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Policy Statement: Hazing is against the law (Section 3-607, Criminal Law Article,
Annotated Code of Maryland) and is strictly prohibited at Towson University
(University). Hazing risks human lives, mistreats those involved and jeopardizes the
affiliation of campus organizations at this University. The most damaging action a
campus organization (social, honor, service, athletics) can take is to engage in Hazing.
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Definitions:
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Team initiations.
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Kidnapping.
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Road trips taken that have not been authorized by the Towson University
senior administrators (i.e., the Associate Vice President of Campus Life or
the Director of Athletics and/or their designees).
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Any other activities not consistent with the academic mission of the
University.
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Procedures:
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Recognized Organizations including Competitive Sporting Clubs Any sanctions will be imposed by OSCCE. This decision will include
input from the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs-Campus Life,
the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs, and the Director of
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Related Policies:
Approval Date: 08/27/2012
Effective Date: 08/27/2012
Approved by: Presidents Council 08/22/2012
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