Princeton University is fourth oldest college founded in 1746 in United States. Christopher L. Eisgruber is the 20th president of Princeton University. He was elected on 1 July 2013 after serving as a dean for several years. It is one of the prestigious institute working as a center of development and research of students. Princeton is a non-denominational, self-governing and coeducational, institute that deliversstudent and graduate instruction in wide variety of subjects such as engineering, science, humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. Princeton University is the most renowned university all over the world that aims to accomplish optimum level of distinction and deliverance of understanding and knowledge. It is one of the distinctive research universities committed to produce high-level scientists, engineers and students from any discipline.
Faculty and Departments
Princeton University accommodates nearly 1100 faculty members that includes both full time and part time members. A total of 2600 graduate students and 5200 undergrads are currently enrolled in Princeton University. There are total of 34 departments in Princeton University.The financial support program is meant to help talented students to cover up their expenses, no matter what is their financial position. Princeton University believes in quality education and giving out students with knowledge that ensures better future and positive impact on society. The size of main campus is approximately 500 acres with 180 buildings.
Campus
Princeton University features remarkable and beautiful campus with state of the art architectural design that truly catches the eyes. The constructions by famous architects extends more than four centuries and comprise a diversity of elegances, withforeign, Academicmelodramatic, Romanesque,Italianate, and new. The Campus's buildings graduallyintegrateecological features as part of Princeton's Sustainability Plan to supportsaving of natural resources. Princeton University plans to deliver complete plan to guide continued growth in the year 2016 and beyond. From time to time, the administration and faculty members of university decide upon and agree on betterment of university’s performance, educational curriculum and leisure activities to facilitate students.
Facilities
The Princeton University campus has a population of about 30,000 residents that is composed of tree-lined streets, restaurants,specialty shops, parks and a welcoming and safe environment. McCarter Theatre Center is one of the best theatre in the country made for art lovers and is easily approachable by students at walking distance.
Board Members
Trustee of Princeton University comprises of 40 board members who is accountable for overall activities. The main responsibilities of these board members includes, supervision of investment, managing capital budget, long term physical planning, overseeing campus and university’s grant. The board members are also responsible for alteration in policies of university, instructional programs, tuition fees and recruitment of faculty members. Princeton's academic officers and corporation oversee officers are responsible for handling manyfeatures of University authority.
In 1969, council of Princeton University (CPUC) was formed that assists as a meeting for dialogue of issues. The CPUC is also responsible for examining and making recommendations on various issues discussed such as policy and prosperity of university community. It is led by the president and comprises of faculty members, alumni, staff and students.
