Greek Life - Hazing Statement
National Hazing Prevention Week
September 24-28
Hazing Policy
Hazing is a destructive and harassing activity that violates National Panhellenic Conference and North-American Interfraternity Conference policies, as well as state and federal laws. In turn, the University of the Incarnate Word regards any form of physical or mental hazing as an unproductive and hazardous custom contrary to the mission of UIW.
Hazing Defined by the Texas Education Code
Any intentional, knowing, or reckless act, occurring on or off the campus of an educational institution, by one person alone or acting with others, directed against a student, that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of pledging, being initiated into, affiliating with, holding office in, or maintaining membership in an organization.
UIW Defines 3 Categories of Hazing
- Subtle: Actions against accepted UIW conduct, behavior and good taste.
- Harassment: Anything causing mental anguish or physical discomfort to the new members.
- Dangerous: Anything that endangers the life of a new member or has the potential to cause bodily injury.
If you would like to report an incidence of hazing please contact Kristin Garcia, Assistant Director of Leadership Activities, at kmgarcia@uiwtx.edu or (210) 805-5863
