70|Page participates in hazing is subject to discipline under the Student Code of Conduct. As noted above, hazing is also subject to criminal penalties. Individuals and members of organizations who participate in hazing may be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with state law including Pennsylvania’s Timothy J. Piazza Anti-Hazing Law (18 Pa. C.S. §§ 2808-2809). Allegations of hazing by employees or university volunteers may be reported to the Office of Human Resources and Public Safety & Police Services (Public Safety); allegations against other individuals may also be reported to Public Safety. Individual students accused of hazing as part of a student organization, club, or group that is not an officially Recognized Student Organization under the Office of Student Involvement (e.g., intercollegiate athletic teams, academic groups, music groups/bands, etc.) are subject to the student conduct process under the Student Code of Conduct for their actions. Reported incidents of hazing involving unrecognized student organizations, clubs, teams, or groups will also be reported to the appropriate university authority that has oversight for a particular student group (e.g., coach) for follow-up and action (as needed). 5. Sanctions Students violating this policy may face sanctions including, but not limited to, the withholding of a diploma or transcript pending compliance with issued sanctions including meeting all conditions of probation, suspension, or dismissal as defined in the Student Code of Conduct. Recognized Student Organizations violating this policy may face sanctions including, but not limited to, probation, restitution, suspension of recognition, or indefinite revocation of recognition at Kutztown University as defined in the Student Organization Conduct Review Policy. 6. Scope of Policy Consistent with the Student Code of Conduct’s Jurisdiction policy (Article 3), this policy prohibits hazing on or off campus including on privately-owned property. 7. Reporting & Enforcement For EMERGENCY situations please call 911 or Public Safety at 610-683-4001. Any person experiencing, witnessing, or having knowledge of any behavior, conduct, or activity that may constitute hazing is encouraged to report the behavior to Public Safety, Office of Student Involvement, and/or the Dean of Students Office by submitting a Hazing Report Form (https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?Kutztown Univ&layout_id=2) or by contacting one of the offices listed below. Student organization, team, or club members should also immediately report any hazing incidents that occur within their organization through this process. While anonymous reports are accepted, the university may be limited in the scope of its response based on available information disclosed: Student Conduct Website (https://www.kutztown.edu/studentconduct) or Hazing Report Form (https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?KutztownUniv&layout_id=2) Public Safety & Police Services
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