黑料视频 hazing policy and procedure
Anti-hazing policy statement
Hazing is abusive, degrading, psychologically damaging and may be life-threatening. It is unacceptable in all forms and has no place in the 黑料视频 community. Student groups, organizations and athletic teams are important contributors to a vibrant and positive campus life and are expected to act in accordance with the Code of Student Conduct and to treat others with respect. Hazing by individuals and student organizations is prohibited in any form both on campus and off campus.
Definitions
1. Hazing
The term 鈥渉azing鈥 means any 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 鈥
(A) is committed in the course of an initiation into, an affiliation with or the maintenance of membership in, a group (fraternity, sorority, team, club or another association or organization); and
(B) causes or creates a risk, above the reasonable risk encountered in the course of participation in the institution of higher education or the group (such as the physical preparation necessary for participation in an athletic team), of physical or psychological injury including 鈥
- whipping, beating, striking, electronic shocking, placing of a harmful substance in or on someone鈥檚 body, or similar activity;
- causing, coercing or otherwise inducing sleep deprivation, exposure to the elements, confinement in a small space, extreme calisthenics, activities that would unreasonably interfere with a student鈥檚 other activities or obligations, 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;
- causing, coercing or otherwise inducing another person to engage in public stunts, degrading or humiliating games or activities, wearing of apparel or items likely to subject the wearer to embarrassment or ridicule, or similar activity;
- 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.
Reporting incidents of hazing
黑料视频 encourages the reporting of incidents of hazing and takes every such report seriously. It will investigate all reports diligently and thoroughly in accordance with Code of Student Conduct and/or other applicable policies and procedures. Individuals and groups found responsible for violating this policy will be subject to disciplinary sanction(s) that could include suspension or expulsion.
Any person may report hazing in person, by mail, by telephone, by electronic mail using the contact information listed for the Office of Student Conduct, or by utilizing the online .
Office of Student Conduct
607-777-6210
Tuscarora Office Building Suite 3J
4400 Vestal Parkway East, Binghamton, NY 13902
conduct@binghamton.edu
Amnesty related to hazing reports
Students who submit a hazing complaint in good faith, or victims of hazing who participate in an investigation, will be provided amnesty from any disciplinary action stemming from policy violations that were committed as part of a hazing activity. Students who retaliate or take adverse action towards any person who has reported allegations of hazing, or has cooperated with a University investigation, will be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the Code of Student Conduct.
Investigation process
After a report is received, 黑料视频 will quickly review the submission and determine the next appropriate actions. 黑料视频 will conduct an investigation into the alleged hazing to determine if there are potential violations of the Code of Student Conduct. The University may also utilize other applicable processes, including but not limited to contacting University Police or local law enforcement, depending upon the nature of the complaint.