New Member Orientation Contract for Provisional Fraternity and Sorority Members
I, the undersigned, understand that in order to participate in the New Member Orientation process, all provisional F/S members are required to sign this contract with ACU.
By signing below, I am stating that I have read the following documents, understand what they require of me, and will fully comply with the responsibilities and requirements set out in them.
1) The Texas Hazing Law; Specifically, I understand that hazing is illegal in Texas. (Under the Texas statute, hazing is defined as "any intentional knowing, or reckless act, occurring on or off the campus of an educational institution, by one person alone or acting with others, directed against a student that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of pledging, being initiated into, affiliating with, holding office in, or maintaining membership in any organization whose member are students at an educational institution.").
I also understand that anyone who witnesses or experiences hazing activities and does not report them and the individuals committing the activities is in violation of the statute.
2) I have read and understand the ACU Student Organization Handbook; the
Greek Life Handbook; and the
ACU Student Handbook. Specifically, I understand that all Fraternity and Sorority activities, including New Member Orientation, will conform to the community standards of ACU as underscored by its mission statement and set forth in the current Student Organization Handbook, Greek Life Handbook, and Student Handbook.
I realize that any violation of this contract may result in disciplinary response and my removal from joining activities. In consideration of ACU's recognition of Fraternities and Sororities and for being permitted to participate in the joining process, I do hereby release, hold harmless and indemnify Abilene Christian University, its officers, trustees, agents, and employees from any and all claims, demand, suits, costs, and charges, in connection with or arising out of the joining process or travel and transportation to and from joining activities including, but not limited to, serious bodily injury to myself or others or property damage, except for loss, harm, or injury occasioned by gross negligence or intentional misconduct by Abilene Christian University, its officers, trustees, agents or employees.
I further state that I have signed voluntarily under my own free will, and I am of legal age and legally competent to execute this agreement.
