Anti-Hazing Policy - Student Policy and Procedures

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  1. Purpose
    The purpose of this Hazing Policy is to foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment at Davis Technical College by prohibiting all forms of hazing. This policy establishes the College’s commitment to protecting students from physical, mental, emotional, and psychological harm; promoting dignity and mutual respect within all student organizations, teams, and groups; encouraging the reporting of hazing incidents; and ensuring that allegations of hazing are addressed promptly and appropriately.
  2. Reference
    1. Stop Campus Hazing Act, Pub. L. No. 118-173 (2024).
  3. Any form of hazing is unacceptable and prohibited by Davis Technical College.
    1. Hazing by individuals or groups is defined as any reckless or intentional act, occurring on or off campus, that produces physical, mental or emotional pain, discomfort, humiliation, embarrassment or ridicule directed toward other students or groups (regardless of their willingness to participate), that is required or expected of new members and which is not related to the mission of the group or organization. Hazing includes any activity, whether it is presented as optional or required; that places a new member in a position of servitude as a condition of membership.
    2. Hazing includes, but is not limited to:
      1. Any physical act of violence expected of, or inflicted upon another;
      2. Any physical activity expected of, or inflicted upon another;
      3. Pressure or coercion of another to consume any legal or illegal substance;
      4. Making available unlawful substances;
      5. Excessive fatigue or sleep deprivation as a result of any activities;
      6. Forced exposure to the weather;
      7. Kidnapping, forced road trips, and abandonment;
      8. Required carrying or possessing of a specific item or items;
      9. Servitude (expecting a new member to do the tasks of an experienced member);
      10. Costuming and alteration of appearance;
      11. Line-ups and berating;
      12. Coerced lewd conduct;
      13. Degrading games, activities, or public stunts;
      14. Interference with academic pursuits;
      15. Assignment of illegal and unlawful activities; and
      16. Acts covered under Utah State law
  4. Davis Technical College takes all reports of hazing seriously. Anyone who has experienced or witnessed hazing should report it directly to the Director of Student Services either by phone, email, or in-person.
    1. Reported violations of this policy will be referred to the Student Code of Conduct Policy and Process and may be subject to disciplinary action or involvement of local law enforcement.
  5. Any retaliation against any person who reports, is a witness to, or is involved with or cooperates with the adjudication of hazing is strictly prohibited and will result in disciplinary action.

Effective Date: 24 September 2026

  • Approvals and Notes
  • Expanded President’s Council Approval: 14 September 2026