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Joining an organization should be a positive experience. New member activities and initiation rituals focus on the positive aspects of both the organization and the individual.

Hazing Policy
Hazing, or conspiracy to haze. Hazing is defined as any method of initiation or pre-initiation into a student organization or student body, whether or not the organization or body is officially recognized by an educational institution, which is likely to cause serious bodily injury to any former, current, or prospective student of any school, community college, college, university or other educational institution in this state (Penal Code 245.6), and in addition, any act likely to cause physical harm, personal degradation or disgrace resulting in physical or mental harm, to any former, current, or prospective student of any school, community college, college, university or other educational institution.​

​Neither the express or implied consent of a victim of hazing, nor the lack of active participation in a particular hazing incident is a defense. Apathy or acquiescence in the presence of hazing is not a neutral act, and is also a violation of this section.

Facts About Hazing

• Hazing is about power and control. Hazers tend to have a need to feel powerful and in control of others. Those being hazed often have a desire to be accepted into the group.
• Although the excuses for hazing tend to be along the lines of the activities build trust, in reality, it does just the opposite and there are plenty of other less-risky activities a group leader can do with a group of new members to build trust, respect, and togetherness that is not hazing.
• It only takes one person willing and able to have the courage and integrity to break hazing traditions. In the end, it is most important to do what is right.

Resources
1-888-NOT-HAZE

​University Police Department non-emergency number, 661-654-2677

Ruby Alvarez, Director of Student Involvement, 661-654-3346

​Claudia Catota, Assistant to the President for Equity, Inclusion, & Compliance, 661-654-2137

​​Student Health Services, 661-654-3366

ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ Alcohol and Drug Education

THE ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ ALCOHOL AND DRUG EDUCATION COMMITTEE IS FOUNDED UPON SEVERAL GUIDING PRINCIPLES.

THESE ARE:

• Provide a safe and secure environment for all students.
• Encourage student health and wellness in an environment supportive of learning.
• Promote healthy choices for students.
• Enforce laws and policies consistently concerning the use of alcohol.
• Support students who choose not to drink and show that there are nonalcoholic ways to have fun.
• Support, safe, legal, responsible, moderate consumption of alcohol for those who choose to drink.
• Encourage students to take responsibility for each other.
• Provide assistance or referrals, if appropriate, to those students who need support, treatment and services.

There is much more information available at the ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ Alcohol and Drug Education Website (Link coming soon). This web site was designed for students of ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ. At this site you will find various alcohol education flyers, special outreach activities plus information about the ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ alcohol policy.

Questions about Alcohol and Drug Education, contact Lauren Hedlund, M.S., Health Educator, SHS (661) 654-3305 or email lhedlund1@csub.edu.

Alumni Advisor Alumnus member who serves as a resource to chapters and acts as a liaison between alumni and collegiate members

Alumni/Alumnae Initiated member who has graduated from college or otherwise been granted alumni status by the organization: alumnus (male), alumni (men), alumna (female), alumnae (women)

Badge/Pin Given and worn at official functions with at least business attire by initiated members of the organization

Bid A formal invitation to join a particular fraternity/sorority extended by a chapter

Bid Day The last day of recruitment in which new members receive bids to join a particular fraternity/sorority

Big/Little Terms used for mentors assigned between new members and initiated members; the initiated members (bigs) are charged with guiding the new members (littles)

Collegian/Collegiate An initiated member of a fraternity/sorority currently enrolled in college who has not been granted alumni/alumna status

Colony An organization which has received approval from the university and recognized by one of the Greek governing councils but is in a trial period with their (inter)national organization

Continuous Open Bidding (COB) If a Panhellenic Association organization does not reach the total allowable membership, or if they do not reach quota, during primary recruitment, they may hold additional recruitment events and offer additional bids

Dues Monetary cost of membership in an organization; are used to over chapter operations, materials, and programs

Expansion Process of an organization beginning a new chapter or re-activating a dormant chapter at a university

Founders Day An event celebrated by organizations to highlight the founding of their organization and celebrate its history

Fraternity/Sorority Advisor (FSA) Campus-based professional that serves as a resource to all Greek-lettered organizations hosted at the university

Headquarters (HQ) The central office of the Regional/Inter/National Greek organization

Informational A meeting held by a chapter for prospective members who are seeking general information about the organization

Intake The membership selection process for historically African-American sororities and fraternities

Initiation/Cross Over A process during which new members receive lifelong membership privileges into the organization they have chosen

Legacy A potential member who is related to an initiated member of the organization (collegian or alumni/alumna). Each organization has its own definition of "legacy". Legacies are not guaranteed a bid from  the organization they are a legacy to, nor are they required to select the organization as their preference during the recruitment process

Line Brothers/Sisters or New Member Class Individuals who are members of the same intake or new member class

Neophyte (Neo) The newest members of an oranization; typically designated as such until another intake process occurs

New Member A student who has accepted the bid or invitation to membership but has not yet been initiated/crossed

Philanthropy A charity or fundraiser the organization supports

Probate A show used to introduce new members of the organization

Prophytes Term used to refer to older members of the organizations

Potential New Member (PNM) A college student not affiliated with an organization who is eligible and interested in joining by attending recruitment/intake activities

Quota A set number of new members a Panhellenic sorority can extend bids to

Recruitment Organized effort to meet potential new members to join a chapter

Recruitment Counselor Collegiate sorority member who guides potential new members during the process of Panhellenic primary recruitment

Ritual A secret ceremony of a Greek organization performed by initiated members that is prescribed and endorsed by the chapter's HQ

Rush An outdated term that was replaced by "recruitment"

Stroll/Step Show A line dance/routine done by members of cultural Greek organizations

Download the Fraternity & Sorority Guidelines (handbook).

Download the Greek Community Standards of Excellence document.

Download the Greek Relationships & Excellence Expectations acKnowledgement Statement (GREEKS).