Content Hazing Defined Hazing Examples SMU Hazing Policies amp Procedures Hazing Reporting Resources Hazing Prevention Resour c es Creating Shared Experiences According to THE LAW hazing is ID: 1018456
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1. Hazing PreventionSouthern Methodist University
2. ContentHazing DefinedHazing ExamplesSMU Hazing Policies & ProceduresHazing Reporting ResourcesHazing Prevention ResourcesCreating Shared Experiences
3. According to THE LAW hazing is…any intentional, knowing, or reckless act, occurring on or off the campus of an educational institution, by one person alone or acting with others, directed against a student for the purpose of pledging, being initiated into, affiliating with, holding office in, or maintaining membership in any organization What is Hazing?
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7. PHYSICAL CONTACTIS any type of physical brutality, such as whipping, beating, striking, branding, electric shocking, placing of a harmful substance on the body or similar activityPHYSICAL EXHAUSTINVOLVES any type of physical activity, such as sleep deprivation, exposure to the elements, confinement in a small space, calisthenics, or other SIMILAR activity that subjects the student to an unreasonable risk of harm or that adversely affects the mental or physical health or safety of the studentif the act:
8. if the act:CONSUMPTIONINVOLVES any activity involving consumption of food, liquid, alcoholic beverage, liquor, drug or other substance which subjects the student to an unreasonable risk of harm or which adversely affects the mental or physical health of the student.INVOLVES coercing, as defined by Section 1.07, Penal Code, the student to consume and alcoholic beverage, liquor, or drug.
9. Hazing includes, but is not limited to:MENTAL/EMOTIONALIS any activity that A REASONABLE PERSON WOULD BELIEVE intimidates or threatens the student with ostracism, subjects the student to extreme mental stress, shame or humiliation, or adversely affects the mental health or dignity of the student or discourages the student from entering or remaining registered in an educational institution, or may reasonably be expected to cause the student to leave the organization or the institution rather than submit to THE ACTIVITYPENAL CODEIS any activity that induces, causes, or requires the student to perform a duty or task which involves a violation of the Penal Code.
10. YES!SURE!OKAY!Consent is not a defense!
11. STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCTHazing, being hazed, and/or failing to report hazing. "Hazing" means any intentional, knowing, or reckless act, occurring on or off the campus of an educational institution, by one person alone or acting with others, directed against a student, that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of pledging, being initiated into, affiliated with, holding office in, or maintaining membership in any organization whose members are or include, students at an educational institution.CONDUCT PROCESSFollow the standard student conduct process for individuals and/or student organizations.SMU Hazing Policies and Procedures
12. If you are still not sure…Ask yourselfWould I feel comfortable participating in this activity if my parents were watching?Would we get in trouble if a school/college administrator walked by and saw us?Am I being asked to keep these activities a secret?Am I doing anything illegal?Does participation in this activity violate my values or those of this organization?Is this causing emotional or physical distress or stress to myself or to others?Am I going to be able to get a job if I have to put a criminal arrest on my application?
13. Why do people HAZE other people?To promote a sense of belonging/unityIt is traditionTo seek revenge for being hazedTo prove worth/strengthFeel pressured to do itTo get out aggressionTo gain social capitalTo create loyalty within the groupIt is fun and exciting“ Hazing is a part of life; those who are not strong and complain are not good to be your friends”
14. Creating Shared ExperiencesPROMOTE SENSE OF BELONGINGSpecial EventsGo to a movie, concert, play, or religious service together.FOSTER UNITYRopes CourseCreate a safe difficult/challenging situation for members to complete as a unit.PROMOTE SCHOLARSHIPStudy HoursRequire study hours and finish them with food for the group.
15. Mood changesOver/under sleepingIsolationExtreme changes in physical appearanceDecline in gradesPhysical injuriesIncreased anxietyExtreme risk-taking behaviorEntering or exiting the dorms at odd hoursSubstance abuseIdentifying Possible HazingIf you notice:It could be a sign of hazing
16. EMAIL DEAN OF STUDENTSdeanofstudents@smu.eduANONYMOUS HAZING REPORTING FORMsmu.edu/studentaffairs/studentconduct IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCESMU PD 214-768-3333Hazing Reporting ResourcesWHERE DO I GO?
17. Commitment to Mustangs Don't HazePLEDGEHazing Prevention ResourcesSMU Tooklkit for Hazing PreventionTOOLKITLearning History/InformationFoster Unity/Sense of BelongingDevelop Problem Solving SkillsDevelop Leadership SkillsPromote ScholarshipSAFE ALTERNATIVESNew member education templateEDUCATION
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