student Government 69
Purpose 69
Structure 69
Getting Involved 70
Dormitory Regulations 70
Alcohol Policy 70
Dining Regulations 70
Financial Regulations 70
The Graduate School Judicial System 70
Disciplinary Procedures 71
Penalties 73
Appeal on Academic Matters 73
Appeal on Nonacademic Matters 73
Graduate Student Grievances 74
Student Privacy Rights under Federal Law 75
III. The University and the Community
Community Use of University Resources 79
Introduction 79
Administration 79
Types of Facility Use 79
By Explicit Invitation 79
By Implicit Invitation 79
By Participation in University-Sponsored or Sanctioned Programs 80
By Renting University Facilities in Periods of Low Usage, Especially in the Summer 80
By Private Invitation 81
Regulations Governing Solicitation, Distribution, and Peaceful Dissent,
Protests, and Demonstrations by Off-Campus Individuals or Organizations 81
Commercial Sales 82
Charitable, Political, Religious, or Other Solicitation or Distribution 82
Peaceful Dissent, Protests, and Demonstrations 83
University Security Policy for Persons Who Are Not Members
of the University 83
Index 85