Hazing Information and Resources Hazing Information and Resources Academic Support Center Bookstore Campus Safety Career Services Career Pathways Class Schedule Course Catalog Disability Services Graduation Hazing Resources Health Services Honors Program IT Services Library Student Life Testing Services The Pantry Title IX Common Course Numbering What is Hazing? Hazing is defined as any conduct, whether on or off campus, that recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student regardless of the person's willingness to participate, or that destroys or removes public or private property for initiation or admission into or affiliation with any student organization. Hazing violates Arkansas State University Newport's Standards of Student Conduct and applies to all students, student organizations, and athletic teams. ASUN Hazing Policy Arkansas State University Newport strictly prohibits hazing in any form by any member of the college community, including students, faculty, staff, athletic teams, and recognized organizations at ASUN. Participation in hazing activities is considered a serious offense and will result in disciplinary actions.  This includes activities which occur both on and off campus. Examples of Hazing The following are common examples of hazing divided in three categories: subtle, harassment, and violent.  It is impossible to list every possible hazing behavior but the following list provides some examples. Subtle Hazing: Requiring new members to perform unnecessary duties not expected of existing members. Forced physical exercises, like push-ups or runs Sleep deprivation Assigning meaningless or impossible tasks Required greetings or ways of interacting with older members Required carrying of certain items Restriction of communication or forced periods of silence Socially isolating new members Harassment Hazing: Yelling or screaming at new members Personal servitude, like errands, cooking, or cleaning Lineups for interrogation, demeaning, or intimidation Wearing embarrassing or uncomfortable clothing Assigning pranks that involve theft or harassment of others Forced confinement, often with loud music "Drop-offs" where new members are abandoned and forced to find their way back Verbal abuse Sleep deprivation Violent Hazing: Forced or coerced alcohol or drug consumption Beating, paddling, or other forms of assault Branding or burning Forced ingestion of vile substances Water intoxication Expecting abuse or mistreatment of animals Public nudity Bondage or abductions/kidnaps Exposure to extreme weather without proper protection Compelled sexual activity It's important to remember that even activities perceived as "harmless" or involving consent can still constitute hazing if they emphasize power imbalances or cause humiliation, embarrassment, or endangerment. How to Report Hazing Any member of the college community who witnesses or suspects hazing must report the incident to the Office of Student Conduct or the Office of Campus Police. Reports may also be made anonymously. ASUN Dean for Students Office: 870-512-7859 ASUN Campus Police : 870-512-7886 –Newport; 870-680-8950 -Jonesboro; 870-358-8633- Marked Tree ASUN Hazing Incident Report Form Hazing Awareness and Prevention Education Programs to educate on hazing awareness and prevention will be provided to students, staff, and faculty. These programs will be offered annually online or in person. The programs will be targeted to reach all members of the college community and will include primary prevention strategies. Resources Arkansas Hazing Law HazingPrevention.Org is a leading national organization dedicated to providing current information related to hazing and hazing prevention to individuals and organizations. Resources offered on their website include, information about what you can do, links to videos, personal stories, newsletters, and National Hazing Prevention Week initiatives. StopHazing.org provides accurate, up-to-date hazing information for students, parents, and educators and a list of hazing laws by state. It includes informative articles on hazing in various contexts, including high schools, the military, athletic teams, and fraternities and sororities. The website also provides information about the National Study of Student Hazing and the Hazing Prevention Consortium, a multi-year research-to-practice initiative led by StopHazing to build an evidence base for hazing prevention on college campuses in the U.S. and beyond. ASUN Campus Hazing Transparency Report (CHTR) Reports are updated twice yearly and maintained for a period of five (5) years. Next update: January - June 2026. This report includes all hazing complaints formally investigated during the reporting period. Definitions of hazing align with institutional policy and applicable state law. This report is issued in accordance with the Stop Campus Hazing Act (2022) and Arkansas Code § 6-5-201, which require public disclosure of substantiated hazing incidents involving student organizations. Don't Fall Behind this Summer Take the Class – without the Stress. Knock out the classes you need quickly and affordably at ASUN — whether you're staying close to home or just visiting for the summer.