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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