National Hazing Prevention Week
Galloway, N.J. 鈥 National Hazing Prevention Week, a national initiative that raises awareness about hazing and empowers campus communities to take action to prevent it, will be recognized on campuses across the country, including 番茄社区app鈥檚 from Sept. 22 to 26.
Throughout the week, the Stockton community is invited to gather educational resources, attend programming both online and in-person and engage in conversations surrounding prevention and accountability.
鈥淭his is an important opportunity for our community to come together, learn and commit to creating safe and supportive environments for all students,鈥 said Mat Greer, associate director for Stockton鈥檚 (FSL).
Stockton鈥檚 FSL will also share updates on New Jersey鈥檚 Timothy J. Piazza Anti-Hazing Law and the passage of the Federal Stop Campus Hazing Act, which aims to strengthen protections for students.
鈥淯nderstanding these laws is essential for every student leader, advisor, and organization member,鈥 Greer said. 鈥淲e invite you to take part in the events and use this week as a reminder that hazing has no place in our community. Together, we can build a culture of care, accountability and respect.鈥
Here鈥檚 the full list of upcoming events:
Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 12 p.m., Online
Presented by David Westol of Limberlost Consulting.
Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 2 p.m., Online
Presented by Ryan McKee, Ph.D., of Temple University.
Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 3:30 p.m., Online
Presented by Rasheed Cromwell, Esq., in partnership with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 11:00 a.m., Online
Presented by Michelle Guobadia, University of North Carolina 鈥 Charlotte, The Catalyst Agency.
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 1 p.m., Online
Panel includes: Yvonne Hernandez Friedman, Ph.D., PCC, Principal/CEO, YHF Coaching & Consulting (Moderator); Letitia Minor, M.Ed., LPC, CCTP, Counselor Specialist, Coastal Carolina University; Juan R. Guardia, Ph.D., Vice President of Student Affairs, University of Texas at San Antonio; Jason E. Glenn, Ph.D., Retired Military Officer, Former Vice President of Student Affairs; President, Glenn International Leadership Force.
Monday, Sept. 22 at 12 p.m., Online
Panel includes: Frank Cuevas, Ed.D., Vice Chancellor, Division of Student Life, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Emily Perlow, Ph.D., Vice President/Dean of Students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Jeremiah Shinn, Ph.D., Interim President, Boise State University.
Monday, Sept. 22 at 2 p.m., Online
Panel includes: Janet Judge, Co-Founder and Partner, Education & Sports Law Group; Brian Gearity, Ph.D., Professor & Director MA Coach Sports Education; Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, GSPP, University of Denver; Christopher Zacharda, Ed.D., Senior Associate Dean of Students, Northwestern University; Research Fellow, Penn State鈥檚 Piazza Center; Emily Perlow, Ph.D., Vice President/Dean of Students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 12 p.m., Online
Presented by Meghan Grace, Ph.D., Research Project Manager, Piazza Center and Stevan Veldkamp, Ed.D., Executive Director, Piazza Center.
Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 1:30 p.m., F-212
This program educates students on the risks, warning signs and consequences of hazing while promoting positive alternatives for building community and tradition. Participants will learn how hazing impacts individuals, organizations and campus culture, as well as the legal and institutional policies in place to prevent it. The training also equips students with tools to recognize and intervene in situations where hazing may occur, fostering safer and healthier group experiences.
Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 4 p.m., TRLC Quad
Sponsored by the Office of Student Conduct & Women's Gender and Sexuality Center, join us for the Sex and Candy Fair 鈥 a fun, educational event focused on promoting sexual health, consent and providing information on the Red Zone. Stop by for free candy, interactive games, freebies, giveaways and resources from campus and community partners.
Thursday, Sept. 25, at 3 p.m., Online
Presented by Susie Bruce, Director, and Kristen Morris, Robert Tipton Jr. Hazing Prevention Coordinator, of UVA鈥檚 Gordie Center.
Fraternity & Sorority Life Dominate Northeast Awards Ceremony
February 27, 2025
Galloway, N.J. 鈥 番茄社区app Fraternity & Sorority Life organizations were honored for their efforts and involvement both on and off campus during February鈥檚 Northeast Greek Leadership Association Conference in Baltimore.
Mat Greer 鈥15, associate director for (FSL), brought 10 student leaders representing various chapters to the conference in order to network with other chapters, participate in educational sessions, receive professional headshots and represent their chapters in a stroll/step competition.
For graduate student Juliana Gonzalez of Sigma Delta Tau (Delta Pi chapter), attending her first NGLA Conference and helping chaperone the younger Greek leaders was 鈥渁 ton of fun.鈥
鈥淚t gave me the opportunity to connect with them a little more 鈥 I don鈥檛 know all of them as well as some other chapters, so it was nice to learn about them and what they do for the community,鈥 said Gonzalez, who is currently studying in the Master of Science in Communication Disorders program.
