Excerpt from the Wright State Guardian
In compliance with a new Ohio law, Wright State University now requires all students to complete an anti-hazing course in order to get involved on campus. Staff and students reflect on the new requirement.
According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, hazing is an initiation process involving harassment.
Historically associated with Greek-Life organizations, hazing incidents can occur in many different organizations and can be common during the recruitment process according to the national hazing prevention organization.
Many states have laws against hazing. In Ohio, Senate Bill 126 or Collin’s Law, criminalizes hazing and requires all Ohio universities to instate training and education to prevent the practice.
According to Gina Keucher, Program Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life, the free hour-long course is required for all WSU students including College Credit Plus, graduate and medical school students. If students do not complete the course, they will be unable to join any student organization, club, or interest group.
“If you want to do anything on campus, you have to complete it,” Keucher said.
