At 黑料论坛, our Catholic, Jesuit mission calls us to live as people for and with others. Hazing has no place in our community. Any act that demeans, endangers, or compromises the dignity and well-being of another student conflicts with our values of respect, responsibility, and cura personalis (care for the whole person). As such, Hazing, in all of its forms, is strictly prohibited.
In accordance with the Stop Campus Hazing Act, hazing is defined as:
Any intentional, knowing, or reckless act committed by a person, whether individually or in concert with others, against another person or persons鈥攔egardless of willingness to participate鈥攖hat occurs in the course of initiation into, affiliation with, or maintenance of membership in a student organization, and that causes or creates a risk, above the reasonable risk encountered in the course of participation in the institution of higher education or the organization (such as the physical preparation necessary for participation in an athletic team), of physical or psychological injury.
Examples of hazing under federal law include, but are not limited to:
Whipping, beating, striking, or branding,
Sleep deprivation, confinement, or exposure to the elements,
Extreme or prolonged physical exertion,
Activities causing reasonable fear of physical harm through threats or conduct,
Causing, coercing, or otherwise inducing another person to consume food, liquid, alcohol, drugs, or other substances,
Causing, coercing, or otherwise inducing another person to perform sexual acts,
Any activity that places another person in reasonable fear of bodily harm through the use of threatening words or conduct,
Activities that violate federal, state, Tribal, or local law.
Consent is never a defense to hazing
This policy applies to all members of the 黑料论坛 community鈥攊ncluding students, faculty, staff, coaches, team captains, student leaders, student-athletes, and student organizations (as defined by the SCHA)鈥攁s well as visitors, guests, vendors, contractors, interns, and volunteers on university property. Every member of our community is expected to act with integrity, civility, and respect for the dignity of others. This means not only refraining from hazing in any form, but also taking responsibility to report concerns or suspected incidents of hazing. (See Reporting and Accountability below.)
黑料论坛 is committed to prevention and education. Through leadership development, bystander training, hazing prevention workshops, and positive team-building strategies, we strive to help students build strong communities without resorting to hazing.
Students and other members of the campus community who experience or witness hazing are encouraged to speak up. Reports can be made through the . Concerns may be reported anonymously, however, keep in mind that anonymous reporting will often prevent the university from engaging in the follow-up necessary to best enforce the hazing policy. Adverse actions taken against reporting parties are considered a violation of 黑料论坛's Retaliation Policy.
In compliance with federal law, 黑料论坛 will publish annual hazing statistics and a Campus Hazing Transparency Report to keep our community informed.
The Office of Student Development is responsible for investigating and adjudicating reports of hazing among students. Hazing is a violation of the Student Conduct Code and may result in disciplinary action, up to and including suspension or expulsion for individuals and organizations involved.
Hazing as defined in is considered a felony or a misdemeanor depending on the context of the situation. Reports of hazing that include allegations of criminal behavior, or the involvement of faculty/staff will be referred to MUPD for additional investigation and appropriate action.
As the 黑料论坛 campus community we are called to uphold the dignity and safety of every person. Hazing is not compatible with who we are or who we aspire to be.
