UWG Campus Hazing Transparency Report and Max Gruver Act Public Disclosure
UWG Campus Hazing Transparency Report and Max Gruver Act Public Disclosure
On May 9, 2021, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp passed into law the “Max Gruver Act”, which amends the state’s hazing laws found in OCGA 16-5-61. The new law requires a web page dedicated to the public disclosure of (1) administrative adjudication of hazing (internal institutional investigations and hearings) and (2) hazing-related convictions (external criminal convictions) to include at minimum:
The name of any school organization involved
The date(s) on which the hazing occurred
A description of the hazing related findings (administrative or criminal) and sanctions
In compliance with the Max Gruver Act, the Office of Community Standards provides the following information that will be maintained for at least five years following final adjudication or conviction.
Hazing Incident #1
Incident Description
Information was provided alleging that members of Sigma Gamma Rho subjected individuals to verbal humiliation, intimidation, and forced physical activity at an off-campus location.
Organization: Sigma Gamma Rho
Campus: Carrollton
Date of Incident: March 11, 2022
Date Reported: April 1, 2022 Violations: 06.00 - Hazing
Date that Notice of Violation Provided to Organization: April 12, 2022
Investigation Initiated: April 12, 2022
Date of Resolution: May 3, 2022
Charges and Findings:
06.00 - Hazing – Responsible
Did the reported incident involve use or abuse of alcohol or drugs? No
Sanction(s):
One member prohibited from all events and activities and may not represent the organization on the University of West Georgia campus through April 24, 2023
One member prohibited from all events and activities and may not represent the organization on the UWG campus from May 16, 2022 through October 24, 2023
Required hazing prevention training
Required to collaborate with the Office of Community Standards to develop and deliver hazing training presentation
5-year roll off: May 3, 2027
Hazing Incident #2
Incident Description
Information was provided alleging that members of Kappa Delta forced potential new members to drink alcohol at a party.
Organization: Kappa Delta
Campus: Carrollton
Date of Incident: October 18, 2024
Date Reported: October 20, 2024
Date that Notice of Violation Provided to Organization: October 23, 2024
Investigation Initiated: October 25, 2024
Date of Resolution: December 9, 2024
Charges and Findings:
06.00 - Hazing - Responsible
07.03 - Alcohol Misuse - Furnishing - Responsible
Did the reported incident involve use or abuse of alcohol or drugs? Yes
Sanction(s):
Social Probation through August 31, 2025
Probationary review meeting on August 8, 2025
Schedule and complete the Responsible and Ethical Decision (RED) Workshop before January 31, 2025
Attend a hazing prevention workshop before February 1, 2025
Chapter information will be placed on UWG Max Gruver Organizational Conduct page in compliance with
Georgia State Law until December 5, 2029
Complete all expectations set forth by the Kappa Delta National Office.
Required to collaborate with the Office of Community Standards to develop and deliver hazing training presentation
