Scope
Students
Policy Statement
Syracuse University is dedicated to promoting a safe and healthy campus environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors. In addition, Syracuse University is committed to promoting an environment that fosters respect for the dignity and rights of all its community members. As such, the University will not tolerate hazing activities by any individuals, groups, teams, or recognized student organizations.See Syracuse University's Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities or call the Office of Judicial Affairs at 443-3728 or the Dean of Students Office at 443-4424 for more information.
Enforcement: Syracuse University will enforce this policy through internal disciplinary procedures, the external prosecution of alleged offenders, or both. Individuals who participate in acts of hazing will be held accountable under this policy and the Code of Student Conduct. For more information call the Office of Judicial Affairs at 443-3728.
Definitions (as of May 21, 2002): Hazing is punishable under New York State Law as follows:
- New York Penal Law 120.16; Hazing in the First Degree: A person is guilty of hazing in the first degree when, in the course of another person's initiation into or affiliation with any organization, he intentionally or recklessly engages in conduct which creates a substantial risk of physical injury to such other person or a third person and thereby causes injury. Hazing in the First Degree is a class A misdemeanor.
- New York Penal Law 120.17; Hazing in the Second Degree: A person is guilty of hazing in the second degree when, in the course of another person's initiation or affiliation with any organization, he intentionally or recklessly engages in conduct, which creates a substantial risk of physical injury to such other person or a third person. Hazing in the second degree is a violation.
Examples: Examples of hazing include, but are not limited to: forced consumption of alcohol or other substances, sleep deprivation, threats of harm, actual physical harm (e.g., paddling, beating, branding), performing any service or action under coercion or duress.
Sanctions: Hazing poses substantial risks to the safety and well being of individual students and the University community. As such, violations of this policy will result in referral to the Office of Judicial Affairs and possible disciplinary action which may include, but not be limited to, any or all of the following: suspension or expulsion from the University, loss of University recognition and privileges, referral to law enforcement, participation in educational programs, and other educational or remedial action appropriate to the circumstances.
Reporting: To make a report of hazing, or to determine whether a proposed activity constitutes or will constitute hazing, contact the Office of Student Life at 443-2718, the Office of Judicial Affairs at 443-3728, the Dean of Students Office at 443- 4424, or the Department of Public Safety at 443-2224. Anonymous reports also can be made to the Department of Public Safety through the Silent Witness Program or by calling 443-TIPS (8477).
Reservation of Rights: Syracuse University reserves the right to update and amend this policy at any time.
Policy Administration
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Date: October 2005
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