Hazing Prevention

Board Policy 1900.5.2 (page 111)

Board Policy 1900.5.3 (page 111)

Student Handbook (pages 60-61)

Residence Hall Handbook (page 22)

Campus Hazing Transparency Report

A key requirement of the Stop Campus Hazing Act, the Campus Hazing Transparency Report is designed to enhancePublic awareness of hazing incidents in higher education and help create a system of accountability. It mandates that colleges and universities participation in federal financial aid programs collect and publicly disclose information about student organizations found responsible for hazing violations.

Key Features of the Report:

1. Collection of Information.
• Institutions must begin gathering hazing incident data by July 1, 2025.
• Data Must include cases where a student organization was found responsible for hazing
2. Public Availability.
• The report must be made available to the institution's public website within 12 months of the Act's enactment.
• it must be updated as least twice a year to reflect new incidents
3. Contents of the Report:
   for each hazing violation, the report must include:
• name of student organization involved.
• Description of the violation, including whether it involved alcohol or drugs.
• Institutions's findings and any sanctions imposed on the organization.
• key dated including
1. when the alleged incident occurred.
2. when the investigation started and concluded
3. When the institution notified the organization of the findings
4. Data Privacy:
• The report must not include personally identifiable information about individual students, ensuring compiance with the Family Educational rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
5. Additional information:
• institutions may provide state law requirements or additional details for content.
• The report must remain publicly available for at least five years after publication
6. Exemptions
• institutions are required to create a report until they have a finding of a hazing violation.
• if no new hazing violations occur during an update period, no update is necessary

Miles Community College will maintain and publicly report findings of hazing violations by any student organization, athletic team, or or living groups. the report will include any violations of the code of conduce, anti-hazing policies, or state or federal laws relating to hazing of offenses related to alcohol, drugs, sexual assault, or physical assault.

the link to this report will be updated as a report in comiles or incidents occur.

Miles Community College shall provide incoming students with an educational program on hazing on an annual basis. The program should include information on hazing prevention , awareness, intervention, and the hazing policy at the collage. Information will be provided at each Student Orientation and Registration (SOAR) session, through annual Welcome Wagon educational sessions, through Student Athlete Orientation, and other various outreach events throughout the year. Additionally, campus employees will receive training through Campus Security Authority training

Reporting a suspected Violation

Any person should report a hazing concern if they believe it has occurred or have reasonable cause to believe it will happen. According to the low, "Reasonable cause" means a person who witnessed hazing or receives a credible written or oral report alleging hazing or potential or planned hazing activity.

the button below provides the link to the report form used by Miles Community College to report suspected hazing issues. This report is sent to the Behavioral Intervention Team. Should you have addition questions, do not hesitate contacting the Vice President of Student Engagement at (406)874-6226

• Complete the hazing Reporting Form at the link below.
• Include a description of the hazing behavior, individuals and/or whether organizations involved, when/where the hazing occurred and whether the hazing is ongoing
• Include any photos or videos you would like to submit
• you'll receive an automated response to confirm receipt of your report
• you may receive a response from a MCC behavioral intervention team member during normal business hours to ask clarifying questions and acknowledge receipt of your report.
• A case will be created and will follow the appropriate process for hazing investigations