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Policy Prohibiting Hazing
Union Graduate College prohibits hazing. From a legal perspective, hazing is a crime. From a student's perspective, hazing damages the self-esteem of the targets of the hazing. From an organizational perspective, hazing degrades the values of the organization. From a campus community perspective, hazing creates an environment of disrespect that contradicts the values of our academic community. For all of these reasons, the Graduate College takes a strong position against any and all forms of hazing.
"Hazing" means any act: that is committed by a person, whether individually or in concert with others, against a student in connection with being initiated into, affiliating with, holding office in, or maintaining membership in any organization that is affiliated with the Graduate College; and that is intended, or should reasonably be expected, to have the effect of humiliating, intimidating, or demeaning a student or endangering the mental or physical health of a student. Hazing also includes soliciting, directing, aiding, or otherwise participating actively or passively in such acts.
Examples of hazing include, but are not limited to: physical brutality; paddling in any form; forced consumption of food, alcohol or other drugs; creation of excessive fatigue; required calisthenics; “kidnapping”; physical and psychological shock; engaging in public stunts; morally degrading or humiliating games and activities; activities that are not normally performed by the active membership; and any other activities that are not consistent with the regulations and policies of the Graduate College.
Hazing occurs regardless of the consent or willingness of a person to participate in the activity. Hazing may occur on or off the campus property. This policy is intended to be consistent with State law. The policy will be reviewed periodically and revised in light of legal developments.
Reporting Hazing
Students and other members of the Graduate College community are strongly encouraged to report hazing incidents. To maximize safety, all reports of hazing should first be to the Deans of the appropriate School. In addition, the Graduate College may refer conduct that may constitute a violation of criminal law to appropriate law enforcement officials, subject to the requirements of governing law. Student groups and organizations are also subject to suspension or revocation of Graduate College recognition for policy violations. Students and student organizations who violate this policy will be subject to the Student Disciplinary Code.
Emergency: 911
Union Graduate College Non-Emergency: 631-9900
for the most up to date information visit the student handbook
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Union Graduate College
80 Nott Terrace, Schenectady, NY 12308 US
Phone: (518) 631-9900 Fax: (518) 631-9901
