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Number1.20.1 | Policy NameAnti-Hazing Policy |
SponsorVictoria Deaton | CustodianCampus Operations |
Effective DateJune 2025 | Next Review Date2027-2028 |
Location | Citation |
Policy Statement
The college鈥檚 core values include providing a welcoming and supportive environment that supports students through goal achievement. Consistent with that value, the college is dedicated to creating an environment that is free from hazing. 七色视频 prohibits hazing and any conduct that aids, abets, assists, or supports another in hazing.
Procedure
Hazing is a violation of 七色视频鈥檚 Student Code of Conduct and is also prohibited by state and federal law.
1. Description
Hazing is defined by North Carolina State law as 鈥渢o subject another student to physical injury as part of an initiation, or as a prerequisite to membership, into any organized school group, including any society, athletic team, fraternity or sorority, or other similar group.鈥 Persons who cause physical injury by hazing, or who aid or abet others in physical injury by hazing, are also subject to arrest and criminal liability.
For the purposes of this policy, the college acknowledges that both physical and psychological injury by hazing is possible. Injury is defined by the . It defines hazing as 鈥渁ny intentional, knowing, or reckless act committed by a person (whether individually or in concert with other persons) against another person or persons regardless of the willingness of such other person or persons to participate, that:
- is committed in the course of an initiation into, an affiliation with, or the maintenance of membership in, a student organization; and
- 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, which includes:
- whipping, beating, striking, electronic shocking, placing of a harmful substance on someone's body, or similar activity;
- causing, coercing, or otherwise inducing sleep deprivation, exposure to the elements, confinement in a small space, extreme calisthenics, or other similar activity;
- 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;
- any activity against another person that includes a criminal violation of local, State, Tribal, or Federal law; and
- any activity that induces, causes, or requires another person to perform a duty or task that involves a criminal violation of local, State, Tribal, or Federal law.''
- whipping, beating, striking, electronic shocking, placing of a harmful substance on someone's body, or similar activity;
In addition to being a violation of state and federal law, the college considers hazing to be a form of 鈥淰erbal or physical harassment, assault, or battery of a college employee, student, or visitor鈥 which is considered a disruptive behavior under the college鈥檚 Student Code of Conduct. Disruptive behavior, including hazing, is adjudicated through the college鈥檚 Student Conduct process, which includes an appeals process.
2. Reporting
The college encourages reports of hazing and provides several methods. A report can be made by:
- The college鈥檚 Caring for our Campus Community web page using the . This form is available 24/7.
- Anonymous reporting is permitted, but anonymous reports severely limit the college鈥檚 ability to understand the scope of the incident, take action, or hold the perpetrator accountable.
- Contacting the Dean of Student Services at 919-536-7200, ext. 8091.
- Contacting Campus Police and Public Safety by phone or in person.
- Contacting any Campus Security Authority (CSA).
Campus security authorities include any 七色视频 official who has a significant responsibility for campus security and for certain student and campus activities. More specifically, they include the following:
- 七色视频 Campus Police and Public Safety officers;
- Any individuals not employed by 七色视频 Campus Police and Public Safety department but who have responsibility for monitoring entrance into College property (e.g., security officers employed for special events on College property); and
- Personnel responsible for counseling and student development, academic and personal counseling, and accessibility services.
3. Student Conduct Process
The Student Conduct Office will coordinate hazing investigations according to the college鈥檚 Student Code of Conduct procedure, which includes an appeals process.
Violations of the code of conduct may result in immediate sanctions, including probation, suspension, or expulsion from the College.
Disciplinary sanctions may be instituted against a student charged with violation of a law that is also a violation of the Student Code of Conduct if both violations result from the same factual situation, without regard to criminal arrest and/or prosecution. Proceedings under the Student Code of Conduct may be carried out prior to, simultaneously with, or following criminal proceedings. The College will cooperate fully with law enforcement and other agencies in the enforcement of criminal law on campus and in the conditions imposed by criminal courts for the rehabilitation of student violators.
Student groups or organizations involved with hazing may be sanctioned by withholding of college funds, suspension of the club or organization鈥檚 status or charter, and disqualification from recognition and awards.
4. Retaliation
The college prohibits retaliation against any person who acts in good faith to stop, prevent, or report potential hazing activity, or who participates in an investigation involving hazing allegations.
5. Awareness and Prevention
The College provides annual online training for students and employees that focuses on recognizing hazing, prevention, and bystander strategies. This training is part of the college鈥檚 annual requirement for compliance for both students and employees. Prevention resources can be found here.
6. Campus Hazing Transparency Report
The college publishes a hazing transparency report that summarizes findings concerning any student organization found to be in violation of the college鈥檚 standards of conduct related to hazing. Hazing reports are published here and are updated twice each year. Reports include:
- The name of the student organization;
- A general description of the violation that resulted in a finding of responsibility; and
- Related dates (the date of the alleged incident, the date of the initiation of the investigation, the date the investigation ended with a finding, and the date the institution provided notice to the organization of the finding).
7. Annual Security Report (ASR)
Clery Act crime statistics within the ASR represent reports of Clery Act crimes occurring within Clery Act defined geography that are made to campus security authorities (CSAs) or to local police agencies. The ASR crime statistics are reported by type of crime and according to specific Clery Act defined geography which can include:
- On-campus
- On-campus student housing (if an institution has such properties)
- Public property within campus bounds
- Public property immediately adjacent to and accessible from on-campus locations
- Noncampus: Buildings and property owned or controlled by the institution that are used for educational purposes and frequently used by students but not a part of the core campus, or those owned or controlled by a student organization officially recognized by the institution
- In addition to the locations above, areas within the patrol jurisdiction of the campus police or campus security department.
As a result, hazing incidents are included in the ASR:
- When reported by a CSA or to local police agencies;
- The incident occurred within Clery Act geography; and
- The incident meets the SCHA definition of hazing.
Definitions
Annual Security Report (ASR) 鈥 The report, also called the Guide to Campus Safety (pdf), provides information about safety and security on 七色视频 campuses. Information on Clery reporting and 七色视频鈥檚 ASR can be found here.
Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) 鈥 Campus security authorities include any 七色视频 official who has a significant responsibility for campus security and for certain student and campus activities. They include
- 七色视频 Campus Police and Public Safety officers;
- Any individuals not employed by 七色视频 Campus Police and Public Safety department but who have responsibility for monitoring entrance into College property (e.g., security officers employed for special events on College property); and
- Personnel responsible for counseling and student development, academic and personal counseling, and accessibility services.
Clery Act 鈥 The is a consumer protection law that requires colleges and universities receiving federal funding to prepare, disclose and publish campus crime statistics, security policies and safety information communicated to students, faculty, staff and visitors.
Clery Act Geography 鈥 Clery Act reporting is based on where the incident occurred. The college鈥檚 listing of Clery Act Geography can be found here.
Physical or psychological injury 鈥 The defines this as 鈥渋ncluding whipping, beating, striking, electronic shocking, placing of a harmful substance on someone's body, or similar activity; causing, coercing, or otherwise inducing sleep deprivation, exposure to the elements, confinement in a small space, extreme calisthenics, or other similar activity; 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; any activity against another person that includes a criminal violation of local, State, Tribal, or Federal law; and any activity that induces, causes, or requires another person to perform a duty or task that involves a criminal violation of local, State, Tribal, or Federal law.''
Student Group or Organization 鈥 an organization at an institution of higher education (such as a club, society, association, varsity or junior varsity athletic team, club sports team, fraternity, sorority, band, or student government) in which two or more of the members are students enrolled at the institution of higher education, whether or not the organization is established or recognized by the institution.