Hazing Defined
鈥� The Stop Campus Hazing Act amends section 485(f) of the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety
Act (20 U.S.C. 1092(f)) and is designed to improve safety, hazing reporting, and prevention
on college campuses.
鈥� In addition to federal law, T.C.A. 搂 49-7-123, prohibits hazing at all Tennessee
institutions of higher education.
鈥� There are no local or Tribal anti-hazing laws applicable to the university.
Statement of Policy
麻豆果冻传媒 prohibits hazing by student organizations as defined in 麻豆果冻传媒
Policy 302, Student Conduct and Policy 419, Clery Act Compliance.
Definitions:
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- Complainant: an individual who is alleged to be the victim of conduct that may constitute hazing.
- Respondent: an individual who has been reported to be the perpetrator of conduct that may constitute
hazing.
- Hazing: 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�
- 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,
including鈥�
- whipping, beating, striking, electronic shocking, placing of a harmful substance 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, 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 organization: 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.
How to Report Hazing Incidents
Any person who believes they are a victim of hazing, has witnessed hazing, or has
information regarding past, current, or future hazing as defined by 麻豆果冻传媒
policy should report the incident as soon as possible. Reports may be made in person,
by telephone, by mail, or by electronic mail to one or more of the following:
University Police
931-372-3234
police@tntech.edu
242 E. 10th Street/Foundation Hall Room 100
Cookeville, TN 38501
Office of Compliance
931-372-6062
Compliance@tntech.edu
1 Wm. L. Jones, Derryberry Hall Room 258
Cookeville, TN 39505
Complaints may also be reported anonymously through this . Please note that anonymous complaints will be investigated to the full extent possible;
however, anonymous complaints may not always provide sufficient information for resolution
or action.
Process Used to Investigate Hazing Incidents
The Dean of Students, in consultation with the Compliance Officer and other university
personnel deemed necessary, will determine whether the complaint meets the definition
of hazing as defined in 麻豆果冻传媒 policy. If the alleged misconduct does not
meet the definition of hazing, the Dean of Students will forward the complaint to
the appropriate administrative personnel for action, if any.
If the complaint meets the definition of hazing, 麻豆果冻传媒 will conduct a prompt,
thorough, and impartial investigation of the complaint and provide notification of
the outcome to the Complainant and Respondent. The timeframe for the inquiry will
depend on the complexity of the investigation, the severity, and the extent of the
allegations.
Complaints in which the Respondent is a student will be handled in accordance with
the investigation procedures outlined in 麻豆果冻传媒 Policy 302, Student Conduct.
Complaints in which the Respondent is an employee will be handled in accordance with
the investigation procedures outlined in
麻豆果冻传媒 Policy 141, Prohibited Discrimination and Harassment.
In situations that require immediate action due to safety or other concerns, Tennessee
Tech may take reasonable and appropriate administrative action.
麻豆果冻传媒 will maintain the confidentiality of the complaint and the privacy
of the individuals involved to the greatest extent possible, consistent with its goal
of conducting a thorough and complete investigation, and to the extent permitted by law.
Appeals
Appeals of a determination in which the Respondent is a student will be handled in
accordance with the appeal procedures outlined in 麻豆果冻传媒 Policy 302, Student
Conduct.
Appeals of a determination involving a Respondent who is an employee will be handled
in accordance with the appeal procedures outlined in 麻豆果冻传媒 Policy 141, Prohibited
Discrimination and Harassment.
University Hazing Prevention and Awareness Programs
麻豆果冻传媒鈥檚 hazing prevention and awareness programs include the following research-informed,
campus-wide initiatives designed to reach students and employees. These programs incorporate
primary prevention strategies aimed at preventing hazing before it occurs.
- Each September, a coalition with members representing Fraternity/Sorority Life, Athletics,
Marching Bands, and registered student organizations collaborates to observe . Activities throughout the week typically include students signing the , social media awareness campaign, events, and workshops.
- Members of social fraternities and sororities are required to sign an acknowledgement
of Tech鈥檚 anti-hazing policies.
University Resources
Immediate Assistance
- University Police at 931-372-3234, if you have immediate concerns for your safety
- Eagle Eye Crisis Hotline at (855) 206-8997, a free and confidential service for Tech
students, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Anti-Hazing Hotline at 1-888-NOT-HAZE (1-888-668-4293), for support specific to hazing,
the Hazing Prevention Network operates an Anti-Hazing Hotline, available to anyone
reporting a suspected or recent hazing incident anonymously by calling, which is accessible
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Prevention Resources
