STUDENT AFFAIRS OP 91.208: Hazing Policy
Date: September 8, 2006
Purpose
To provide uniform guidelines for the protection of the university, its students, and alumni against the dangerous act of hazing.
Policy
Hazing is prohibited. Physical hazing violates statutes of the State of Mississippi. Any member and/or group failing to comply with this policy is subject to disciplinary action. This policy pertains to all pledges, active, and alumni members of the fraternity, sorority, or other organizations.
For purposes of this policy, hazing is defined as any individual or organization who, in the course of another person's initiation into or affiliation with any organization, intentionally or recklessly engages in conduct which creates a substantial risk of physical injury to such other person or a third person.
Review
The Vice President for Student Affairs is responsible for the review of this operating policy every four years or as needed.
OP 91.208
10/02/06
For information about this policy, contact the responsible/reviewing department hyperlinked above.
