Jonathan Alger, Vice President and General Counsel
Frances Loren, Associate General Counsel

Office of Vice President and General Counsel
7 College Avenue
Winants Hall, Suite 402
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1258
732-932-7697

Vice President and General Counsel
The Office of Vice President and General Counsel manages and supervises all legal affairs for the University. The General Counsel serves as the legal officer to the Board of Governors and the University by providing legal advice to the President, Board of Governors, and administration on a broad array of legal issues and represents the University in all legal proceedings.
http://generalcounsel.rutgers.edu

University Policies in General
Most Rutgers University policies can be found in the University Policy Library on the web, which is the official source for the policies governing the academic, administrative, operational, and business affairs of the University. The library holds policies in the following eight functional-based sections: academic; administrative; environmental health, safety and parking; financial management; governance and legal affairs; human resources; information technology; and university relations.
http://policies.rutgers.edu

Copyright
The current university copyright policy can be found at section 50.3.7 of the University Policy Library under "Copyright Policy - Interim." http://policies.rutgers.edu/PDF/Section50/50_3/50.3.7.pdf

The web page for the Rutgers University Libraries is an excellent resource for information about copyright as well as appropriate procedures to follow in preparing course packs and other materials for teaching. The Libraries website also provides extensive resources for guidance on "fair use" of the copyrighted materials of others. http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/rul/rr_gateway/research_guides/copyright/copyright.shtml

Patents
The University Patent Policy governs inventions by faculty, staff and students, and others using Rutgers facilities. The Patent Policy can be found at section 50.3.1 of the University Policy Library.
http://policies.rutgers.edu/PDF/Section50/50_3/50.3.1.pdf

Disclosures of inventions must be made promptly to the Office of Corporate Liaison and Technology Transfer (OCLTT). OCLTT oversees the protection and licensing of intellectual property. OCLTT also negotiates contracts between Rutgers faculty members and industrial research sponsors.
http://ocltt.rutgers.edu

University Code of Student Conduct
Specifies prohibited types of behavior, the sanctions that can be applied, and the jurisdiction, structure, and operation of the University system for adjudicating student disciplinary cases.
http://policies.rutgers.edu/PDF/Section10/10_2/10.2.11.pdf

Policy on Academic Integrity for Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Maintenance of the standards of academic honesty is of key importance to the University. This policy sets forth examples of ways in which academic honesty can be violated as well as procedures to be followed for resolving complaints of academic dishonesty. This website also provides advice for faculty and students.
http://cat.rutgers.edu/integrity

Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
ORSP provides information, services and support to faculty, beyond what is available in academic departments, regarding obtaining outside funding to conduct scientific research, create works of art, compose music, write books and articles, and improve their performance in the classroom. All grant applications should be reviewed by ORSP. ORSP ensures accountability and stewardship for sponsored programs and compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and University policies, procedures and regulations. The ORSP website also provides guidance on the requirements for research with human subjects and for animal care and use in research.
http://orsp.rutgers.edu/