麻豆传媒在线 makes every effort to create an environment that is fair, humane and respectful for all students, faculty and staff. The University is unconditionally opposed to any activities sponsored by any organization, student athletic team or group of students that involves hazing of any member of the 麻豆传媒在线 Community.<\/p>\n
To report hazing at 麻豆传媒在线, please contact University Police at 973-655-5222 immediately, email the Office of Greek Life at\u00a0greeklife@montclair.edu<\/a> or you can report anonymously online.<\/strong><\/p>\n Report Anonymously Here<\/a> <\/span>\n Report Public Incident Report Here<\/a> <\/span>\n Hazing is defined as any action or situation, whether occurring on or off campus, in connection with the recruitment, initiation, admission, affiliation, or continued membership in a student organization (including but not limited to fraternities and sororities, athletic teams, club\/intramural sports, honor societies, registered student organizations, etc.), which:<\/p>\n Organization members who witness hazing and do not report it, or plan or perpetrate a hazing incident, or organization leaders that have prior knowledge or withhold information of an incident, may be subject to individual conduct action in addition to actions taken against the organization as a whole. The term \u201cmember\u201d includes individuals who participate in organization activities on a limited basis or have not been fully initiated into the organization.<\/p>\n Consent is not a defense to hazing. Hazing can occur regardless of an individual\u2019s willingness to participate.<\/p>\n Examples of hazing include, but are not limited to:<\/p>\n All executive officers of organizations and new member\/intake educators are completely responsible and liable for educating the organization and new members about the policy and consequences of hazing.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div> In the State of New Jersey, the Hazing Law states:<\/p>\n 1. a. A person is guilty of hazing, if, in connection with initiation of applicants to or members of a student or fraternal organization, whose membership is primarily students or alumni of the organization or an institution of higher education, the person knowingly or recklessly:<\/p>\n (1) causes, coerces, or otherwise induces another person to commit an act that violates federal or State criminal law;<\/p>\n (2) causes, coerces, or otherwise induces another person to consume any food, liquid, alcoholic liquid, drug or other substance which subjects the person to a risk of emotional or physical harm or is otherwise deleterious to the person\u2019s health;<\/p>\n (3) subjects another person to abuse, mistreatment, harassment, or degradation of a physical nature, including, but not limited to, whipping, beating, branding, excessive calisthenics, or exposure to the elements;<\/p>\n (4) subjects another person to abuse, mistreatment, harassment, or degradation of a mental or emotional nature, including, but not limited to, activity adversely affecting the mental or emotional health or dignity of the individual, sleep deprivation, exclusion from social contact, or conduct that could result in extreme embarrassment;<\/p>\n (5) subjects another person to abuse, mistreatment, harassment, or degradation of a sexual nature; or<\/p>\n (6) subjects another person to any other activity that creates a reasonable likelihood of bodily injury to the person.<\/p>\n Hazing shall not include any reasonable and customary athletic, law enforcement, or military training; contests; competitions; or events.<\/p>\n b. Hazing is a crime of the third degree if an actor commits an act prohibited in subsection a. of this section which results in death or serious bodily injury to another person and is a crime of the fourth degree if the actor commits an act prohibited in subsection a. of this section which results in bodily injury to another person. Otherwise, hazing is a disorderly persons offense.<\/p>\n 2C:40-5.\u00a0 Conduct constituting offense may be prosecuted under other provisions of Title 2C 18A:3-25. Pledge\u2019s Bill of Rights<\/strong> For the purpose of this Pledge’s Bill of Rights, a pledge is defined as any student of the college\/university attempting to become a member of a fraternity or sorority or other similar campus organization.<\/em><\/p>\n For the purpose of this Pledge’s Bill of Rights, “hazing” shall mean: To learn more about hazing prevention please visit\u00a0hazingprevention.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> To help you make fully informed choices about joining fraternity and sorority organizations at 麻豆传媒在线, we provide a report on organizational conduct violations. Think about this information as you evaluate the safety and integrity of the organizations you\u2019re considering joining. Make a plan to be an active bystander in an unsafe situation and know what you can do to stop harmful behavior and get help for yourself and your peers. We care about your safety and well-being<\/a> and we appreciate your support as we work together to keep our campus and community safe.