RSO Handbook and Hazing Overview

RSO Handbook and Hazing

This email will serve as a short review of the Student Organization Handbook and the Stop Campus Hazing Act. 

Please see the RSO Handbook Here: RSO HANDBOOK

Please see the Greek Life Handbook Here: Greek Life HANDBOOK

Please see the Video of RSO Handbook overview and Hazing here:  Handbook and Hazing.mp4

Student Organization Handbook Overview

This is a guide designed to help student organizations maintain university recognition and access to resources, grow and operate efficiently and effectively, and contribute toward the creation of a vibrant and diverse campus community where every student feels valued and respected. Purdue University Northwest student organizations provide opportunities for education outside of the classroom, personal growth, leadership development, and community engagement, while promoting a sense of belonging among all members.

Student organizations can have a range of purposes including, but not limited to, gaining experience in a particular field of interest, providing an outlet to socialize or giving students access to volunteer and service opportunities. Student organizations also vary in the size of their membership, some have a few members while others may have hundreds. Regardless of their mission or size, all student organizations offer students the opportunity to develop tangible skills that will benefit them throughout college and after they leave campus. The Office of Student Life is here to help your student organization achieve its goals.

There are instances where the RSO Handbook may reference the Student Code of Conduct Polices at PNW.  Those Policies can be found here: Code of Conduct

Brief Overview of Hazing

Hazing at PNW is any act that endangers physical and/or mental health or safety of a student OR any act that causes ridicule or humiliation for purposes of initiation, admission, affiliation, or continued membership in a group or organization.

The Stop Campus Hazing Act is federal legislation signed into law in December 2024 that improves

hazing reporting and prevention on college campuses. The law requires institutions to be more

transparent about hazing incidents and implement prevention programs for students, faculty and

staff.

Please review this handout related to the Stop Campus Hazing Act Here for more information: Stop Campus Hazing Act.pdf

WHERE TO REPORT: https://www.pnw.edu/public-safety/forms/csa-crime-report-form/