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Help Stop Hazing at the University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota seeks to promote a safe environment where all students may participate in campus activities and organizations free of hazing. Hazing activities compromise the health, welfare, and safety of all Gophers. It is the responsibility of every member of the University of Minnesota community to prevent hazing from occurring or from continuing. 

Hazing Definition from University of Minnesota Twin Cities Student Conduct Code

Subd.14. Hazing.

Hazing means any behavior or activity that endangers the health or safety of an individual (including, without limitation, an act intended to cause personal degradation or humiliation), for the purpose of initiation in, admission to, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in a student group or University athletic team, regardless of the individual’s willingness to participate.

(Perceived) As Common Knowledge, and Why It's Important for you to Intervene
 

Students

Prevention and education efforts for students are built around online, research-based tools as well as real-time, in-depth, dynamic workshops for groups upon request or recommendation. Students included in prevention efforts include student group leaders, student group new members, student athletes, members of campus sport clubs, and others.  

The University of Minnesota has adopted “Hazing Prevention: It’s Everyone’s Responsibility™ (Hazing Prevention 101™ Online Program),” created as a partnership between Preventzone and AliveTek. Students and student leaders in groups across our campuses complete the introductory program and may complete additional topic specific follow up modules.

Staff, Faculty & Families 

As supporters of students and student involvement, staff, faculty, and family members may be the first to learn about hazing behaviors and have a duty to understand what to expect, how to intervene, and how to report these concerns.

  • Student group advisors who are employed by the University may access the Hazing Prevention online tools.
  • Staff and faculty who are required to complete Campus Security Authority Training will complete a segment including hazing identification and reporting.
  • Hazing awareness and prevention workshops are available upon request or recommendation for all campus departments.
  • A recorded webinar focusing on understanding hazing, how to report concerns, and expectations to report follow- up steps is available for all staff, faculty, and family members.
     

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Don’t assume someone else knows what you know

If you see or hear something that might be hazing, ask questions, find out what’s going on, and speak up. It’s always okay to check in or pass it along to someone who can help.