Hazing
Hazing, which is defined in the Code of Student Conduct, as well as the failure to report hazing by an individual or organization, are misdemeanors in the state of Texas (Texas Education Code, Sections 37.151-37.157 & Section 51.936) Violators can be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. This may include imprisonment, fines, and community service.
If an incident of hazing is found to have occurred by the University community, penalties may be imposed upon both the individuals and the organizations.
Becoming more aware of what constitutes hazing, and informing students of the risks and dangers of hazing are steps that will help stop hazing. All members of the University community share the responsibility to challenge and make known to the Student Judicial Programs and/or local law enforcement agency acts of apparent hazing. Individuals who participate in acts of hazing as perpetrators of victims are personally accountable under the Code of Student Conduct (Part IX, Section B, Number 9).
From 1995-2001, one registered student organization’s national charter was withdrawn, and one registered student organization was found in violation of Part IX, Section B, Number 7 “Hazing” of the Code of Student Conduct.
Alleged violations of Hazing should be reported to the Texas Tech Police
Department or the appropriate law enforcement agency and the Student Judicial Programs.