Hazing Policy

Policy

1. “Hazing” is defined as “any non-accidental, costly aspect(s) of group induction activities that: (a) do not appear to be group-relevant assessments/preparations, and/or (b) are excessive, dangerous, or degrading in their application or constitute violations of local, state or federal law or any other University policy regardless of the consent of the participants.
   Group induction activities are those tasks formally or informally required to obtain or maintain membership and/or participatory legitimacy for new, prospective, or current members and/or to attain progressive membership status and/or leadership positions within the organization” (Adapted from Cimino, 2017).
2. For the purposes of this regulation, hazing includes observation of hazing activities by individuals in a position to intervene, but who fail to intervene, either directly or indirectly. This includes organizational officers or leaders who are aware of planned hazing activities and who condone and/or fail to prevent the hazing from occurring, regardless of their own participation. Indirect intervention may include actions such as calling the police or reporting to a person of authority to stop the hazing activities.
3. Code of Alabama 16.1.23 - Hazing Prohibited; Penalty.