Mid Michigan College is committed in providing a safe learning culture that prohibits behavior in which hazing is used as a tool for inclusion in any athletic, employment, or student organization. Mid prohibits hazing of any kind. When hazing occurs, it permeates the college community and affects student organizations, student groups (whether recognized or not), employees of the College, and the college culture. No student organization, individual, or employee shall conduct or condone hazing activities. Any group or individual responsible for hazing may be subject to disciplinary action, criminal and/or civil prosecution.
To read Mid’s full Anti-Hazing Policy follow the link below:
Anti-Hazing Policy including Prevention Programming
Under Michigan Law, hazing is a crime and the State has its own definition of hazing. This definition shares some commonalities with the federal definition. Since federal definitions take precedence over state, Mid has adopted the federal definition of hazing.
Hazing occurs when someone is forced to endure intentionally-created embarrassing, humiliating or dangerous activities as a condition of joining or being a part of a student club/group or team, regardless of the individuals’ consent and/or participation in the hazing activity.
Hazing indicates any intentional, knowing, or reckless act committed by a person (whether individually or in concert with other persons), against another person or persons regardless of the willingness of such other person or persons to participate, that:
Michigan’s hazing law, enacted in 2004, prohibits individuals associated with educational institutions (students, employees, or volunteers) from engaging in or participating in hazing. The term hazing means:
Activity that induces, causes, or requires an individual to perform a duty or task that involves the commission of a crime or an act of hazing
Any student, employee, third-party or bystander who experiences, observes, or becomes aware of conduct that may constitute hazing, is required to report it as soon as possible to Campus Security, the Vice President of Student Services, or by using the online report form available on the college’s Mid Cares webpage and complete the Student Conduct Referral Form.
Campus Security
Harrison Campus: (989) 339-4204, Security Office Room 139
Mt. Pleasant Campus: (989) 339-7323, Center for Student Services, Room 146
Email: security@midmich.edu
Vice President of Student Services & Advancement
Harrison/Mt. Pleasant Campuses
Phone: (989) 386-6622 ext. 600
Email: mmiller@midmich.edu
Mid’s website, online reporting platform: Mid Cares webpage and complete the Student Conduct Referral Form
Reports of hazing involving a student or student organization will be reviewed and assessed through the Student Conduct Office. If the reported incident is in violation of the Anti-Hazing Policy, it will be investigated following the Student Code of Conduct, using the resolution procedures outlined in that policy.
Reports of hazing involving an employee will be referred to the Office of College Compliance and Ethics. Compliance and Ethics will investigate the report using the grievance procedures outlined in the Employee Nondiscriminatory Harassment Policy.
What are some examples of hazing?
Hazing can include physical abuse, psychological abuse, sexual coercion, forced consumption, and criminal activities. Here are some examples of each:
What are some signs of hazing?
Acts of hazing are not always obvious, and individuals may not even realize they are being hazed. According to stophazing.org some common signs of hazing include, but are not limited to:
What are some alternatives to hazing?
How can I safely fight against hazing?
According to the Clery Center and stop hazing website, there are five steps for safe and effective bystander intervention strategies which include:
What are some internal and external resources regarding hazing awareness and prevention?
External resources with helpful information include:
Per the Stop Campus Hazing Act, the College is required to include an anti-hazing policy, prevention programming information, and reported acts of hazing within our Annual Security Report. It also requires the development of a Campus Hazing Transparency Report. This Report summarizes any hazing violation findings and is available below.
Coming Soon:
2025 Annual Security Report (available no later than October 1, 2025)
Hazing Transparency Report (available no later than December 23, 2025)
Mid has no tolerance for hazing activities. What may seem fun or non-threatening for some may be physically or emotionally damaging to others. Educate yourself and see hazing for what it really is.