Hazing Prevention Institute & Symposium
Powered by National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS)
June 11-13, 2023
NCAA Hall of Champions & Conference Center Indianapolis, Indiana
For 2023, we have two components to our annual Institute. We are hosted by the NCAA Hall of Champions & Conference Center and powered by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).
We kick off the programming with a Symposium geared towards senior professionals and researchers. This is followed by the Institute focused for new professionals, graduate students and student leaders.
NOTE: The Symposium & Institute have different audiences and different registration.
in collaboration with the Piazza Center
Tentative Schedule
Sunday, June 11
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Opening Reception
NCAA Hall of Champions
Monday, June 12
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Hazing Prevention Symposium
(with lunch)
Who should attend: A research think tank-style program among major researchers and senior professionals with at least 10 years experience in student affairs, national student organization staff, risk management, athletics, recreation or club sports, band or performing arts, school administration, insurance, etc.
The design of the symposia is to create a community of scholars and leaders dedicated to ending hazing. It is a space for researchers studying hazing and hazing prevention and senior professionals to gather, share, and interact. The symposia is structured to encourage dialogue, share new insights, review critical perspectives, and inform new research directions. The Hazing Prevention Symposium is organized in collaboration with the Piazza Center who is dedicated to prevention practice.
Hotel
We have a room block available at the Courtyard Marriott which is across the street from the NCAA. You are responsible for your own accomodations.
in collaboration with the Piazza Center
Tentative Schedule
Monday, June 12
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Hazing Prevention Institute Check-in
6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Hazing Prevention Institute Programming
Tuesday, June 13
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM Breakfast
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Hazing Prevention Institute Programming
(with lunch and breaks)
Hotel
We have a room block available at the Courtyard Marriott which is across the street from the NCAA. You are responsible for your own accomodations.
Scholarships available
Harrison Kowiak tragically died as a result of hazing in college. Harrison’s family offer the Harrison Kowiak Annual Scholarship for individual(s) interested in hazing prevention to attend the Hazing Prevention Institute. The scholarship includes up to two nights’ hotel accommodations, a travel stipend up to $500 and the event registration fee.
Who should attend: new professionals/advisors, graduate students & student leaders across all student activities & organizations including fraternity & sorority life, athletics, recreation/club sports, performing arts, etc.
The Hazing Prevention Institute provides you with the building blocks for proactive hazing prevention on your campus and in your organization with an evidence-based curriculum incorporating the socio-economic model and latest science. This interdisciplinary, practical and pared down prevention approach allows for small group interaction, sharing of best-practices, access to prevention leaders, and knowledge and materials you can take back to implement your year-round hazing prevention plan at home. Registration comes with a host of year-round benefits and webinars!
The Hazing Prevention Network’s Institute provides participants with a framework for developing a prevention plan that fits their unique situation. As research on hazing advances, we can more clearly identify the risk and protective factors for hazing behavior. In this one-and-a-half-day program, we will share models for success that have worked on other issues such as drinking and driving and smoking cessation, as well as success stories from practitioners in the field of education.
This program is designed for (and most successful with) an interdisciplinary team. We offer a substantial discount for teams of four or more representing different areas. However, we recognize budgets won’t always allow for this, and individual participants are welcome. This is not an educational experience for individuals about why hazing is wrong. Participants should come already knowing that, and with the determination to develop a plan for preventing it on their campus or within their organization.
Those who complete the curriculum will leave with tools for creating a plan of action to prevent hazing.
Note: The intention of this program is be a positive, solution-oriented program for students and young professionals that want to address hazing in their community. The program should not be a part of a sanction process for students unless your campus, club or organization speaks with Todd Shelton prior to registering.