Student Conduct & Regulations 71|Page www.kutztown.edu/thekey Kutztown University and its organizations are subject to criminal penalties for intentionally, knowingly and recklessly promoting or facilitating hazing or aggravated hazing. Consent is not a defense to a criminal charge of hazing or a charge under Kutztown University’s Student Code of Conduct, Student Organization Conduct Review Process or this policy. The sanctioning or approval of the conduct by a university employee/volunteer is not a defense to a criminal charge of hazing or a charge under the university’s Student Code of Conduct. Penalty & Enforcement Any organization found to have engaged in hazing is subject to discipline under but not limited to, the Student Organization Conduct Review Process and the sanctions noted below. Any individual student who 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. Allegations of hazing by employees or university volunteers may be reported to the Office of Human Resources and/or University police; allegations against other individuals may also be reported to University police. Individual students accused of hazing as part of a student group which does not fall under the official student organization recognition process of the Office of Student Involvement (e.g., intercollegiate athletic teams, academic groups, music groups/bands, etc.) are subject to the standard student conduct process for their actions. Reported incidents of hazing involving such student groups will also be reported to the appropriate University authority(ies) for group-wide follow-up and action (as needed). Sanctions Students violating this policy may face sanctions including but not limited to fines, the withholding of a diploma or transcript pending compliance with rules or pending compliance with rules or payment of fines, probation, suspension, or dismissal. Organizations violating this policy may face sanctions including but not limited to fines, rescission of permission to operate on campus or other school property and rescission of permission to operate under the sanction or recognition of Kutztown University. 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. Reporting & Enforcement For EMERGENCY situations please call 911 or Public Safety at 610-683-4001. Any person experiencing or witnessing behavior suspected to be hazing is encouraged to report the behavior to Public Safety & Police Services, Office of Student Involvement and/or the Dean of Students Office by submitting the following online Hazing Report Form or by contacting one of the offices listed below:
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