A. The Board of Trustees Print this section The Corporation now known as The Trustees of Princeton University had its origin in a Charter, granted under King George the Second on October 22, 1746. The Charter, which has been amended several times, now states: “The purposes of the corporation are the conduct of a university not for profit, including colleges and schools affiliated therewith, in various branches within or without the State of New Jersey, both graduate and undergraduate; the promotion, advancement, evaluation and dissemination of learning by instruction, study and research in the humanities, religion, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering and applied sciences; the awarding of certificates, diplomas and degrees; and engagement and participation in projects of instruction, study and research for the benefit of national, state, and local governments and for the general public welfare.” All the powers of the Corporation are vested in the Board of Trustees. A copy of the Board of Trustees Bylaws, which explains in detail the responsibilities of the Board, its organization, and the duties and responsibilities of academic and corporate officers, may be obtained from the Office of the Vice President and Secretary of the University. Table of Contents Preface Disclaimer Nondiscrimination Statement Chapter I: The Calendar Chapter II: Governance Submenu A. The Board of Trustees Submenu 1. Membership 2. Meetings 3. Statement of Policy on Delegation of Authority 4. Recommendations of the Faculty on the Selection of the President B. The Officers of the University C. The Faculty Submenu 1. Membership 2. Meetings D. Faculty Committees Submenu 1. General Observations 2. Individual Committees Submenu a. Committee on Committees b. Advisory Committee on Appointments and Advancements c. Advisory Committee on Appointments and Advancements in the Lecturer Ranks d. Faculty Advisory Committee on Diversity e. Faculty Advisory Committee on Policy f. Committee on Conference and Faculty Appeal g. Committee on the Course of Study h. Committee on Discipline i. Committee on Examinations and Standing j. Committee on the Graduate School k. Policy Committee on Athletics and Campus Recreation l. Committee on Public Lectures m. Committee on Classrooms and Schedule n. Committee on Undergraduate Admission and Financial Aid o. University Student Life Committee p. Council of College Heads q. University Research Board r. Council on Teaching and Learning 3. Election Procedures Chapter III: Academic Structure of the University Submenu A. Academic Divisions B. Academic Units C. Academic Councils D. Advisory Councils Chapter IV: The Faculty Submenu A. Appointment and Advancement of Professors B. Appointment and Advancement of Associate Professors C. Appointment and Advancement of Assistant Professors D. Appointment and Advancement of University Lecturers E. Appointment and Advancement of Professors of the Practice F. Appointment and Advancement of Senior Lecturers G. Appointment and Advancement of Lecturers H. Appointment and Advancement of Instructors I. General Observations J. Affirmative Action K. Compensation and Service Arrangements Submenu 1. Arrangements for Payment of Salary 2. Summer Employment 3. Relation of Compensation to Duty Assignment L. Leaves of Absence Submenu 1. Absence During Term Time 2. Leaves for Scholarship 3. Leaves without Pay (Including Leaves for Personal Reasons) 4. Outside Activities During Leaves of Absence M. Outside Professional Activities N. Retirement O. Separation as a Result of Disability P. Disciplinary Action Submenu 1. Grounds for Involuntary Suspension, Dismissal, or Other Disciplinary Action for Cause 2. Procedures for Disciplinary Actions Other than Suspension or Dismissal 3. Procedures for Suspension and Dismissal 4. Academic Status and Privileges Chapter V: Rules and Policies Submenu A. Tutoring B. Nepotism C. Consensual Relations with Students Submenu 1. Prohibition of Consensual Relations with Students 2. Prohibition of Consensual Relations with Individuals Under One’s Supervision 3. Relationships and Conflict of Interest 4. Preexisting Relationships 5. Disciplinary Consequences of Violations 6. Prudential Considerations in Circumstances Involving Power Disparities 7. Complaints D. Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct E. Use of University Identification F. Confidentiality Submenu 1. Confidentiality in Appointment and Advancement Processes 2. Confidentiality of Student and Alumni Records G. Misconduct in Research H. Campus Disruptions I. Classroom Learning Environment J. Conflicts of Interest in Research Chapter VI: Conduct of Undergraduate Courses of Study Submenu A. Undergraduate Course Mechanics Submenu 1. Course Enrollments 2. Meetings of Courses 3. Student Obligations to Courses 4. Term Tests and Midterm Grades B. Term Papers, Examinations, and Final Grades in Undergraduate Courses Submenu 1. General Considerations 2. Preparation of Final Examinations 3. Conduct of Final Examinations 4. The Honor System 5. Determination of Final Course Grades 6. Reporting of Final Course Grades 7. Rescheduling of Final Examinations 8. Academic Warning C. Departmental Concentration Submenu 1. A.B. Candidates 2. A.B. and B.S.E. Candidates D. Procedures for Setting Policy Chapter VII: Conduct of Graduate Courses of Study Submenu A. Procedures for Setting Policy Chapter VIII: Conduct of Research Submenu A. University Research Funds Submenu 1. University Committee on Research in the Humanities and Social Sciences 2. Engineering Research Funds B. Research Supported by Outside Funds Submenu 1. Policies for Sponsored Research 2. Obligations of Sponsored Research 3. Administration and Procedures 4. Criteria Applicable to Sponsored Research 5. Procedures for Reviewing Individual Projects and Departmentally Sponsored Research Programs C. Committees Governing Research Submenu 1. Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee 2. Institutional Biosafety Committee 3. Institutional Review Board for Human Subjects 4. Radiation Safety Committee 5. Human Remains Oversight Board D. Intellectual Property Submenu 1. Guiding Principle 2. Patent Policy 3. Copyright Policy E. Classified Research Appendix A: The Council of the Princeton University Community Submenu Resolutions of the Faculty Relating to the Establishment of the Council of the Princeton University Community The Council of the Princeton University Community Charter Appendix B: Corporate Officers Appendix C: Guidelines for the Conduct of Inquiries by the Committee on Conference and Faculty Appeal Rules & Procedures for the Faculty Updates for 2024
