Hazing Information and Resources

What is Hazing?

Hazing is defined as any conduct, whether on or off campus, that recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student regardless of the person's willingness to participate, or that destroys or removes public or private property for initiation or admission into or affiliation with any student organization.

Hazing violates 91影视 Newport's Standards of Student Conduct and applies to all students, student organizations, and athletic teams.

ASUN Hazing Policy

91影视 Newport strictly prohibits hazing in any form by any member of the college community, including students, faculty, staff, athletic teams, and recognized organizations at ASUN. Participation in hazing activities is considered a serious offense and will result in disciplinary actions. This includes activities which occur both on and off campus.

Examples of Hazing

The following are common examples of hazing divided in three categories: subtle, harassment, and violent. It is impossible to list every possible hazing behavior but the following list provides some examples.

Subtle Hazing:

Requiring new members to perform unnecessary duties not expected of existing members.
Forced physical exercises, like push-ups or runs
Sleep deprivation
Assigning meaningless or impossible tasks
Required greetings or ways of interacting with older members
Required carrying of certain items
Restriction of communication or forced periods of silence
Socially isolating new members

Harassment Hazing:

Yelling or screaming at new members
Personal servitude, like errands, cooking, or cleaning
Lineups for interrogation, demeaning, or intimidation
Wearing embarrassing or uncomfortable clothing
Assigning pranks that involve theft or harassment of others
Forced confinement, often with loud music
"Drop-offs" where new members are abandoned and forced to find their way back
Verbal abuse
Sleep deprivation

Violent Hazing:

Forced or coerced alcohol or drug consumption
Beating, paddling, or other forms of assault
Branding or burning
Forced ingestion of vile substances
Water intoxication
Expecting abuse or mistreatment of animals
Public nudity
Bondage or abductions/kidnaps
Exposure to extreme weather without proper protection
Compelled sexual activity

It's important to remember that even activities perceived as "harmless" or involving consent can still constitute hazing if they emphasize power imbalances or cause humiliation, embarrassment, or endangerment.

How to Report Hazing

Any member of the college community who witnesses or suspects hazing must report the incident to the Office of Student Conduct or the Office of Campus Police. Reports may also be made anonymously.

ASUN Dean for Students Office: 870-512-7859
ASUN Campus Police: 870-512-7886 鈥揘ewport; 870-680-8950 -Jonesboro; 870-358-8633- Marked Tree
ASUN Hazing Incident Report Form

Hazing Awareness and Prevention Education

Programs to educate on hazing awareness and prevention will be provided to students, staff, and faculty. These programs will be offered annually online or in person. The programs will be targeted to reach all members of the college community and will include primary prevention strategies.

Resources

is a leading national organization dedicated to providing current information related to hazing and hazing prevention to individuals and organizations. Resources offered on their website include, information about what you can do, links to videos, personal stories, newsletters, and National Hazing Prevention Week initiatives.

provides accurate, up-to-date hazing information for students, parents, and educators and a list of hazing laws by state. It includes informative articles on hazing in various contexts, including high schools, the military, athletic teams, and fraternities and sororities. The website also provides information about the National Study of Student Hazing and the Hazing Prevention Consortium, a multi-year research-to-practice initiative led by StopHazing to build an evidence base for hazing prevention on college campuses in the U.S. and beyond.

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