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Peer reviewedRichmond, Douglas R. – NASPA Journal, 1989
Discusses legal problems surrounding fraternity hazing by college students. Discusses criminal liability, civil liability of individual fraternity members, civil liability of alumni governing boards, institutional liability, and risk management. Contends student affairs administrators who recognize hazing offends institutional values must also…
Descriptors: College Students, Fraternities, Hazing, Higher Education
Hirschorn, Michael W. – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1988
Fraternities are criticized for deteriorating student behavior, but college administrations are also under fire for not controlling or taking responsibility for the organizations. Conflict over the organizations' value continues. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Environment, College Students, Discipline, Drinking
Collison, Michele N-K – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1988
At the annual meeting of the National Interfraternity Conference, the national presidents of 59 fraternities voted to study alternatives to pledging. Some think that pledging has become synonymous with hazing, and that eliminating pledging would reduce the chances for abuse. (MLW)
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Change, Discipline Problems, Fraternities
