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Hazing Prevention Team (HPT)

Purpose: The Hazing Prevention Team (HPT) proactively addresses, prevents, and responds to hazing incidents on campus. Hazing undermines the well-being, safety, and inclusion of students, particularly within student organizations such as fraternities, sororities, registered student organizations, and athletic/club teams. This team works collaboratively to promote education, create preventive strategies, and ensure compliance with university and legal policies regarding hazing. By bringing together staff from various departments, this team will centralize efforts, foster collaboration and ensure a cohesive university-wide approach to hazing prevention. This initiative reflects UС����Ƶ’s commitment to student well-being and positions the university as a leader in promoting a culture of care and accountability.

Objectives:

1. Raise awareness and educate the campus community about the dangers of hazing.
2. Provide a clear, accessible system for reporting and responding to hazing incidents.
3. Develop and enforce hazing prevention policies and practices.
4. Collaborate across campus offices for a holistic prevention approach.
5. Create a culture of safety, respect, and accountability within student organizations.
6. Explore opportunities to share hazing prevention resource allocation.
   

Hazing Prevention Initiatives

• Launch a yearly “Hazing Prevention Week” that includes workshops, keynote speakers and educational materials.
• Develop online hazing prevention modules required for all members of student organizations and club sports.
• Provide ongoing training for student leaders, advisors and organization members on hazing identification and prevention.
• Monitor the incident reporting form and discuss any incoming accusations of hazing.
• Ensure the system is well-promoted and accessible to all students, faculty and staff.
• Review and update university policies annually in collaboration with Legal Counsel.
• Conduct annual assessments of hazing incidents and campus climate surveys.
• Partner with the Office of Student Care and Advocacy, Counseling Services, Medical Services and Wellness for victim support.
  

Hazing incidents may be reported through the University’s Silent Witness Form or . Reports are reviewed to determine jurisdiction and forwarded to appropriate university officials for investigation. The process includes investigation, determination of responsibility, sanctioning and appeal (if applicable). Confidentiality is maintained in accordance with FERPA and University policy.

Table of hazing findings for the reporting period:

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There were two hazing incidents in which two social fraternities were found responsible for hazing (see Findings of Hazing Violations section above).

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The University noted an uptick in high-risk behaviors by some fraternities. To address the concern, a moratorium on events with alcohol hosted by Interfraternity and Panhellenic organizations was implemented beginning January 1, 2026 and continuing at least through March 23, 2026.

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The moratorium provides a pause to review policies, practices, and procedures to encourage a safer environment for all students.

Sanctions may include suspension, probation, loss of recognition, training or required community service. Follow-up monitoring is conducted by the Office of Student Conduct to ensure compliance with sanctions and promote education.

The University will continue to expand anti hazing educational initiatives. The Office of Community Engagement will be adding an educational hazing prevention component to leadership training for registered student organization leaders in Fall 2026.

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The Athletic department uses the Vector Platform for required education for athletes. The platform as a module for Hazing Prevention for Athletes that they will review and consider for a possible addition to the required athlete training.

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As noted in the Statistics and Trends section, the University has implemented a moratorium on events with alcohol hosted by Interfraternity and Panhellenic organizations beginning January 1, 2026 and continuing at least through March 23, 2026. See specific steps and outcomes there.

This report is published in compliance with the Stop Campus Hazing Act and is updated biannually. Personally identifiable information is excluded per FERPA regulations. Only recognized student organizations with a finding of responsibility are listed.