To the Editor:
In the Sept. 23 and Oct. 28 issues of Sidelines, it was reported that the Office of Greek Affairs did not offer hazing prevention programming during National Hazing Prevention Week.
It is important to note that National Hazing Prevention Week was, for the most part, created by a speaker’s bureau approximately four years ago. Some university Greek communities take advantage of offering relative programs during that week, while others may elect to offer programs during different times of the year.
Although the Office of Greek Affairs did not hold hazing prevention programming during this specific week, there are many programs held throughout the academic school year.
During the fall of 2008, Danny Kelley (Associated Dean of Student Life) facilitated an anti-hazing Greek Speak Out, and a member of the MTSU Police Department facilitated a risk management workshop during spring 2009. In addition, the Office of Greek Affairs held an anti-hazing workshop on October 7th, and will hold additional workshops on November 18, February 24, and April 14. In addition, new members are provided the university’s Hazing Policy and must sign an agreement that reflects their understanding and agreement with the policy.
Both National Panhellenic Conference and North American Interfraternity Conference sororities and fraternities require their respective chapters to host at least one risk management seminar for their members, which includes anti-hazing, and some of the national organizations require their chapters to host additional workshops.
Risk management education is a yearlong educational opportunity. The Office of Greek Affairs is committed to providing its fraternity and sorority members with quality educational program in support of their Greek experience.
Angela N. King
Director of Greek Affairs
Greek Affairs promotes hazing prevention
Letter to the Editor
Published: Thursday, November 5, 2009
Updated: Thursday, November 5, 2009
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