Hazing: Charge for Change
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About This Episode
Hazing remains one of the most persistent and complex risks facing colleges and universities. In this episode, we explore a new report aimed at preventing college hazing.
Key Takeaways
- Hazing is preventable — but compliance alone is not enough.
- Effective prevention requires a coordinated campus governance approach.
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This material is presented for general informational and risk management purposes only. It should not be considered legal, coverage, or other professional advice. Readers should consult their legal counsel, broker, or other appropriate adviser regarding their specific circumstances.
Copyright in this material is owned by United Educators (UE), a Reciprocal Risk Retention Group, unless otherwise stated. Permission to post, reproduce, distribute, share, or use this material beyond its intended audience must be obtained from UE. All rights are reserved.
Listen Now
About This Episode
Hazing remains one of the most persistent and complex risks facing colleges and universities. In this episode, we explore a new report aimed at preventing college hazing.
Key Takeaways
- Hazing is preventable — but compliance alone is not enough.
- Effective prevention requires a coordinated campus governance approach.
Subscribe
To receive new episodes when they are released, follow UE’s Prevention and Protection podcast on your preferred streaming service:
This material is presented for general informational and risk management purposes only. It should not be considered legal, coverage, or other professional advice. Readers should consult their legal counsel, broker, or other appropriate adviser regarding their specific circumstances.
Copyright in this material is owned by United Educators (UE), a Reciprocal Risk Retention Group, unless otherwise stated. Permission to post, reproduce, distribute, share, or use this material beyond its intended audience must be obtained from UE. All rights are reserved.
Featured Speakers
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Alyssa Keehan, Esq., CPCU, ARM
Director of Risk Management Research & Consulting
Alyssa oversees the development of UE’s risk management content and consulting initiatives, ensuring reliable and trustworthy guidance for our members. Her areas of expertise include campus sexual misconduct, Title IX, threat assessment, campus security, contracts, and risk transfer. She previously handled UE liability claims and held positions in the fields of education and insurance.
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J. Patrick Biddix
Associate Vice Provost and Executive Director of the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), University of Tennessee at Knoxville
J. Patrick Biddix, PhD, is a Research Fellow and serves as the Associate Vice Provost and Executive Director of the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) as well as the Jimmy and Ileen Cheek Endowed Professor of Higher Education at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. As a scholar-practitioner, he emphasizes the dual role of education on college campuses. His research and teaching focus on assessment, research methodologies, and student engagement, particularly regarding student success both inside and outside the classroom.
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Stevan Veldkamp
Executive Director of the Piazza Center, Penn State
Stevan J. Veldkamp, EdD, serves as the executive director of the Timothy J. Piazza Center for Fraternity and Sorority Research at Penn State University. In his role, he focuses on developing effective strategies that empower students to combat hazing, dangerous drinking, and violence. With three decades of higher education experience, Dr. Veldkamp specializes in student development, prevention initiatives, and accountability measures. He holds a doctorate in higher education and student affairs from Indiana University.