8-3-0 Hazing

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Area Commission
  3. Information Technology
  4. Plans and Analysis
  5. Marketing
  6. Financial Affairs
  7. Facilities Management
  8. Human Resources and Employee Relations

    8-0-0 Non-Discrimination of Persons with Disabilities Policy

    8-1-0 Affirmative Action and Non-Discrimination Policy

    8-1-1 Employment Practices

    8-1-3 Establishment and Classification of Positions

    8-1-4 Teacher and Employee Retention Incentive Program (TERI)

    8-2-0 Sexual Harassment and Unprofessional Conduct

    8-2-1 Sexual Harassment and Unprofessional Conduct: Reporting, Investigation, Resolution and Grievance Process

    8-3-2 Hazardous Weather

    8-4-1 Personnel Work Schedules and Overtime Compensation

    8-4-2 Employment of Temporary Faculty

    8-4-3 Employment of Temporary Classified Employees

    8-4-4 Adjunct Faculty Salary

    8-5-1 Faculty, Teaching

    8-5-3 English Fluency Requirements for Faculty Employment

    8-5-4 Intellectual Property Rights

    8-6-1 Political Activity

    8-7-1 Employee Alcohol/Drug Use

    8-8-1 Employment Verification

    8-8-2 Background Checks

    8-9-0 Conflict of Interest Policy/Ethics, Government Accountability & Campaign Reform Act of 1991

    8-9-1 Honorariums, Gratuities, and Gifts

    8-9-2 Prohibition of Unauthorized Use of College Assets/Information

    8-9-3 Solicitation and Distribution of Non-College Related Materials

    8-9-4 Employee Recognition, Official and Unofficial

    8-10-1 Employee Terminations

    8-12-1 Personnel Files

    8-13-1 Leave Records

    8-13-2 Leave, Temporary Disability

    8-13-3 Leave Without Pay

    8-13-4 Workers' Compensation

    8-13-5 Employee Assistance Guidelines

    8-13-6 Employee Leave Transfer Program

    8-13-8 Faculty Non-Work Days

    8-13-10 Employee Benefits, Employer-Contributed Insurance & Retirement

    8-14-1 Secondary Employment

    8-15-1 Classified Employees Compensation

    8-16-1 Orientation, New Employees

    8-16-2 Telecommuting

    8-17-1 Holidays

    8-18-1 Employment of Relatives (Nepotism)

    8-19-0 Statement of Ethical Principles for Employees

    8-21-0 Whistleblower Policy

    8-21-1 Whistleblower Procedure

    8-22-1 Records Retention

  9. Development
  10. Procurement and Inventory Control
  11. Auxiliary Enterprises and Printing Services
  12. Public Safety
  13. Division of Education
  14. Intentionally Left Blank for Future Use
  15. Intentionally Left Blank for Future Use
  16. Admissions and Registrar
  17. Student Services

 

NUMBER:  8-3-0 APPROVED DATE:  09-30-2025

LEGAL AUTHORITY:  S.C. Code Ann. § 59-101-200 et. seq. (2024); S.C. Code Ann. § 16-3-510 (2024); The Clery Act (20 U.S.C. § 1092 et. seq. (2024)). 

Purpose
Trident Technical College is committed to maintaining a safe and respectful environment for all students. Hazing in any form is strictly prohibited. This policy outlines the definitions, prohibitions, procedures, and consequences related to hazing activities. This policy includes all student organizations recognized by Trident Technical College as well as any unofficial student group of two or more people operating as a club, society, association, organization, club sport team, or athletic team. Student groups and individual students should not condone or engage in any hazing activity.

Definition of Hazing
Hazing means any wrongful act by a student, or group of students, directed against another student, whether on or off campus, in connection with initiation into, affiliation with, or membership in any student organization, club, team, or group recognized by Trident Technical College, that:

1. Strikes, threatens, or causes bodily harm to a student;
2. Subjects a student to abusive, insulting, or ridiculous acts;
3. Frightens, shames, or subjects a student to personal indignity; or
4. Requires participation in activities that endanger mental or physical health or safety.

For purposes of this policy, consent of the student subjected to hazing is not a defense.

Hazing does not include:

• Reasonable and customary training, conditioning, or practice in officially sanctioned athletic or educational programs;
• Legitimate College-sponsored events that further the mission of the institution.

Reporting Procedures
Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to report any suspected hazing activities immediately. Reports can be made through the following channels: Vice President for Student Services.

Investigation and Adjudication
Upon receiving a report of hazing, Trident Technical College will conduct a prompt, thorough, and impartial investigation in compliance with the disciplinary procedures outlined in the Trident Technical College Student Handbook or to SBTCE 3-2-106.1, the Student Code for the SC Technical College System. 
 
If the investigation determines that hazing has occurred, the responsible individual/s or groups will be subject to disciplinary action, which may include:

• Warning or reprimand
• Probation
• Loss of privileges
• Suspension or expulsion from the college
• Revocation of organizational recognition or privileges

Support and Resources
Trident Technical College is committed to providing support to victims of hazing.  Support services are available to students through the college’s counseling office.