Hazing Policy

St. Norbert College Hazing Policy

Hazing is any action or situation intentionally created that causes embarrassment, harassment or ridicule and risks emotional and/or physical harm to members of a group or team, whether new or not, regardless of the person’s willingness to participate. Hazing is also defined as an act which endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student, or which destroys or removes public or private property, for the purpose of initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in a group or organization. While positive initiation traditions can serve as building blocks to camaraderie, it is important to recognize when an activity constitutes hazing. Further, it is important to note that social pressure can constitute forced or requisite participation, even if the activity is claimed to be voluntary.

Wisconsin Hazing Law

A student, group, organization, or team found responsible for hazing will be subject to disciplinary action. Hazing is also a violation of the criminal statutes of the State of Wisconsin. Accordingly, students may also be charged with alleged violations of these statutes (Wisconsin State Statute 948.51) by state law enforcement authorities.

Stop Campus Hazing Act

The Stop Campus Hazing Act has set a standard across the United States to provide prevention, resources and statistics surrounding hazing on college campus. Feel free to take a look at the Hazing Transparency Report.

Adjudication Process

In many cases the student(s) involved will face disciplinary action separate from an organizational review. Students who are involved and charged with hazing will be subjected to the Student Judicial process. In addition to individual students being held accountable for their personal violations of college policy, the involved organization may be subject to an organizational review. An organizational review through the Center for student Engagement will seek facts of the matter and consider how it will impact the student organization.

Athletes will be adjudicated individually for their part in policy violations. If the incident involves a specific athletic team, Judicial Affairs will work with the Director of Athletics to determine an appropriate course of action for the team.

Individuals found responsible for Hazing are subject to sanctioning up to and including expulsion from the college. A hold on registration is placed until completion of sanctions in cases of suspension. At each level, other appropriate requirements may be included for the purpose of preventing future violations.

Prevention Strategies

St. Norbert College has a comprehensive hazing prevention program that includes awareness initiatives, mandatory education for athletes and Greek chapter leaders.

Starting in Summer 2025, a hazing prevention working group meet to discuss and organize campus prevention and education efforts on campus. This group will continue to meet to discuss what is needed by the student population.

Vector Solutions

All first year students have been sent a Vector Solutions Course that provides information in regards to how to prevent hazing from happening and provided education surrounding being a bystander.

SNC in 3D

SNC in 3D is a campus-wide educational program that promotes education on behaviors that prevent sexual misconduct and interpersonal violence, as well as positive behaviors that protect and keep others from dangerous or unsafe situations. SNC in 3D encourages students to create a culture that does not tolerate violence or disrespectful behaviors toward other

Antihazing Campaign

This campaign aligns with the National Hazing Prevention week where student organizations pledge to not particpate in hazing actvites.