Hazing Policy
Hazing, or conspiracy to haze. Hazing is defined as any method of initiation or pre-initiation into a student organization or student body, whether or not the organization or body is officially recognized by an educational institution, which is likely to cause serious bodily injury to any former, current, or prospective student of any school, community college, college, university or other educational institution in this state (Penal Code 245.6), and in addition, any act likely to cause physical harm, personal degradation or disgrace resulting in physical or mental harm, to any former, current, or prospective student of any school, community college, college, university or other educational institution.
Neither the express or implied consent of a victim of hazing, nor the lack of active participation in a particular hazing incident is a defense. Apathy or acquiescence in the presence of hazing is not a neutral act, and is also a violation of this section.
Facts About Hazing
- Hazing is about power and control. Hazers tend to have a need to feel powerful and in control of others. Those being hazed often have a desire to be accepted into the group.
- Although the excuses for hazing tend to be along the lines of the activities build trust, in reality, it does just the opposite and there are plenty of other less-risky activities a group leader can do with a group of new members to build trust, respect, and togetherness that is not hazing.
- It only takes one person willing and able to have the courage and integrity to break hazing traditions. In the end, it is most important to do what is right.
Resources
1-888-NOT-HAZE
University Police Department non-emergency number, 661-654-2677
Ruby Alvarez, Director of Student Involvement, 661-654-3346
Claudia Catota, Assistant to the President for Equity, Inclusion, & Compliance, 661-654-2137
Student Health Services, 661-654-3366
stophazing.org
THE CSUB ALCOHOL AND DRUG EDUCATION COMMITTEE IS FOUNDED UPON SEVERAL GUIDING PRINCIPLES.
THESE ARE:
- Provide a safe and secure environment for all students.
- Encourage student health and wellness in an environment supportive of learning.
- Promote healthy choices for students.
- Enforce laws and policies consistently concerning the use of alcohol.
- Support students who choose not to drink and show that there are nonalcoholic ways to have fun.
- Support, safe, legal, responsible, moderate consumption of alcohol for those who choose to drink.
- Encourage students to take responsibility for each other.
- Provide assistance or referrals, if appropriate, to those students who need support, treatment and services.
There is much more information available at the CSUB Alcohol and Drug Education Website (Link coming soon). This web site was designed for students of CSUB. At this site you will find various alcohol education flyers, special outreach activities plus information about the CSUB alcohol policy.
Questions about Alcohol and Drug Education, contact Lauren Hedlund, M.S., Health Educator, SHS (661) 654-3305 or email lhedlund1@csub.edu.
CSU Bakersfield does not discriminate on the basis of gender, which includes sex and gender identity or gender expression, or sexual orientation in its education programs or activities.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender or sexual orientation in employment, as well as in all education programs and activities operated by the University (both on and off campus), including admissions. The protection against discrimination on the basis of gender or sexual orientation includes sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and gender based dating and domestic violence and stalking.
What Is Covered by Title IX?
- Sexual Discrimination
- Sexual Harassment
- Gender Discrimination
- Sexual Misconduct
- Sexual Exploitation
- Stalking
- Domestic Violence
- Rape and Sexual Assault
- Gender Equity in Athletics
WHOM SHOULD I CONTACT?
The campus Title IX Coordinator is available to provide you with written and verbal information regarding the applicable University complaint procedure for investigating and addressing your reported incident. Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator is listed above.
TITLE IX COORDINATORS and DEPUTY TITLE IX COORDINATORS
Marcus Brown (Title IX Coordinator)
9001 Stockdale Highway, BDC 33
Bakersfield, CA 93311-1022
661-654-2713
mbrown59@csub.edu
Duties and responsibilities: monitoring and oversight of Title IX policy at the University, including coordination of training, education, communications, and administration of grievance procedures for faculty, staff, students and other members of the University community.
Cindy Goodmon (Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Athletics)
9001 Stockdale Hwy, GYM 113
Bakersfield, CA 93311-1022
661-654-2346
cgoodmon@csub.edu
The Deputy Title IX Coordinator is available to explain the university’s complaint process for student athletes, available resources, and collaborate with the Title IX Coordinator to respond to Title IX issues within athletics.
