Hazing
So What Exactly Is Hazing?
College policy defines hazing as any action taken or situation created, intentionally, whether on or off private premises, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment or ridicule. But how do you know if an activity is hazing? Ask yourself these questions:
- Is alcohol involved?
- Will active/current members of the group refuse to participate with the new members and do exactly what they're being asked to do?
- Does the activity risk emotional or physical abuse?
- Is there risk of injury or a question of safety?
- Do you have any reservation describing the activity to your parents, to a professor, or College official?
- Would you object to the activity being photographed for the school newspaper or filmed by the local TV news crew?
If the answer to any of these questions is "yes," the activity is probably hazing.
The following list contains just a few examples of hazing activities. The list is by no means all-inclusive.
How to Report Hazing?
There are a number of ways to report a suspected hazing or suspicious behavior:
In an emergency contact: University Police 585-245-5222
Dean of Students: 585-245-5706
Greek Affairs office: 585-245-5968
University Police Silent Witness Program
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