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Hazing Prevention

Clinton Community College prohibits all students, student organizations, staff, faculty, visitors, licensees, and other guests from engaging in hazing.

The term ‘hazing’ is defined as any intentional, knowing, or reckless act committed by a person (whether individually or in concert with other persons) against another person or persons regardless of the willingness of such other person or persons to participate, that:

  • is committed in the course of an initiation into, an affiliation with, or the maintenance of membership in, a student organization; and
  • causes or creates a risk, above the reasonable risk encountered in the course of participation in the institution of higher education or the organization (such as the physical preparation necessary for participation in an athletic team), of physical or psychological injury including—
    • whipping, beating, striking, electronic shocking, placing of a harmful substance on someone’s body, or similar activity;
    • causing, coercing, or otherwise inducing sleep deprivation, exposure to the elements, confinement in a small space, extreme calisthenics, or other similar activity;
    • causing, coercing, or otherwise inducing another person to consume food, liquid, alcohol, drugs, or other substances;
    • causing, coercing, or otherwise inducing another person to perform sexual acts;
    • any activity that places another person in reasonable fear of bodily harm through the use of threatening words or conduct;
    • any activity against another person that includes a criminal violation of local, State, Tribal, or Federal law; and
    • any activity that induces, causes, or requires another person to perform a duty or task that involves a criminal violation of local, State, Tribal, or Federal law.”

For the purpose of this policy, a student organization is defined as “an organization at Clinton Community College (such as a club, society, association, athletic team, or student government) in which two or more of the members are students enrolled at the college, whether or not the organization is established or recognized by the college.

Where there is probable cause to believe the above regulation has been violated, the College will investigate and pursue strong disciplinary action through its established procedures including the student conduct process.

This discipline includes the possibility of suspension, expulsion, or other appropriate disciplinary action, and in the case of an organization authorizing such conduct, rescission of permission for that organization to operate on College property.

Such penalties shall be in addition to any penalty pursuant to the penal law or any other law to which a violator or organization may be subject.

An individual charged with a criminal violation or crime under state, federal, tribal or local law related to conduct prohibited above will be subject to the college disciplinary procedures, whether or not criminal prosecution is pending.

This rule shall be deemed to be part of the by-laws of all organizations operating on the College campus or affiliated with Clinton Community College.

All students will be made aware of the college position relative to hazing. Individuals or organizations involved in hazing practices shall be subject to college disciplinary procedures, as well as to applicable local, state, or federal laws.

How to Report

Any incidents of suspected hazing can be reported to the Dean of Student Affairs office. These reports can be submitted anonymously; all reports will be investigated.

Investigations that do not result in a finding of formal violations of the Code of Conduct or state or federal law shall not be included in the college’s Clery report. The report shall not include any personal or identifying information of individual student members and shall be subject to the requirements of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, U.S.C. Sec. 1232g.

The Campus Hazing Transparency Report

We will provide a biennial report of all hazing incidents. The first report will be published on the Clinton Community College website by December 23, 2025.

Campus Hazing Statistics will also be reported in the Annual Security Report beginning in 2026.

Prevention and Awareness Programs

All students will receive information about hazing through email and at orientation. It is recommended that all students complete the online training program, “Recognize and Prevent Hazing”. This training will be required for student athletes, members of student senate, club members, coaches and club advisors. This training must be completed within two weeks of the first meeting of the organization or team. Failure to complete this training may result in suspension from the team or organization.

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