久久福利国产 prohibits any form of Hazing, whether on or off campus, by any student(s), group(s) of students, or Student Organization(s) affiliated with 久久福利国产. It applies to all (a) student members of the College; (b) all Student Organizations as defined in this policy; and (c) other persons associated with a Student Organization, which could include employees, volunteers, or contractors.
Hazing Defined
Hazing is defined as an intentional, knowing, or reckless act, on or off campus, committed by any person (whether individually, in concert with others or on behalf of an organization) against any other person (whether or not that other person provided consent or is a willing participant) that:
- Is committed during initiation into, an affiliation with, the maintenance of membership in, or the enhancement of status in, a Student Organization; and
- Uses or creates an unreasonable risk of physical or psychological injury (Hazing shall not include reasonable and customary risks, such physical preparation associated with an athletic team).
Examples of Hazing, include but are not limited to:
- Causing, coercing, or forcing consumption of alcohol, drugs, or other substances.
- Physical abuse (e.g., paddling, beating, branding, forced or coerced calisthenics, exposure to the elements).
- Sleep deprivation.
- Confinement or isolation.
- Forced servitude.
- Conduct that causes physical injury, emotional distress, or humiliation.
- Compelling individuals to engage in sexual behaviors, sexual or racial harassments or slurs or exhibitionism.
- Any activity that creates a reasonable likelihood of bodily injury.
- Any other conduct prohibited as Hazing under applicable state or federal law.
Policies & Laws
听In October 2018, the Timothy J. Piazza Antihazing Law was signed in Pennsylvania. The law, which became a model for other states, was designed to support student safety and well-being in the Commonwealth. It is important to recognize that within Pennsylvania, there are different types of hazing including hazing (summary or misdemeanor), aggravated hazing (felony), institutional hazing, and organizational hazing.听
听In December 2024, President Biden signed the Stop Campus Hazing Act into law. This act amended听the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to share specific information related to hazing (i.e., definition, reporting process, investigation process), disclose hazing incidents in the Campus Hazing Transparency Report, and more.
Reporting & Resources
Reporting Options
Reports may be made by students, employees, parents, or third parties.
Notice or complaints about Hazing may be made using any of the following options:
File a report or Formal Complaint with, or give verbal notice to, Student Accountability and Restorative Practices (SARP), Public Safety, or any CSA, as listed below. Such a report or Formal Complaint may be made at any time (including during non-business hours) by using the telephone number or email address, or by mail, to the offices listed below or any other official listed.
- Dean of Students, Student Accountability and Restorative Practices (SARP), Seeley Hall Room G02, (570) 955-1530
- Associate Dean of Students, Student Accountability and Restorative Practices (SARP), Seeley Hall Room G03, (570) 955-1522
- SARP@lackawanna.edu
- Public Safety Department, 540 Wyoming Ave., (570) 961-7899 or (570) 241-2022, PublicSafety@lackawanna.edu
Confidential Resources (CSAs):
- Student Wellness Program Director 鈥揂ngeli Hall Office 102 – (570) 955-1478
- Student Wellness Program Coordinator 鈥� Angeli Hall Office 103 鈥� (570) 955-1466
- Manager of Student Advocacy 鈥� Angeli Hall Office 104 鈥� (570) 961-7869
- Studentwellness@lackawanna.edu
- Athletic Trainers
Report online, using the reporting form posted in the Rave Guardian app . Anonymous reports are accepted but can give rise to a need to investigate to determine if the parties can be identified. If not, no further formal action is taken, though measures intended to protect the community may be enacted.
In the event of emergency, please call 911 first.
Education & Prevention
Hazing Education and Prevention Programs
The College is committed to preventing Hazing and maintaining and implementing sustainable Hazing prevention efforts. To that end, the College administers Hazing Education and Prevention Programs (鈥淧rograms鈥�). The sections below detail the requirements for the Programs and those offices responsible for administering the Programs.
Requirements The College鈥檚 Hazing Education and Prevention Programs will address (1) education on the definition of Hazing, (2) effective bystander intervention practices, (3) clear direction on where to report Hazing, and (4) resources available to College Members related to Hazing and Hazing prevention. Additionally, all prevention efforts are research-informed and aligned with best practices.
Responsibilities for Programs for Students, Faculty, and Staff
- Hazing Education and Prevention Programs for Students: Student Engagement is responsible for developing and facilitating Hazing Prevention Programs for students, student groups, and other College-recognized Student Organizations.
- Hazing Education and Prevention Programs for Staff and Faculty: Human Resources is responsible for developing and facilitating Hazing Prevention Programs for staff and faculty.
Institutional Reports
久久福利国产 is committed to maintaining a safe educational environment and to complying with all applicable federal and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania laws concerning hazing prevention, reporting, and transparency.听 In accordance with Pennsylvania鈥檚 Timothy J. Piazza Anti-Hazing Law, twice a year (Jan. 1, and June 1) the College will provide a report that includes information about violations that have been reported to the College for the prior five (5) consecutive years.听 This information will be posted on the College鈥檚 publicly accessible website.听 Copies of the report are also available by contacting the Public Safety Department at (570)961-7899 or (570)241-2022, or via email at PublicSafety@lackawanna.edu.
This report shall include: the subject of the report; the date the subject was charged; a general description of the violation, investigation, findings, and any applicable sanctions; and the date the matter was resolved.听 Personally identifiable information of individual students shall not be included.听
In December 2024, the Stop Campus Hazing Act was signed into law by President Biden. The act requires colleges to compile and publish a听Campus Hazing Transparency Report (CHTR)听that summarizes findings concerning any student organization found in violation of the institution鈥檚 hazing policy. The report must include the name of the student organization, a general description of the violation, and related dates (date of alleged incident, date of initiation of investigation, date the investigation ended with a finding, and date the institution provided notice to the organization of the finding)
2025
There were no reported violations of hazing for Calendar Year 2025 (Jan. 1 鈥� December 31).
2024
There were no reported violations of hazing for Calendar Year 2024 (Jan. 1 鈥� December 31).
2023
There were no reported violations of hazing for Calendar Year 2023 (Jan. 1 鈥� December 31).
2022
There were no reported violations of hazing for Calendar Year 2022 (Jan. 1 鈥� December 31).
2021
There were no reported violations of hazing for Calendar Year 2021 (Jan. 1 鈥� December 31).