Recruitment/Intake Guidelines

11. Wearing uniforms or “gear” of any kind is considered hazing, which is illegal in the State of NY.

New Member pins are the only exception. Individuals or organizations found wearing or enforcing gear will be sanctioned accordingly. Special provisions will be made for probates/surfacings as needed. 12. Probates/surfacings must be scheduled with and approved by LIU Promise. 13. Any illegal activity whatsoever that is the “choice of the New Member(s)” is automatically considered the responsibility of the Chapter/Colony, and appropriate sanctions will be taken. 14. New Member activities must not interfere with a person’s personal living space, personal needs, sleep, health, hygiene, or academic, extracurricular or employment responsibilities.

New Member Education Form

The New Member Education Form is an online document that must be completed AND approved by LIU Promise in order for an organization to undergo a New Member Education program. Form can be found on Presence.

Hazing Statement

Hazing is an unlawful activity that violates the policies of LIU Brooklyn. Hazing humiliates, degrades and endangers the mental and physical health of individuals. Although hazing was originally associated with military groups and organizations such as fraternities and sororities, today incidents of hazing involve athletic teams, marching bands and almost any group or association on college campuses. Hazing is incompatible with the LIU Brooklyn policy of respect for all individuals and is absolutely prohibited.

Hazing is:  Any beating or physical abuse  Forced wearing of clothing *except an official membership pin  Forced confinement  Forced eating or drinking  Forcing a person to be the object of malicious amusement, ridicule or verbal abuse  Binge drinking  Encouraging a person to not engage in personal hygiene  Sleep deprivation  Servitude  Sexual assault or nudity  Creation of excessive fatigue or stress  Abusive tricks designed to subject a person to ridicule  “Drop offs” or “dumps” in unfamiliar locations  Forcing or encouraging any person to violate any LIU Brooklyn policy or any federal, state or local law  Forcing a person to carry unnecessary objects at all times  Any other activity that causes harm, emotional stress, or makes the individual feel uncomfortable

Sanctions and Penalties: