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Hazing Prevention Advisory Committee

The University of Washington has created and operated a Hazing Prevention Advisory Committee (HPAC) since the passage of Sam’s Law in March 2022. The purpose of the committee is to bring stakeholders across the university together to discuss, promote, and address hazing prevention.

State Legislation

The University of Washington will develop and operate a hazing prevention committee to promote and address hazing prevention. The committee should compromise students, faculty/staff, and at least one parent/guardian of a student enrolled in the university. Half of the committee should comprise of students. (RCW 28B.10.905)

Hazing Prevention Advisory Committee

The Hazing Prevention Advisory Committee, appointed by Vice President of Student Life Denzil Suite, provides guidance and support for hazing prevention work at all UW campuses and locations.

Name

Position/Campus

Alex Salemme – Chair

Hazing Prevention and Response Specialist

Audrey McGrath

Technical Writer/Parent – UW Seattle

Samuel Pena-Rojas

Undergraduate Student – UW Tacoma

Gabriel Aal

Undergraduate Student – UW Seattle

Nika Aydin

Undergraduate Student – UW Seattle

Nate Harris

IT Administrator – UW Seattle

Jennifer Britton

Access Coordinator – UW Seattle

Olivia King

Undergraduate Student – UW Seattle

All questions for committee members should be directed to nohazing@uw.edu.

Data and Assessment Subcommittee

The Assessment and Data subcommittee is charged with utilizing best practices to determine assessment needs and analyzing multiple forms of data collection of hazing prevention efforts, including workshops, training of incoming students, campus surveys, and more. The subcommittee will develop reports to share with the full committee and executive leadership, as needed, to show the effectiveness of training and trends on campus.  

Education and Training Subcommittee

The Education & Training Subcommittee is thus charged with developing and facilitating the implementation of curricula for employees and students across the university system.

Hazing Prevention Initiatives Subcommittee

The Hazing Prevention Initiatives Subcommittee is tasked with developing and hosting hazing behavior and prevention campaigns across the system.

Policy Development

The Policy Development Subcommittee is charged with reviewing and proposing revisions to university policies that address hazing behavior, developing policies surrounding hazing prevention training, and ensuring the policies are aligned with Washington’s Anti-Hazing Law and federal and local law.  

Interested in Joining?

Hazing Prevention and Response Team

206-685-2376 | nohazing@uw.edu