Statement on Anti-Hazing
Lambda Theta Alpha believes that true Sisterhood is nurtured in an atmosphere of social and moral responsibility, respect for authority and loyalty to the principles of higher education. Lambda Theta Alpha stands by the empowerment of women as beneficiaries of the history of the sorority. We expect each member to be both true to and worthy of the mission and principles of Lambda Theta Alpha.
Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. follows the University Policy on Hazing:
UNC Charlotte, Policy Statement #406
It is the responsibility of all Students, staff, faculty and members of the University community to ensure an atmosphere of learning, social responsibility, and respect for human dignity. This is achieved by providing positive influences and constructive development for current and aspiring members or participants of any group or organization at UNC Charlotte. Hazing is counterproductive to the positive learning environment the University seeks to create.
Policy
Any Student, Student Group, or Student Organization, as those terms are defined in University Policy 406, The Code of Student Responsibility is prohibited from Hazing. Hazing is a violation of North Carolina state law, this Policy, and the Code of Student Responsibility.
According to North Carolina law (NCGS § 14-35):
“It is unlawful for any student in attendance at any university, college or school in this State to engage in hazing, or to aid or abet any other student in the commission of this offense. For the purposes of this section Hazing is defined as follows: ‘to subject another student to physical injury as part of an initiation, or as a prerequisite to membership, into any organized school group including any society, athletic team, fraternity or sorority, or other similar group.’ Any violation of this section shall constitute a Class 2 misdemeanor.”
Hazing at UNC Charlotte is further defined as:
Any activity, intentional or unintentional, by a Student, Student Group, or Student Organization, related to membership in a Student Group or Organization, that endangers the mental, physical, or emotional health of a person, regardless of whether such person has consented to participation in the activity. Any actions that demean, disgrace or embarrass a person may also be considered Hazing. Hazing can occur either on or off campus. While Hazing is typically associated with membership selection and initiation into a group or organization, it is possible for Hazing to occur before, during, after or separate from membership selection and initiation, and regardless of status or position in the Student Group or Student Organization.
Students, Student Groups, and Student Organizations found to be in violation of this Policy may face sanctions set forth in Chapter 10 of the Code of Student Responsibility, as well as possible criminal prosecution. Silent participation or acquiescence in the presence of Hazing are not neutral acts; they are violations of this Policy and University Policy 406, The Code of Student Responsibility.
Hazing may be divided into three categories: subtle, harassment, and violence:
1. Subtle hazing includes, but is not limited to, behaviors that emphasize a power imbalance between new
members/rookies and other members of the group. Termed “subtle hazing” because these types of hazing
are often taken-for-granted or accepted as “harmless” or meaningless. Subtle hazing typically involves
activities or attitudes that breach reasonable standards of mutual respect and place new members/rookies on
the receiving end of ridicule, embarrassment, and/or humiliation tactics. New members/rookies often feel
the need to endure subtle Hazing to feel like part of the group or team. (Some types of subtle hazing may
also be considered harassment hazing).
2. Harassment hazing includes, but is not limited to, behaviors that cause emotional anguish or physical
discomfort in order to feel like part of the group. Harassment hazing confuses, frustrates, and causes undue
stress for new members/rookies. (Some types of harassment hazing can also be considered violence
hazing).
3. Violence hazing includes, but is not limited to, behaviors that have the potential to cause physical and/or
emotional, or psychological harm.
Additional examples of Hazing can be found on the Office of Student Conduct Hazing website - here.
(See also StopHazing.org).
Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. follows the University Policy on Hazing:
UNC Charlotte, Policy Statement #406
It is the responsibility of all Students, staff, faculty and members of the University community to ensure an atmosphere of learning, social responsibility, and respect for human dignity. This is achieved by providing positive influences and constructive development for current and aspiring members or participants of any group or organization at UNC Charlotte. Hazing is counterproductive to the positive learning environment the University seeks to create.
Policy
Any Student, Student Group, or Student Organization, as those terms are defined in University Policy 406, The Code of Student Responsibility is prohibited from Hazing. Hazing is a violation of North Carolina state law, this Policy, and the Code of Student Responsibility.
According to North Carolina law (NCGS § 14-35):
“It is unlawful for any student in attendance at any university, college or school in this State to engage in hazing, or to aid or abet any other student in the commission of this offense. For the purposes of this section Hazing is defined as follows: ‘to subject another student to physical injury as part of an initiation, or as a prerequisite to membership, into any organized school group including any society, athletic team, fraternity or sorority, or other similar group.’ Any violation of this section shall constitute a Class 2 misdemeanor.”
Hazing at UNC Charlotte is further defined as:
Any activity, intentional or unintentional, by a Student, Student Group, or Student Organization, related to membership in a Student Group or Organization, that endangers the mental, physical, or emotional health of a person, regardless of whether such person has consented to participation in the activity. Any actions that demean, disgrace or embarrass a person may also be considered Hazing. Hazing can occur either on or off campus. While Hazing is typically associated with membership selection and initiation into a group or organization, it is possible for Hazing to occur before, during, after or separate from membership selection and initiation, and regardless of status or position in the Student Group or Student Organization.
