Princeton University
Undergraduate Non-Branch Campus
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On this page, FIRE has excerpted policies that address speech and expression. You may download the full policy in .pdf form, below.
Policies on Diversity and Multiculturalism (Learn More)
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Rights, Rules, Responsibilities: University-Wide Regulations 07-08
Definition of Sexual Harassment. Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when:
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3. Such verbal or physical conduct has the effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work, academic performance, or living conditions by creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment.
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Policies on Tolerance, Respect, Sensitivity, Hate, and Hate Speech (Learn More)
Rights, Rules, Responsibilities: University-wide Regulations - Respect for Others 07-08
Abusive or harassing behavior, verbal or physical, which demeans, intimidates, threatens, or injures another because of personal characteristics or beliefs or their expression, is subject to University disciplinary sanctions as described above. Examples of personal characteristics or beliefs include but are not limited to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, and handicap.
Mutual respect requires special sensitivity to issues of race and ethnicity.
Expressions of racial or ethnic bias directed at individuals or groups undermine the civility and
sense of community on which the well-being of the University depends. They devalue the
distinctive contributions of the individuals affected and impair their ability to contribute their
views and talents to the community and to benefit fully from participating in it. By alienating
those individuals, they harm the whole community. The University calls on all its members to
display the appropriate sensitivity and to challenge expressions of racial or ethnic bias whenever
they encounter them.
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Advertised Commitments to Freedom of Speech (Learn More)
Rights, Rules, Responsibilities: Distribution of Written Materials by Members of the University Community 07-08
Free inquiry, free expression, and civility within this academic community are indispensable to the University’s objectives.
Rights, Rules, Responsibilities: University-Wide Regulations 07-08
The central purposes of a University are the pursuit of truth, the discovery of new knowledge through scholarship and research, the teaching and general development of students, and the transmission of knowledge and learning to society at large. Free inquiry and free expression within the academic community are indispensable to the achievement of these goals.
Rights, Rules, Responsibilities: Peaceful Dissent, Protests and Demonstrations 07-08
All individuals and groups planning to engage in [acts of peaceful dissent, protests in peaceable assembly, and orderly demonstrations which include picketing and the distribution of leaflets] should seek approval from the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Students. In asking groups and individuals to seek prior approval for schedule and location, the University’s goal is not to restrict free speech or peaceable assembly. Rather, it is to give the University the opportunity to provide space that accommodates the reasonable needs of both the University community and those engaged in acts of speech or protest. The University reserves the right to determine the time, place, and manner of all such activities.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in September 2007. According to FIRE’s research the substantive policies are current at least until this date. Directory information, including the name of the president of the college or university, may have been updated more recently. If any policy has been revised, or if you believe that we are in error, please contact us.
Below, FIRE has excerpted policies affecting freedom of association and materials related to mandatory student orientations. Please note that the materials below this line do not affect a college or university's Speech Code Rating.
Mandatory Student Orientation Materials
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Student Fee Policies Affecting Freedom of Association
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Other Policies Restricting Freedom of Association
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