Anti-Hazing Procedure– 50.02.05

Hazing is strictly prohibited at Howard Community College whether occurring on or off campus. The implied or expressed consent of another person to hazing is not a defense to violation of the student conduct policy or the terms and conditions of this procedure.

Hazing is prohibited under Maryland law. A person may not recklessly or intentionally do an act or create a situation that subjects a student to the risk of serious bodily injury for the purpose of an initiation into a student organization.

Hazing is defined as conduct when engaged in for the purposes of admission, initiation or continued association with an organization or group of two or more individuals which subjects another person to physical harm or pain, emotional distress, humiliation, personal degradation, or harm from unreasonable requirements not relevant to the group’s legitimate activities.

Incidents of hazing are reported to the Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities and reports are submitted via the Code of Conduct reporting form (https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?HowardCC&layout_id=3). Reports of hazing will be promptly investigated and adjudicated through HCC’s student disciplinary procedures. Individual students and student groups may also be subject to interim disciplinary actions including, but not limited to: no contact notice; campus restrictions; and interim suspension while a disciplinary review is pending. Students who violate anti-hazing laws may also be subject to criminal charges, and the college will cooperate with law enforcement on such investigations.

The college collects and reports statistical information regarding hazing incidents as required by law.

The college provides hazing awareness and prevention resources to all students, faculty, and staff on an annual basis.

Effective Date: June 18, 2025

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