WAC 132A-120-016   Hazing.  Student hazing includes any method of initiation into a student organization or living group or any pastime or amusement conducted by such an organization that causes or is likely to cause physical harm, bodily danger, or serious mental/emotional harm to the student. Conduct which does not meet the formal definition of hazing but is nevertheless offensive, including conduct resulting in serious embarrassment, ridicule, sleep deprivation, verbal abuse or personal humiliation, may be grounds for disciplinary action. Hazing shall not include customary athletic events or other similar contests or competitions, according to RCW 28B.10.900. Pursuant to RCW 28B.10.901 through 28B.10.903, Peninsula College shall enforce the following:

     (1) No student may conspire to engage in hazing or participate in the hazing of another.

     (2) Any person who hazes another shall forfeit for a period of one year entitlements to state-funded grants, scholarships, and awards.

     (3) Any organization that knowingly permits hazing shall be deprived of official recognition by the college.

     (4) Any organization that knowingly permits hazing is strictly liable for harm caused to persons or property.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140 and chapter 28B.50 RCW. 99-15-072, § 132A-120-016, filed 7/20/99, effective 8/20/99.]