Stop Campus Hazing Act

The Stop Campus Hazing Act (SCHA) requires colleges and universities to disclose hazing incidents in their annual security reports.  It mandates that institutions define hazing, compile statistics on reported cases, and establish transparent policies for reporting and prevention. 

SCCC is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive campus community. 

SCCC prohibits any form of hazing, including acts of physical abuse, psychological harm, forced consumption of substances, humiliation, or other activities that degrade individuals. Participation in, encouragement of, or failure to report hazing activities will result in disciplinary action. SCCC will investigate all reports of hazing and will take appropriate disciplinary or legal action in accordance with College policy, state or federal laws.

Definitions

Hazing: Any intentional, knowing, or reckless act, committed by a person or group, against another person or persons, regardless of whether the victim consents, that

• •  Occurs during initiation, affiliation, or membership maintenance in a student organization; and
  • Creates a risk (beyond ordinary activities) of physical or psychological injury, including:
    • Physical Abuse.
    • Forced consumption of substances.
    • Sleep deprivation, exposure to element, or extreme calisthenics.
    • Sexual exploitation or coercion.
    • Threats and/or intimidation.
    • Any act violating local, state, or federal laws.
• Student Organization: An organization at an institution of higher education – including social clubs, societies, athletic teams, fraternities, sororities, bands, or student government – comprising of two or more enrolled students, whether officially recognized by the institution or not.
• Good Faith Report: A report made with an honest belief that hazing has occurred, regardless of the outcome of the investigation.