Division of
Student Success & Engagement

Hazing of any type is strictly prohibited at any time, including before intake activities begin, during the intake process, or after new member are initiated. Edward Waters University strictly prohibits and will not tolerate traditions, customs and practices that involve hazing of any kind, that interfere with the academic and personal development of students, that are antisocial, or that compromise students’ safety and well-being. The College will discipline clubs and organizations, including Greek-letter organizations, that engage in underground and clandestine activities and groups that are developed for the purpose of initiation into a club or organization. Students who engage in such activities as well as any form of hazing are subject to suspension from the University, regardless of classification, status or length of time at the University. Suspension in these and all other matters, takes effect immediately. Hazing is a ZERO TOLERANCE violation of the student code of conduct and students are subject to disciplinary action for engaging in hazing as defined by State of Florida law.

The Office of Student Activities and Leadership, the Vice President of Student Success and Engagement, Office of Student Conduct and Integrity and Campus Security reserve jurisdiction over membership intake activities and will monitor the organization and individuals involved in all processes.

The Department of Student Success & Engagement conducts hazing prevention and sanctioned workshops for Greek organizations, EWU Athletics, and registered student organizations. These workshops are tailored to the targeted audience. All students who are interested in Greek membership MUST attend one Hazing Prevention workshop and sign the EWU Zero Tolerance Hazing Policy.

• Hazing prevention training session are held in both the Fall and Spring Semesters
• Individuals submitting a report are encouraged to provide as much specific detail as possible so that appropriate action can be taken to address the reported behavior.

EWU Hazing Prevention Policy

Edward Waters University (“EWU”) strictly prohibits any student(s) or student groups or organization(s) affiliated with EWU from engaging in any form(s) of hazing. It is the policy of EWU to always provide a safe, orderly, civil, and positive learning environment. EWU has zero tolerance for violation of its Hazing Prevention Policy. Violations of EWU’s Hazing Prevention Policy should be reported immediately to the Director of Student Activities or Dean of Students, who will report to the Vice President of Student Success and Engagement for judicial action through the Office of Student Integrity and Conduct.

Form B4- Individual Anti-Hazing Agreement

It is required that all aspirants AND current active members of the chapter sign the EWU Anti-Hazing Agreement; students cannot be certified or continue participation in the Greek Life without this signed form on file.

The Office of Student Activities and Leadership will provide copies of this form and the chapter will collect the completed form concluding your interest/information seminar. These forms should be completed and filed confidential within the chapter records.

Students may confidentially report to College officials list below:

Dr. Jame’l R. Hodges
Vice President for
Student Success & Engagement
Office: (904) 470-8214
Fax: (904) 470-8036

Victor D. Chrispin, Jr. 
Director of Black Male College Explorers Program &
Assistant Director of Student Activities and Leadership 
Office: (904) 470-8955
Work Cell: (904) 470-8955
Fax: (904) 470-8036