Stop Campus Hazing Act

Central Lakes College (CLC) is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for all students. In alignment with the Stop Campus Hazing Act, we are strengthening our prevention, reporting, and accountability practices related to hazing by implementing new procedures and protections to prevent hazing. This act builds on our longstanding commitment to student well-being by requiring proactive campus-wide education and documentation of hazing-related incidents.   

What is Hazing? 

Hazing is defined by any intentional, knowing, or reckless act-whether committed individually or with others-that endangers the mental or physical health of safety of the student.  This includes acts related to initiation, affiliation, admission, or continued membership in a student group, regardless of the student’s willingness to participate.

Examples include:  

• Physical harm (e.g., beating, striking, forced calisthenics) 
• Psychological harm (e.g., threats, sleep deprivation, confinement) 
• Coerced consumption of substances (e.g., alcohol, drugs, food) 
• Sexual acts or criminal behavior 
• Any act that violates local, state, tribal, or federal law   

Hazing violates the Central Lakes College Student Code of Conduct Procedure, the Stop Campus Hazing Act, and the Minnesota Anti-Hazing Law.  

What’s New?  

Under the Stop Campus Hazing Act, effective July 1, 2025, CLC has implemented the following changes:  

• Hazing incidents will now be tracked and reported in CLC’s Title IX and Campus Security Departments ASR, alongside other Clery Act statistics  
• Under the Campus Hazing Transparency Report, CLC Title IX Office will publish a semiannual report summarizing hazing violations by student organizations, including the nature of the violation, investigation timelines, and sanctions (if applicable). Personally identifiable information will not be included . https://www.clcmn.edu/security-safety/
• Policy and Prevention Enhancements 
• Updated hazing definitions and reporting procedures 
• Clear guidance on applicable local and state laws 
• Campus-wide, research informed prevention programs 
• Bystander intervention and ethical leadership training   

Take Action  

• Review CLC’s https://www.clcmn.edu/college-policies/3-6-1-student-conduct-procedure-2/  to understand your rights and responsibilities. 
• Report suspected hazing using our confidential Incident Reporting Form or file a complaint through the CLC Student Complaint Process: https://www.clcmn.edu/complaint/
• Learn the signs of hazing and how to intervene safely. 
• Participate in Stop the Hazing workshops and prevention training. 
• Contact Mary Sam, CLC Dean of Students, Wellness and Equity/Title IX Officer with concerns or questions.