Introduction

Viterbo University does not tolerate hazing activities and mandates reporting of these activities by any member of the Viterbo community. All members of the university community are expected to act in accordance with Viterbo’s hazing policy.

• Hazing: any intentional, knowing, or reckless act committed by a person (whether individually or in concert with other persons) against another person or persons regardless of the willingness of such other person(s) to participate, that
  1. Is committed in the course of an initiation into, an affiliation with or the maintenance of membership in an organization; and
  2. Causes or creates a risk above the reasonable risk encountered in the course of participation in the institution of higher education or the organization (such as the physical preparation necessary for participation in an athletic team, of physical or psychological injury).
• Institutional policies and applicable laws:
  1. Hazing Policy
  2. State Law: Wisconsin Statute 948.51
  3. Federal Law: Stop Campus Hazing Act

Report Hazing

• If you have experienced hazing, have witnessed hazing, or suspect that someone you know has been hazed, you can report confidentially directly to:
  • Compliance and Title IX Office:
    1. Marci Iverson: 608-796-3120 | mkiverson@viterbo.edu
    2. Brandi Alonzo: 608-796-3129 | bvalonzo@viterbo.edu
    3. Hannah Dickman: 608-796-3847 | hmdickman@viterbo.edu
    4. General email: titleix@viterbo.edu
  • Campus Safety and Security
    1. Aly Graef: 608-796-3913 | akgraef@viterbo.edu
    2. Campus Safety: 608-796-3911
  • Student Life Office
    1. Kirsten Gabriel: 608-796-3840 | kkgabriel@viterbo.edu
    2. Bridget Baumeister: 608-796-3841 | blbaumeister@viterbo.edu
  • Human Resources
    1. Emily Weaver: 608-796-3930 | eeweaver@viterbo.edu
    2. Nicole Haugen: 608-796-3931| nahaugen@viterbo.edu
    3. Karen Deshler: 608-796-3932 | kbdeshler@viterbo.edu 
• Complete a Viterbo Speaks Up report.
• Reporting individuals are encouraged to provide as much specific information as possible so that the appropriate action can be taken to address the reported behavior. Viterbo’s ability to investigate reports and enforce university policy depends on the accuracy and specificity of the information provided.

Support for Students

• Campus resources (e.g., counseling, dean of students)
• Off-campus/community support
• Rights of hazing victims and bystanders

Education and Prevention Initiatives

• Required training for students/organizations.
  1. Vector Solutions Training
  2. In person opportunities
• Bystander intervention programs
• Awareness weeks or campaigns (e.g., National Hazing Prevention Week)
  1. National Hazing Awareness Week: September 22 – 27, 2025

Required Disclosures

• Hazing Incident Report page
• The Hazing Incident Report page will be updated at minimum semiannually.