Fraternity hazing is on the rise again. What are we doing to proactively prevent hazing, other than ineffective websites and online training?
First and foremost, I want to reiterate that hazing is not tolerated at Ohio University – not within our sororities and fraternities, our athletic teams, sports clubs, registered student organizations, the band or anywhere else.
We take our responsibility to fully investigate all allegations of hazing very seriously, and any organization and/or individuals within an organization found responsible of hazing may face disciplinary action up to and/or including expulsion from the University and criminal charges.
We also work hard to foster a campus environment that is aware of, and responsive to, the reality that reporting hazing is the requirement of every member of the University community as outlined within OHIO’s policy against hazing.
OHIO is consistently working to expand and refine our overall approach to our ongoing hazing awareness and prevention efforts, many of which begin before a student sets foot on campus. You can learn more about our ongoing hazing education, training, prevention and reporting efforts online.