TAMIU Student Handbook 2021-2022

Page 15 of 91 Section 3.15 Housing and Residence Life Housing and Residence Life provides a variety of on-campus living options. Students are expected to comply with all TAMIU rules and procedures, including those adopted to ensure the health and welfare of those who reside in, work in, or visit TAMIU housing. For more information about Housing and Residence Life rules and community st andards, visit: http://www.americancampusresidents.com/residentiallearningcommunity. Section 3.16 Recognized Student Organizations Recognized Student Organizations are formed to further the common interest of their members and the University community. Organizations are open to all students to serve an essential component to the co-curricular programs at TAMIU. Recognized Student Organizations and their advisors are responsible for compliance with the Student Code of Conduct, State and federal laws. More information and guidelines concerning recognized student organizations are available in The Leader , a guidebook published by the Office of Student Orientation, Leade rship and Engagement (SOLE) . To learn more, please visit: http://www.tamiu.edu/sole/ . Section 3.17 Hazing Hazing is a crime under Texas Law. It is also prohibited under this Code. It is a violation of the Code (and of state law) to engage in hazing, or to otherwise solicit, encourage, direct, aid or attempt to aid another in engaging in hazing. It is also a violation to recklessly permit hazing by another to occur. A student who receives firsthand knowledge of the planning of a specific hazing incident or has firsthand knowledge that a specific hazing incident has occurred, has an affirmative responsibility to report the incident in writing to dean of students or another appropriate official of TAMIU. Notification will be provided to the University community as required by law. Both failing to report hazing and hazing that does not result in serious bodily injury are Class B misdemeanors. Hazing that results in serious bodily injury is a Class A misdemeanor. Hazing resulting in a death is a state jail felony. An organization found guilty of hazing may be fined $5,000 to $10,000 or, for incidents causing personal injury or property damage, an amount doubles the loss or expenses incurred because of the hazing incident. It is not a defense to prosecution that the person hazed consented to the hazing activity.