Stop Campus Hazing Act

Stop Campus Hazing Act – NHCC Commitment to Student Safety

North Hennepin Community College 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 as any intentional, knowing, or reckless act—whether committed individually or with others—that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a 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 NHCC Student Code of Conduct policy, the Stop Campus Hazing Act, and the Minnesota Anti-Hazing Law. 

What’s New? 

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

• Hazing incidents will now be tracked and reported in NHCC’s ASR, alongside other Clery Act statistics 
• NHCC 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 
• 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 NHCC’s Student Code of Conduct to understand your rights and responsibilities.
• Report suspected hazing using our confidential [Incident Reporting Form].
• Learn the signs of hazing and how to intervene safely.
• Participate in Stop the Hazing workshops, briefings, and prevention training.
• Contact Public Safety, Student Conduct, or the Dean of Student Development with concerns or questions.