<\/p>\n On August 24, 2021, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed Timothy J. Piazza\u2019s Law<\/a>. The new law requires public and non-public middle schools and high schools, as well as higher education institutions, to adopt anti-hazing policies and penalties for violations of the policies. The law is named for Timothy Piazza, a 19-year-old Penn State University student who died as a result of hazing in 2017. View more information about Piazza\u2019s Law.<\/a><\/p>\n In an effort to be transparent and hold our organizations to the highest standard as well as be in accordance with the Timothy J. Piazza Anti-Hazing Law, 麻豆传媒在线 will publish a report on findings of 麻豆传媒在线 student organization conduct violations by Greek organizations recognized by the institution, including violations of hazing and other charges.<\/p>\n This report includes the name of the organization, the date of violation\/charge, the actual charge, a general description of the incident, findings and sanctions placed on the organization, and the date it was resolved. 麻豆传媒在线 will publish the updated report twice a year on or before January 1 and August 1 and include all information concerning violations that have taken place within five (5 )years time.<\/p>\n Our office hopes this information helps current and prospective students make educated decisions regarding the organizations they choose to affiliate with.<\/p>\n All questions regarding the conduct status of a chapter can be directed to the Office of Greek Life, at greeklife@montclair.edu<\/a> or by phone at 973-655-7310.<\/p>\n 2024-2025: 2 Information update to date as of July 30, 2025: Reports for the past five years are currently being updated and will be posted here as available. This report is also not reflective of incidents currently under active investigation. Incidents that have been resolved through a formal process appear on this report after the decision-making phase is concluded.<\/em><\/p>\n Investigation: December 4th 2025 – February 17th, 2026<\/p>\n Date Organization Charged: February 18th, 2026<\/p>\n Date Outcome Issued: March 24th, 2026<\/p>\n Appeal Outcome Issued: April 1st, 2026<\/p><\/td>\n Investigation: 4\/24\/25-5\/6\/25<\/p>\n Date Organization was charged: 5\/16\/25<\/p>\n Date outcome issued: 5\/29\/25<\/p>\n Matter Resolved: Appeal window closed on 6\/3\/25<\/p><\/td>\n Allegation\/ Policy Violation(s): Hazing; Violation of Written University Police, Regulations and Announcements<\/p><\/td>\n Investigation: 4\/27\/25-5\/19\/25<\/p>\n Date Organization was charged: 5\/23\/25<\/p>\n Date outcome issued: 7\/2\/25<\/p>\n Matter Resolved: Appeal outcome sent 7\/14\/25<\/p><\/td>\n Allegation\/ Policy Violation(s): Hazing; Violation of Written University Police, Regulations and Announcements, Failure to Comply, Violation of Local, State and Federal Law<\/p><\/td>\n Greek Council Restriction\/Probation<\/p>\n Organization Accreditation Review<\/p>\n Organization Decision Making Presentation<\/p><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Organization Accreditation\/Policy Review<\/p>\n Organizational Addendum Contract Review<\/p><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Organization Accreditation Review<\/p>\n Organization Decision Making Workshop<\/p><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Not Responsible: Hazing<\/p><\/td>\n Greek Council Restriction\/Probation<\/p>\n Organization Accreditation Review<\/p>\n Organization Decision Making Presentation<\/p><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n View the University Hazing Policy<\/a><\/p>\n Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Act<\/a>, Institutions of higher education are required to release certain crime statistics in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act. These statistics<\/a> include the three most recent years collected upon crimes required to be reported by the Jeanne Clery Act that are applicable to 麻豆传媒在线. For additional information not protected by the Family Education Rightsand Privacy Act<\/a> is available by contacting The Office of Student Conduct- Dean of Students Office at 973-655-6981. Student Code of Conduct.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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\nConduct constituting an offense under this Act may, at the discretion of the prosecuting attorney, be prosecuted under any other applicable provision of\u00a0 Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes.<\/p>\n
\nThe Attorney General shall develop a \u201cPledge\u2019s Bill of Rights\u201d which outlines acceptable and unacceptable behavior and activities in regard to the pledge or rushing activities of college and university fraternities and sororities and other similar campus organizations.\u00a0 In developing the bill of rights, the Attorney General shall review the existing pledge and anti-hazing policies and procedures of public and independent institutions of higher education within the State and shall, as appropriate, incorporate those policies into the bill of rights.\u00a0 The Attorney General shall make the \u201cPledge\u2019s Bill of Rights\u201d available to each institution of higher education within the State.<\/p>\n
\nAs indicated, pursuant to the New Jersey Statute:<\/p>\n\n
Notice of Organization Violations:<\/h3>\n
\n2023-2024: 0
\n2022-2023: 2
\n2021-2022: 2
\n2020-2021: 0
\n2019-2020: 0<\/p>\n\n
