RIT is committed to the health and wellness of our student-athletes.  We are taking a pro-active approach on educating our students, coaches and adminstrators  on the dangers of hazing. RIT is working with the NCAA comittee on Health and Safety to curb hazing among our student athletes.

In an extensive study performed by Alfred University in 1999, it was determined that 80% of college athletes are subjected to hazing. The study took into consideration 10,000 student-athletes, 3,000 coaches and 1,000 other athletic officials from NCAA colleges and universities. Lead by the then president of that university, Dr. Edward Coll, the study found hazing to be widespread from Division I to Division III in a wide variety of sports. The hazing activities ranged from the less serious to those that are highly serious and place the well being of those being hazed at peril.  Dr. Coll commented: “I find the results of our study on hazing to be horrifying.” It’s pervasive. It’s dangerous…..”

RIT  and the Center for Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation will take part in National Hazing Week beginning Monday, September 24 and running through September 28. A luncheon will be held on Tuesday, September 25 from 11:30 am to 1 pm. Rob Eckhardt of the Student Conduct & Conflict Management office.

Check out the websites and links below for further information and helpful tips on hazing.

RIT's Hazing Policy

Hazing Informational Website Links:
hazingprevention.org
stophazing.org

Hazing Facts & Activities:
Team Building
Hazing Facts/Myths
Hazing FEAT