Diversity Profile

Commitment to Equal Opportunity:

Princeton is committed to the principles of fairness and respect for all. Our equal opportunity policy protects all employees and applicants, and employment-related decisions are based on individual merit rather than stereotype and bias. All personnel and employment actions are made in accordance with the University's commitment to nondiscrimination.

At the same time, Princeton has specific legal obligations as a recipient of federal financial assistance and as a state and federal contractor. These obligations include the development and implementation of a plan to undertake appropriate forms of affirmative action to employ women, people of color, people with disabilities and veterans as another means to ensure equality of opportunity.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action work in tandem with diversity initiatives to achieve the University's goal of creating and maintaining a climate of equity and respect that values the rich and unique perspectives, backgrounds and talents of a diverse community. Each of us shares in this collective responsibility to foster a climate of equal opportunity and nondiscrimination and, in doing so, we enrich the quality of our campus community.

Contact Info:

Office of the Provost:

Michele Minter

Vice Provost for Institutional Equity

and Diversity

609.258.6110

Cheri Lawson

Director for Equal Opportunity Programs

609.258.8504

Aly Kassam-Remtulla

Associate Director for Academic and

Administrative Planning

609.258.8003

Felicia Edwards

Equity and Diversity Program Specialist

609.258.7801

Office of Human Resources:

Lianne Sullivan-Crowley

Vice President for Human Resources

609.258.2430

Commitment to Diversity:

Princeton University is a community devoted to learning. We actively seek students, faculty, and staff of exceptional ability and promise who share in our commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship, and who will bring a diversity of viewpoints and cultures. By incorporating a broad range of human experiences and a rich variety of human perspectives, we enlarge our capacity for learning, enrich the quality and texture of campus life, and better prepare for life and leadership in a pluralistic society.

Examples of personal characteristics that confer diversity of viewpoint and culture include but are not limited to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, and disability.

All of Princeton's rules for University-wide conduct rest on the basis of respect for others. In order to have an open intellectual and residential community in which all members can participate equally, each member must be tolerant of others' personal characteristics and beliefs. Additionally, professional camaraderie requires that the atmosphere is free of hostile and harassing behavior. Respect for others is a condition of employment and enrollment at Princeton, and University disciplinary sanctions may be imposed if these standards for behavior are not met.

Diversity Resources:

Just as Princeton benefits from the administrators and staff who sustain it, the University provides resources for employees to grow both personally and professionally.

Princeton also provides employees of all levels with opportunities for professional growth, from math and English education to management training. Visit our section on training programs or the Office of Human Resources website for more information on these opportunities.

Organizations/clubs/social networks:

Undergraduate Student Organizations

For a complete listing of the more than 300 organizations run by undergraduate students, many with a diversity component, visit the Dean of Undergraduate Students.

Graduate Student Organizations

For a complete listing of the organizations focused on graduate students, many with a diversity component, visit the Graduate School.

Alumni Resources

Community:

The Princeton area, which has a population of approximately 30,000 residents, has tree-lined streets, specialty shops, restaurants, parks and a friendly and safe atmosphere.

For arts lovers, the McCarter Theatre Center, winner of a Tony Award for the best regional theater in the country, is a campus treasure within easy walking distance for students.

To further explore the arts and countless other resources, the shuttle train known as the "Dinky" connects the campus to Princeton Junction Station and regular service to New York City and Philadelphia (approximately one hour to either city). The University subsidizes many student trips to concerts, plays and athletic events in the two cities.

Regional Resources:

Local Activities & Resources

Getting Around Campus

Office of Community and Regional Affairs