The following resolutions were adopted unanimously by The Trustees of Princeton University at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board on October 21, 1989 and were amended at regularly scheduled meetings of the Board on November 18, 2000; on June 3, 2002; on September 24, 2005; on November 18, 2006; on September 24, 2011; on January 28, 2012; on September 24, 2016; on September 16, 2017; on September 28, 2019; on September 25, 2021; on January 28, 2023; on November 18, 2023; and on July 30, 2008 by the Executive Committee of the Trustees of Princeton University.
RESOLUTIONS
I. Officers of the Corporation
RESOLVED, that the following shall be officers of the Corporation as prescribed in Chapter 4 of the Bylaws: the President; the Provost; the Executive Vice President; the Vice President and Secretary; the Vice President for Finance and Treasurer; the Vice President for Advancement; the Vice President for Communications and Government Affairs; the Vice President for Campus Life; the Vice President for Facilities; the Vice President for Computing and Information Technology; the Vice President for Human Resources; the Vice President for University Services; the Vice President and General Counsel; the President of the Princeton University Investment Company; the Vice President and Chief Audit and Compliance Officer; and such Associate and Assistant Treasurers, Controller, and Associate and Assistant Secretaries as may be appointed by resolution. These officers shall have the duties and responsibilities described in Chapter 4 of the Bylaws and in the following resolutions.
RESOLVED, that the Provost, reporting to the President, shall have the duties and responsibilities stated in Chapter 7 of the Bylaws and shall serve as an academic officer as stated in Chapter 10 of the Bylaws. The Provost shall have administrative oversight of the Office of the Dean of the Graduate School, the Office of the Dean of the College, the Office of the Dean for Research, the School of Engineering and Applied Science, the School of Public and International Affairs, the School of Architecture, the Corporation’s Library system, the Office of the Registrar, the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, and such other administrative or academic offices as the President shall from time to time determine.
RESOLVED, that the Executive Vice President, reporting to the President, shall have responsibility for coordinating and developing policies and plans for the administrative operations of the University and shall have administrative oversight of the Office of the Vice President for Campus Life, the Office of the Vice President for Facilities, the Office of the Vice President for Human Resources, the Office of the Vice President for University Services, the Office of Audit and Compliance, the Office of Public Safety, the Office of the Vice President for Computing and Information Technology, and such other administrative offices as the President shall from time to time determine.
RESOLVED, that the Vice President and Secretary, reporting to the President, shall have the duties and responsibilities stated in Chapter 9 of the Bylaws, and shall, with the assistance of the Archivist, have custody of the Charter of the University and of the minute books and papers relating to the records of the University. The Vice President and Secretary shall be assisted in carrying out the responsibilities of the Office of the Secretary by such Associate and Assistant Secretaries as the Board may appoint by resolution. The Vice President and Secretary shall have administrative responsibility for the Office of State Affairs and the Office of Community and Regional Affairs.
RESOLVED, that the Vice President for Finance and Treasurer, reporting to the President, shall exercise the responsibilities set forth in Chapter 8 of the Bylaws. The Vice President for Finance and Treasurer shall be assisted in carrying out these responsibilities by such Associate and Assistant Treasurers, and Controller, as the Board may appoint by resolution.
RESOLVED, that the Vice President for Advancement, reporting to the President, shall have administrative responsibility for programs designed to enlist financial support for the University and for programs designed to encourage and support alumni engagement in the life of the University.
RESOLVED, that the Vice President for Communications and Government Affairs, reporting to the President, shall have administrative oversight of the presentation of the objectives and activities of the University to all its various publics and, as required, shall serve as a spokesperson for the University. The Vice President for Communications and Government Affairs shall have administrative responsibility for the Office of Communications and the Office of Government Affairs.
RESOLVED, that the Vice President for Campus Life, reporting to the Executive Vice President, shall have administrative oversight of the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Students, the Department of Athletics and Campus Recreation, the Office of University Health Services, the Office of the Dean of Religious Life and Dean of the Chapel, the Office of Career Services, and the Pace Center for Civic Engagement, and such other administrative offices as the President shall from time to time determine. The Vice President for Campus Life shall have special responsibility for creating and fostering a resident University community whose members can participate in and contribute fully to the broad educational mission of the University.
RESOLVED, that the Vice President for Facilities, reporting to the Executive Vice President, shall be responsible for and have administrative oversight of the development and stewardship of the physical space of the University, including its operation and maintenance.
RESOLVED, that the Vice President for Computing and Information Technology, reporting to the Executive Vice President, shall serve as the Corporation’s chief information officer and be responsible for the planning and oversight of all University activities and services in cybersecurity and non-research computing and related technologies.
RESOLVED, that the Vice President for Human Resources, reporting to the Executive Vice President, shall have administrative oversight of the Office of Human Resources and of all such matters as pertain to the effectiveness and well-being of nonacademic employees. The Vice President for Human Resources shall be responsible for making authorized administrative and staff appointments not made by the Board of Trustees.
RESOLVED, that the Vice President for University Services, reporting to the Executive Vice President, shall be responsible for the provision of services to the University’s students, faculty members, and staff, including but not limited to services related to housing, dining, conferences and events, printing and mailing, trademark licensing, transportation and parking, scheduling and ticketing, and the Frist Campus Center.
RESOLVED, that the Vice President and General Counsel, reporting to the President, shall serve as the chief legal officer of the Corporation, with all University matters requiring legal advice, action, or representation being referred to the Office of the General Counsel.
RESOLVED, that subject to the control of the Directors of the Princeton University Investment Company, who are subject to the general control of the Board and the Committee on Finance, and to the control of the President of the University, the President of the Princeton University Investment Company shall have the general charge and supervision of the business of the Princeton University Investment Company. The President of the Princeton University Investment Company shall have power to sign, in the name and on behalf of the Corporation, all duly authorized contracts, deeds and other instruments relating to the investments of the Corporation.
RESOLVED, that the Vice President and Chief Audit and Compliance Officer, reporting to the Chair of the Committee on Audit and Compliance and the Executive Vice President, shall serve as the chief audit and compliance officer of the Corporation and have administrative responsibility for the audit and compliance operations of the University.
II. Academic Officers
FURTHER RESOLVED that the following academic officers, elected pursuant to Chapter 10 of the Bylaws, shall have the duties and responsibilities described in the resolutions below:
RESOLVED that the Dean of the Faculty, reporting to the President, shall have administrative oversight of the academic departments, centers, and programs, and of all such matters as pertain to the effectiveness and well‑being of the Faculty, and of the Professional Librarians, Researchers, and Specialists. The Dean of the Faculty may be authorized by and in the name of the President to make appointments to the Faculty, Professional Library, Research, and Technical Staffs, as provided for in Section 11.3 of the Bylaws.
RESOLVED, that the Dean of the Graduate School, reporting to the Provost, shall have administrative oversight of graduate studies, of the curriculum of the Graduate School, of graduate student affairs, and of the Graduate College.
RESOLVED, that the Dean of the College, reporting to the Provost, shall have administrative oversight of undergraduate studies, of admission to the undergraduate college, of the curriculum of the college, of the services and agencies designed to promote the academic development of undergraduates, and of the residential colleges. The Dean of the College shall also be charged with the application and enforcement of the rules and standards relating to undergraduate scholarship, standing, and attendance in the University.
RESOLVED, that the Dean for Research, reporting to the Provost, shall have administrative oversight of organized research activities throughout the University, be responsible for dealing with questions of policy in the acceptance and administration of research grants and contracts, and have general supervision over the application of duly established policy in this area. The Dean for Research shall also have administrative responsibility for programs designed to enlist financial support for the University from corporations and foundations, and for research translation and technology licensing.
RESOLVED, that the Dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science, reporting to the Provost, shall have administrative oversight of the School of Engineering and Applied Science.
RESOLVED, that the Dean of the School of Public and International Affairs, reporting to the Provost, shall have administrative oversight of the School of Public and International Affairs.
RESOLVED, that the Dean of the School of Architecture, reporting to the Provost, shall have administrative oversight of the School of Architecture.
RESOLVED, that the Dean of Admission and Financial Aid, reporting to the Dean of the College, shall have administrative oversight of the Office of Admission and the Office of Undergraduate Financial Aid.
RESOLVED, that the Dean of Libraries and University Librarian, reporting to the Provost, shall have administrative oversight of the Corporation’s library system.
RESOLVED, that the Vice President for the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, reporting to the Provost, shall have administrative oversight of the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory.