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NASPA Session Tackles Hazing Problem Among Black Greeks

by Michelle J. Nealy , March 11, 2008

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Student affairs personnel at the session recommended that collegiate chapters reach out to alumni to provide greater mentorship and that student affairs personnel institute more authoritative practices. Schools should know the names of individuals participating in intake processes and regulate when the process starts and when the process ends.

To eliminate the growing number of violent hazing cases among collegiate Black fraternities, Scott suggested a zero-tolerance policy among campus leadership and an official statement clearly defining what constitutes hazing.

“A slap on the wrist is no longer enough. We have to be prepared to suspend and expel people, even bring in outside law enforcement if necessary. That is the only thing that will bring about change,” he said.

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