Hazing Violations Involving Student Organizations - Christopher Newport University

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Hazing Violations Involving Student Organizations

In accordance with the Virginia Code §23.1-822, Christopher Newport University maintains and makes available this report of actual findings of violations of the institution's Hazing Policy and of federal and state laws pertaining to hazing, to the extent the violations were reported to campus authorities or local law enforcement. Data will be updated at least 10 calendar days before the beginning of each fall and spring semester

Any suspected hazing by an organization or member should be reported to the Center for Honor Enrichment and Community Standards by completing an incident report or by visiting their office in David Student Union 3127. Reports may also be made to University Police by contacting (757) 594-7777.

2021-22 Hazing Report

  • No reports

2022-23 Hazing Report

Date incident occurred: September 26, 2022

Dates investigation initiated and concluded: September 30 - November 7, 2022

Description of the incident

Expected members get unusual haircuts. Provided alcohol to new and underage members during an off-campus team event.

Charges

  • Hazing
  • Alcohol policy
  • Abusive conduct

Findings of responsibility

  • Hazing: Acknowledged responsibility
  • Alcoholic beverage policy: Acknowledged responsibility
  • Disorderly conduct: Not responsible
  • Abusive conduct: Not responsible

Sanctions

  • Disciplinary probation: October 13, 2022 - May 5, 2023
  • Anti-hazing training
  • Required on-going meetings with Director of Club Sports during spring 2023

Date incident occurred: April 4, 2023

Dates investigation initiated and concluded: April 18 - June 23, 2023

Description of the incident

Expected new members to drink alcohol and bodily fluid from boots and run around outside naked.

Charges

  • Hazing
  • Alcohol policy
  • Abusive conduct

Findings of responsibility

  • Hazing: Acknowledged responsibility
  • Drug policy: Not responsible
  • Disorderly conduct: Not responsible
  • Abusive conduct: Not responsible

Sanctions

  • Suspension: June 30, 2023 - May 6, 2024
  • Risk mitigation plan
  • On-going training

Date incident occurred: October 7, 2022

Dates investigation initiated and concluded: October 11 - November 7, 2022

Description of the incident

Required new members to clean, consume unknown food substances, and perform errands such as getting food or driving around current members at any time of day or night.

Charges

  • Hazing
  • Disorderly conduct

Findings of responsibility

  • Hazing: Responsible
  • Disorderly conduct: Not responsible

Sanctions

  • Disciplinary probation: December 6, 2022 - May 6, 2023
  • Anti-hazing training
  • Review of organization programs and traditions
  • Risk management plan

Date incident occurred: February 11, 2023

Dates investigation initiated and concluded: February 27 - March 16, 2023

Description of the incident

Delivered new members, blindfolded, to an undisclosed location and left them.

Charges

  • Hazing
  • Abusive conduct
  • Disorderly conduct

Findings of responsibility

  • Hazing: Acknowledged responsibility
  • Abusive and disorderly conduct: Not responsible

Sanctions

  • Disciplinary probation: March 16, 2023 - May 31, 2024
  • Executive council training with national organization
  • Organizational risk assessment
  • Member education plan

2023-24 Hazing Report

Date incident occurred: January 18, 2023

Date reported: August 16, 2023

Date investigation initiated and concluded: August 17 - September 14, 2023

Description of the incident

New members were degraded by current organization members who initiated activities that provided no legitimate purpose. 

Examples of new member behavior required by current members include: meeting at an off-campus location, changing clothes, utilizing "spit bags", kneeling, and consuming "watered-down chili".

New members were subjected to: being sprayed with a green substance, phallic symbols being drawn on their clothes, and eggs thrown at/cracked on them. 

Charges

  • Hazing
  • Abusive conduct
  • Disorderly conduct/infringing on the rights of others
  • Alcoholic beverage policy

Findings of responsibility

  • Hazing: Found responsible
  • Abusive conduct: Not responsible
  •  Disorderly conduct: Found responsible
  • Alcoholic beverage policy: Not responsible

Sanctions

  • Suspension: September 13, 2023 - May 30, 2025
  • Anti-hazing training
  • Review of organization programs and traditions
  • Risk management plan
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