Indiana University Bloomington joined the multi-year Hazing Prevention Consortium through Stop Hazing to inform our campus-wide hazing prevention efforts. As part of the consortium, we are working alongside similar institutions and utilizing data to inform our prevention efforts. In January 2024, we created the Hazing Prevention Coalition, which is comprised of representatives from the departments below.
National partnership to prevent hazing
Hazing Prevention Coalition Members
Our Hazing Prevention Coalition members represent the following departments:
- Office of Student Conduct
- Multicultural Greek Council
- Office of First Year Experience Programs
- Recreational Sports
- Kelley School of Business
- Office of International Services
- Office of Student Life
- Interfraternity Council
- Office of Sexual Violence Prevention and Victim Advocacy
- Substance Use Intervention Services
- Dean of Students
- Office of Institutional Equity
- Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life
- Athletics Department
- Student Involvement and Leadership Center
- Culture of Care
- IU Student Government
- O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs
- Groups Scholars Program
- IU Housing
- National Pan-Hellenic Council
- IU Police Department
- Student Wellness
- Panhellenic Association
Hazing prevention initiatives
Organizations, classes, and departments can request hazing prevention training. Workshops are provided to students, staff, and faculty and can be adapted to meet the needs of their audience.
Time, Place, Manner
Identifying whether an activity could be considered “hazing” can require examination beyond the basic facts. We use distinguishing factors—time, place, and manner—to further determine how an event should be interpreted.
Time
- When is the activity happening?
- How long is it happening for?
- Does it make sense? Could it change?
Place
- Where is the activity happening?
- Could it happen in a better location?
Manner
- How is the activity being conducted?
- Does it align with the organization or activity’s purpose?
- Could it be done in a safer way?
- Is there a better or different activity that could help us achieve the same goal?
Considerations for creating hazing-free activities
As you are brainstorming activities for member engagement, make sure to consider Time, Place, and Manner to ensure a hazing-free experience.
Your student organization hosts a scavenger hunt for new members each year. The purpose of the scavenger hunt is to learn more about the organization's history and current members.
- What are some example features of Time, Place, and Manner that could cause this activity to become hazing?
- What are some examples of Time, Place, and Manner that indicate this activity is hazing-free?
Examples of hazing-free bonding activities
Looking for some hazing-free activities to enhance your new member experience? Try out some of the options below.
- Road trip to Brown County State Park
- Group dinner at a local restaurant
- Climbing at IU Outdoor Adventures
- Volunteer day at a local non-profit, like Habitat for Humanity
- Day trip to Indiana Premium Outlets
- Retreat on Lake Monroe
For further clarity on what activities constitute hazing, see our detailed page.