Anti-Hazing Procedure

I. Statement of Purpose

Central Piedmont Community College takes student safety and welfare very seriously. The following procedures have been developed to track and report hazing incidents. The policy is in accordance with the Stop Campus Hazing Act, an amendment to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). Central Piedmont expects that its students and community members will not engage in conduct that is defined as hazing under the North Carolina Anti-Hazing Law and as otherwise determined by the College.

II. Accountability for Reporting

Students, faculty and staff are responsible for reporting incidents of hazing and suspected hazing. Failure to report an incident of hazing will be viewed by the College as compliance (through passive participation) in the hazing activity and is a violation of the Hazing Policy. Failure to report an incident of hazing may also constitute a violation of federal and state law. Students, faculty and staff should report hazing or suspected hazing to any of the following offices:

  • Security Services

  • Office of Student Conduct and Civility
  • Student Affairs
  • Title IX Office
  • Human Resources (for employee-related concerns)
  • Report Directly (in person)
    • Any Central Piedmont Security Officer, Sworn Campus Police Officer, college staff, or the appropriate law enforcement agency, if warranted

Anonymous reports are accepted.

This policy does not supersede other college or legal reporting obligations.

If you would like additional information regarding team or community building activities, please contact:

If you have questions regarding hazing or this policy, please contact:

III. Investigation Process

The Office of Student Conduct and Civility and the Security Services Department will investigate all incidents and allegations of hazing to include, but not be limited to:

  • Conducting interviews with victims, witnesses, and alleged perpetrators
  • Reviewing surveillance video footage (if available)
  • Collecting physical and digital evidence
  • Documenting findings in an official incident report

IV. Enforcement

Allegations will be investigated by the College or appropriate agencies. Verified violations may result in sanctions, including but not limited to:

  • A written warning
  • Probation
  • The loss of organizational privileges or recognition
  • Mandatory education/training
  • Suspension or expulsion (students)
  • Administrative leave or termination (employees)

These sanctions are in addition to any criminal or civil penalties under federal or state laws.

Specific information regarding these sanctions can be found on the Central Piedmont website at the following links:

V. College Reporting

A. Central Piedmont Campus Hazing Transparency Report

Central Piedmont will maintain a rolling five-year record of all reported hazing and related legal violations. The report will be updated semi-annually and published on the College public-facing website.

Central Piedmont is committed to the health and safety of our students. In compliance with the Stop Campus Hazing Act, as well as the Clery Act, and to help students make fully informed decisions about joining organizations, the Campus Hazing Transparency report includes information on incidents or reports of hazing involving any student organizations adjudicated through the Office of Student Conduct.

The report includes:

  • the name of the responsible organization(s);
  • the dates of the incident, report, charge, investigation and resolution;
  • a general description of the incident, and
  • the subsequent charges, findings, and sanctions placed on the organization.

The report contains any organization conduct data beginning after January 1, 2025.

B. Annual Security Report

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), Central Piedmont also publishes an Annual Security Report that is maintained on a three-year interval. All reported hazing and related legal violations will be published in the Annual Security Report according to state regulations and guidelines, and it can be found on the College’s public-facing website.

VI. Resources

Central Piedmont strongly encourages students to use the resources and support available for addressing concerns regarding hazing or suspected hazing. Students seeking assistance through Counseling Services will receive confidential services to the extent permissible in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. College resources include:

Additional information and resources can be found on the Clery Center website.

Changes

Approved by the Board of Trustees on July 9, 2025.

Approved by Cabinet on July 7, 2025.

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