Students, Student Groups, and Student Organizations found to be in violation of this Policy may face sanctions set forth in Chapter 10 of the Code of Student Responsibility, as well as possible criminal prosecution. Silent participation or acquiescence in the presence of Hazing are not neutral acts; they are violations of this Policy and University Policy 406, The Code of Student Responsibility.
Hazing may be divided into three categories: subtle, harassment, and violence:
1. Subtle hazing includes, but is not limited to, behaviors that emphasize a power imbalance between new
members/rookies and other members of the group. Termed “subtle hazing” because these types of hazing
are often taken-for-granted or accepted as “harmless” or meaningless. Subtle hazing typically involves
activities or attitudes that breach reasonable standards of mutual respect and place new members/rookies on
the receiving end of ridicule, embarrassment, and/or humiliation tactics. New members/rookies often feel
the need to endure subtle Hazing to feel like part of the group or team. (Some types of subtle hazing may
also be considered harassment hazing).
2. Harassment hazing includes, but is not limited to, behaviors that cause emotional anguish or physical
discomfort in order to feel like part of the group. Harassment hazing confuses, frustrates, and causes undue
stress for new members/rookies. (Some types of harassment hazing can also be considered violence
hazing).
3. Violence hazing includes, but is not limited to, behaviors that have the potential to cause physical and/or
emotional, or psychological harm.
Additional examples of Hazing can be found on the Office of Student Conduct Hazing website - here.
(See also StopHazing.org).
Policy on Sexual Abuse and Harassment
Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. will not tolerate or condone any form of sexist or sexually abusive behavior on the part of its members, whether physical, mental or emotional. This is to include any actions that are demeaning to women or men, ranging from but not limited to verbal and/or nonverbal harassment to sexual assault by individuals or members acting together. Lambda Theta Alpha strives to fulfill the true spirit of sisterhood, encouraging its members and community to use their voice. More information on the national policies followed by Lambda Theta Alpha can be found on the Risk Management Policy tab -here.
Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. follows the University Policy on Sexual Abuse and Harassment:
UNC Charlotte, Policy Statement #502
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte affirms its commitment to ensuring an environment for all employees and students that is fair, humane, and respectful--an environment that supports and rewards employee and student performance on the basis of relevant considerations such as ability and effort. Behaviors that inappropriately assert sexuality as relevant to employee or student performance are damaging to this environment.
Policy
Sexual harassment is a violation of both law and University policy and will not be tolerated in the University community. Sexual harassment is a particularly sensitive issue that may affect any member of the University community and as such will be dealt with promptly and confidentially by the University administration.
Definitions of Sexual Harassment:
A. Employees
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines define sexual harassment as follows:
Harassment on the basis of sex is a violation of Section 703 of Title VII, which states that: "Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal and physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when --
1. Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual's
employment,
2. Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment decisions
affecting such individual, or
3. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual's work performance or
creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment."
B. Students
Sexual harassment of students is a form of prohibited sex discrimination. Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature by a University employee, by another student, or by a third party, constitutes sexual harassment if such conduct is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive to limit the student's ability to participate in or benefit from an education program or activity, or create a hostile or abusive educational environment.
"Quid pro quo" sexual harassment is equally unlawful. It occurs when a University employee explicitly or implicitly conditions a student's participation in an education program or activity, or bases an educational decision, on the student's submission to unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature. "Quid pro quo" harassment occurs whether the student resists and suffers the threatened harm or submits and thus avoids the threatened harm.
Additional resources can be found on the Office of Student Conduct Sexual Harassment Policy and Grievance Procedure website - here.
Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. follows the University Policy on Sexual Abuse and Harassment:
UNC Charlotte, Policy Statement #502
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte affirms its commitment to ensuring an environment for all employees and students that is fair, humane, and respectful--an environment that supports and rewards employee and student performance on the basis of relevant considerations such as ability and effort. Behaviors that inappropriately assert sexuality as relevant to employee or student performance are damaging to this environment.
Policy
Sexual harassment is a violation of both law and University policy and will not be tolerated in the University community. Sexual harassment is a particularly sensitive issue that may affect any member of the University community and as such will be dealt with promptly and confidentially by the University administration.
Definitions of Sexual Harassment:
A. Employees
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines define sexual harassment as follows:
Harassment on the basis of sex is a violation of Section 703 of Title VII, which states that: "Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal and physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when --
1. Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual's
employment,
2. Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment decisions
affecting such individual, or
3. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual's work performance or
creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment."
B. Students
Sexual harassment of students is a form of prohibited sex discrimination. Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature by a University employee, by another student, or by a third party, constitutes sexual harassment if such conduct is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive to limit the student's ability to participate in or benefit from an education program or activity, or create a hostile or abusive educational environment.
"Quid pro quo" sexual harassment is equally unlawful. It occurs when a University employee explicitly or implicitly conditions a student's participation in an education program or activity, or bases an educational decision, on the student's submission to unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature. "Quid pro quo" harassment occurs whether the student resists and suffers the threatened harm or submits and thus avoids the threatened harm.
Additional resources can be found on the Office of Student Conduct Sexual Harassment Policy and Grievance Procedure website - here.