According to University Policy, hazing is considered to be any activity or
intimidating practice directed toward other individuals. Specifically the Code
of Conduct mandates "no person shall engage in hazing activities or
intimidating practices toward others persons.
Behaviors that emphasize a power imbalance between new members and
veterans of the group or team. Too often they are mistakenly accepted as
“harmless.” Most often they involve ridicule, embarrassment and
humiliation, and could even be considered as harassment! Some new members
seem to expect such treatment (e.g., name calling, etc.)and endure it for the
sake of acceptance.
Behaviors that cause emotional anguish or physical discomfort that
puts unnecessary stress upon the victims (e.g., verbal abuse and
threats, etc.).
Behaviors that have the potential to cause physical and/or emotional
harm (e.g., beating, branding, excessive exercise, forced alcohol
consumption, etc.)
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1. Hazing is a violation of the State Anti-Hazing Law and is considered a
misdemeanor of the third degree.
2. Hazing is defined as any action or situation which recklessly or
intentionally endangers the mental or physical health or saftey of a
student or which willfully destroys or removes public or private property
for the purpose of initiation or admission into or affiliation with, or as a
condiction for continued membership in, any organization operating
under the sanction of or recognized as an organization by Bloomsburg
University.
3. Hazing includes any physical brutality, forced calisthenics, exposure
to the elements, forced consumption of food, liquor, drug or any other
substance, forced physical activity that could effect physical health and
safety, any activity causing extreme mental stress, any conduct that
causes extreme embarrassment.
4. Hazing also includes willful destruction or removal of public or private
property.
5. If you or someone you know has been wrongfully hurt or has violated
this policy, be a voice for the unwilling and report the incident to Donald
Young, Director or Student Standards, Gretchen Osterman, Coordinator
of Greek Affairs, or call the confidential University hotline at
1-866-755-4293. If you have to question it, report it!
