M E M O R A N D U M


TO:		Campus Presidents
DATE:		April 18, 2003	
FROM:		Robert L. King				
SUBJECT:	Hazing and Binge Drinking


As many of you are aware, I have been concerned about matters related to the above because of incidents on a number 
of our campuses over the last several years.  At our June Presidents� Meeting, I would like to take a few minutes 
to discuss possible approaches to these issues.  My thoughts follow:

1. All of your campuses are required to have a Code of Conduct.  While there is no reason why individual signing to 
acknowledge a Code strengthens our legal position reference enforceability, I believe it would be symbolically 
important to have all entering freshman sign a document acknowledging their understanding of the Code, agreeing to 
live up to its requirements, and recognizing the consequences of not doing so.

2. I would like to see consistency in language related to binge drinking, for example��behavior particularly 
related to alcohol that is detrimental to the learning environment, reputation of the school, and/or resulting in 
death or injury.�

3. I suggest that the Code apply to behavior off campus, as well as on campus, and that it apply to students 
whether they are acting individually or as part of a group, whether that group be formal or recognized.

4. I would like to see sanctions strengthened to include dismissal from one campus to be System-wide in nature, 
and also that there be loss of previously earned academic credits.  It is my hope that students� behavior might 
be modified if they understand the seriousness of penalties they might incur.

As indicate, I would like this to be a discussion subject at our June meeting and ask that it is put on the 
agenda.  In the meantime, if your have thoughts on the matter, please don�t hesitate to contact me.

Copy:	Dick Miller
	Ed Engelbride
	Marti Ellerman