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Student Planner 2007-2008

Policy on Hazing

Hazing, defined by the Fraternity Executive Association and accepted by the University of Missouri-St. Louis, is any intentional action taken or situation created, whether on or off University premises, that produces mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule. This includes but is not limited to: paddling in any form, creation of excessive fatigue, physical or psychological shocks, wearing apparel publicly which is conspicuous and not normally in good taste, engaging in public stunts and buffoonery, morally degrading or humiliating games and activities, involuntary labor, or any activity not consistent with the University of Missouri Board of Curators Standard of Student Conduct.

The University of Missouri-St. Louis does not condone or tolerate hazing of any type by an organization, or by an individual against another individual.

The Office of Student Life will investigate any incident in which a charge of hazing has been made. University recognition may be temporarily withdrawn pending hearings and due process procedures. Should it be determined that a student organization or any of its members is guilty of hazing as previously defined, sanctions may include but are not limited to:

  1. automatic and indefinite suspension of campus recognition with an accompanying loss of all campus privileges (i.e., use of facilities, student services, etc.);

  2. disciplinary action against those members involved in the incident(s) including suspension or expulsion from the University.

Each organizational president (or equivalent officer) is required to read and sign the University's Policy on Hazing at the first regular meeting at which he or she presides. This policy, signed by the incoming president (or equivalent officer), must accompany any notification of a change in officers submitted to the Office of Student Life. Failure to do so will result in the automatic imposition of inactive status on the organization with an accompanying loss of all University privileges until such time as the signed policy is submitted.