Emily Callahan (Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Student Conduct)
9001 Stockdale Hwy, CAF 107
Bakersfield, CA 93311-1022
661-654-2680
epoole1@csub.edu
The Deputy Title IX Coordinator is available to explain the university’s complaint process for students, available resources, and collaborate with the Title IX Coordinator to respond to Title IX issues within the student community.
Hilda Nieblas (Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Housing)
9001 Stockdale Hwy, Student Housing East
Bakersfield, CA 93311-1022
661-654-3013
hnieblas@csub.edu
The Deputy Title IX Coordinator is available to explain the university’s complaint process for housing students, available resources, and collaborate with the Title IX Coordinator to respond to Title IX issues within the housing community.
Ruby Alvarez (Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Student Organizations)
9001 Stockdale Hwy, CAF 153
Bakersfield, CA 93311-1022
661-654-3013
hnieblas@csub.edu
The Deputy Title IX Coordinator is available to explain the university’s complaint
process for students, available resources, and collaborate with the Title IX Coordinator
to respond to Title IX issues within the student community.
OPTIONS FOR CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT
If you want to talk to someone confidentially, the following people and organizations offer support and are not mandated to report to university officials:
CSU Bakersfield Counseling Center
(661) 654-3366
Located in the Student Health Center
Campus Advocate
(661) 654-6210
advocate@csub.edu
Located in Rohan Hall, Room 102
Alumni/Alumnae Initiated member who has graduated from college or otherwise been granted alumni status by the organization: alumnus (male), alumni (men), alumna (female), alumnae (women)
Badge/Pin Given and worn at official functions with at least business attire by initiated members of the organization
Bid A formal invitation to join a particular fraternity/sorority extended by a chapter
Bid Day The last day of recruitment in which new members receive bids to join a particular fraternity/sorority
Big/Little Terms used for mentors assigned between new members and initiated members; the initiated members (bigs) are charged with guiding the new members (littles)
Collegian/Collegiate An initiated member of a fraternity/sorority currently enrolled in college who has not been granted alumni/alumna status
Colony An organization which has received approval from the university and recognized by one of the Greek governing councils but is in a trial period with their (inter)national organization
Continuous Open Bidding (COB) If a Panhellenic Association organization does not reach the total allowable membership, or if they do not reach quota, during primary recruitment, they may hold additional recruitment events and offer additional bids
Dues Monetary cost of membership in an organization; are used to over chapter operations, materials, and programs
Expansion Process of an organization beginning a new chapter or re-activating a dormant chapter at a university
Founders Day An event celebrated by organizations to highlight the founding of their organization and celebrate its history
Fraternity/Sorority Advisor (FSA) Campus-based professional that serves as a resource to all Greek-lettered organizations hosted at the university
Headquarters (HQ) The central office of the Regional/Inter/National Greek organization
Informational A meeting held by a chapter for prospective members who are seeking general information about the organization
Intake The membership selection process for historically African-American sororities and fraternities
Initiation/Cross Over A process during which new members receive lifelong membership privileges into the organization they have chosen
Legacy A potential member who is related to an initiated member of the organization (collegian or alumni/alumna). Each organization has its own definition of "legacy". Legacies are not guaranteed a bid from the organization they are a legacy to, nor are they required to select the organization as their preference during the recruitment process
Line Brothers/Sisters or New Member Class Individuals who are members of the same intake or new member class
Neophyte (Neo) The newest members of an oranization; typically designated as such until another intake process occurs
New Member A student who has accepted the bid or invitation to membership but has not yet been initiated/crossed
Philanthropy A charity or fundraiser the organization supports
Probate A show used to introduce new members of the organization
Prophytes Term used to refer to older members of the organizations
Potential New Member (PNM) A college student not affiliated with an organization who is eligible and interested in joining by attending recruitment/intake activities
Quota A set number of new members a Panhellenic sorority can extend bids to
Recruitment Organized effort to meet potential new members to join a chapter
Recruitment Counselor Collegiate sorority member who guides potential new members during the process of Panhellenic primary recruitment
Ritual A secret ceremony of a Greek organization performed by initiated members that is prescribed and endorsed by the chapter's HQ
Rush An outdated term that was replaced by "recruitment"
Stroll/Step Show A line dance/routine done by members of cultural Greek organizations