\n Greek Lettered Organization<\/strong><\/td>\n Related Dates<\/strong><\/td>\n Allegation\/ Policy Violation(s)<\/strong><\/td>\n Findings of Violations<\/strong><\/td>\n Sanctions\/ Stipulations<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Tau Phi Beta – Bulls<\/td>\n Date of Incident\/Allegation: November 2025 (Specific Date unknown)\n General description of Violation:
\nA member of the organization branded another University student with an animal associated with the student organizationAlleged Policy Violations: Hazing; Infliction or Threat of Bodily Harm<\/td>\nResponsible for Hazing and Infliction or Threat of Bodily Harm<\/td>\n Loss of recognition for two year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Sigma Lambda Beta<\/td>\n Date of Incident\/Allegation: 4\/9\/25\n General description of Violation: Inappropriate directives given by the organization during new member initiation\n Responsible or Hazing and Violation of Written University Police, Regulations, and Announcements<\/td>\n Student Organization Formal Warning; Chapter Workshop on Hazing Prevention; Campus-Wide Hazing Prevention Program<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Lambda Theta Alpha<\/td>\n Date of Incident\/Allegation: Assorted dates in the Spring 2025 semester\n General description of Violation: Inappropriate directives given by the organization during new member education; violation of campus cease and desist order\n Responsible for all charges<\/td>\n One year organization suspension, campus-wide hazing prevention program<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Mu Sigma Upsilon<\/td>\n March 2023<\/td>\n Violation of Written University Policy; Violation of New Member Intake Policies; Regulations and Announcements; Student Organization Policy Violation<\/td>\n Responsible: Violation of Written University Policy; Violation of New Member Intake Policies; Regulations and Announcements; Student Organization Policy Violation<\/td>\n Student Organization Probation:
\nStart Date: March 31, 2023
\nEnd Date: November 21, 2023Student Organization Intake Probation Fall 2023\n\n Tau Phi Beta<\/td>\n March 2023<\/td>\n Hazing; Disruptive Conduct; Hazing; Violation of Written University Policy; Regulations and Announcements; Student Organization Policy Violation<\/td>\n Not Responsible: Hazing; Disruptive Conduct; Hazing; Violation of Written University Policy; Regulations and Announcements; Student Organization Policy Violation<\/td>\n Informal Warning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Sigma Alpha Iota<\/td>\n March 2023<\/td>\n Violation of Written University Policy; Violation of New Member Intake Policies; Regulations and Announcements; Student Organization Policy Violation<\/td>\n Responsible: Violation of Written University Policy; Violation of New Member Intake Policies; Regulations and Announcements; Student Organization Policy Violation<\/td>\n Informal Warning\n \n Sigma Lambda Beta<\/td>\n April 2022<\/td>\n Hazing; Violation of Written University Policy; Regulations and Announcements; Student Organization Policy Violation<\/td>\n Not Responsible: Hazing; Disruptive Conduct; Hazing; Violation of Written University Policy; Regulations and Announcements; Student Organization Policy Violation<\/td>\n No Action<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Tau Phi Beta<\/td>\n April 2022<\/td>\n Violation of Written University Policy; Regulations and Announcements; Student Organization Policy Violation<\/td>\n Responsible: Violation of Written University Policy; Regulations and Announcements; Student Organization Policy Violation<\/td>\n Student Organization Probation:
\nStart Date: April 25, 2022
\nEnd Date: October 21, 2022Greek Council Restriction\/Probation\n\n Kappa Sigma<\/td>\n March 2022<\/td>\n Hazing; Disruptive Conduct; Hazing; Violation of Written University Policy; Regulations and Announcements; Student Organization Policy Violation<\/td>\n Not Responsible: Hazing; Disruptive Conduct; Hazing; Violation of Written University Policy; Regulations and Announcements; Student Organization Policy Violation<\/td>\n No Action<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Omega Phi Chi<\/td>\n December 2021<\/td>\n Hazing; Disruptive Conduct; Hazing; Violation of Written University Policy; Regulations and Announcements; Student Organization Policy Violation<\/td>\n Responsible: Disruptive Conduct; Hazing; Violation of Written University Policy; Regulations and Announcements; Student Organization Policy Violation\/\n Student Organization Probation:
\nStart Date: December 20, 2021
\nEnd Date: June 1, 2021Student Organization Intake Probation Spring 2022\n\n Theta Kappa Chi<\/td>\n October 2021<\/td>\n Hazing; Disruptive Conduct; Hazing; Violation of Written University Policy; Regulations and Announcements; Student Organization Policy Violation<\/td>\n Not Responsible: Hazing; Disruptive Conduct; Hazing; Violation of Written University Policy; Regulations and Announcements; Student Organization Policy Violation<\/td>\n No Action<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\nMore Information<\/h3>\n
\nAnyone who would like to go through a new member process, along with the organization’s president and new member\/intake educator, is mandated to attend one workshop. If you are interested in attending a workshop you must register through the Greek Life Engage page.<\/em>\n