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INTAKE and HAZING in NPHC/MGC ORGANIZATIONS. A program for the President, Vice President and Intake Coordinators for NPHC/ mgc Organizations at VCU January 18, 2012. HAZING is PROHIBITED.
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INTAKE and HAZING inNPHC/MGC ORGANIZATIONS A program for the President, Vice President and Intake Coordinators for NPHC/mgcOrganizations at VCU January 18, 2012
HAZING is PROHIBITED Hazing is defined, according to Virginia statutes, as “to annoy any person by playing abusive or ridiculous tricks upon him/her, to frighten, scold, beat or harass him/her, to subject him/her to personal indignity.” Hazing is further defined by the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life as “any action taken or situation created intentionally whether on or off campus, to produce mental, emotional, or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule.” FIPG Governing Council Risk Management Guidelines
Blue Card Risk Management Policy and Procedures “With my signature, I certify that I have read and understand the Virginia Commonwealth University Hazing Policy and the Commonwealth of Virginia hazing law. I also agree not to haze and not to tolerate anyone else being hazed and will report any suspicious activity to the appropriate people.” By signing this document you are saying you are aware and understand the hazing policy enforced. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself and know the rules but in simple terms…its illegal and punishable by law.
INTAKE All member organizations shall be in compliance with Virginia Commonwealth University Rules & Regulations. Membership Intake will take place during the fall and spring semesters, not during the summer.
Intake • What to turn in when preparing for intake… • Intent to Intake Form • Interest meeting dates • Preferable to also turn in sign in sheet of potential new members. • Formal Interest Meeting Date • Start of new member education • End of new member process • Initiation date • New Member Show Date and Time • Blue Cards signed 48 hrs before start date • Calendar of intake • Flyer if you have one
Eligibility and Non-VCU Students A person must be enrolled at Virginia Commonwealth University and have completed the required hours and GPA as specified by the member organization, to be eligible for membership intake. If a person is not enrolled at Virginia Commonwealth University, the organization must be in communication with the NPHC on-campus advisor to ensure eligibility based on the relationship agreement between VCU and area colleges and universities. There is a standard procedure in place for non-VCU students who wish to be initiated into VCU NPHC (see Membership in NPHC Organizations by non-VCU students)
Intake Coordinator Responsibilities Sponsor a discussion for chapter officers responsible for membership intake programming at least once a year; Must conduct at least one workshop each year dedicated to hazing, individual and chapter responsibility in eliminating hazing and the council’s membership intake policies.
New Member Show • Guidelines • To be completed no later than 7 days after initiation. • Exceptions are allowed to be made, but not if you do not ask and you do not provide a reason. • No longer than 1 hour if less than 10 new members. • Health and safety concerns.
