Fostering a Safe Fraternity Culture: Phi Mu Delta's Fight Against Hazing

In line with its unwavering commitment to fostering a safe and respectful fraternity experience, Phi Mu Delta Fraternity actively promotes National Hazing Prevention Week. The fraternity, founded in 1918, has a long history of standing firmly against hazing in all its forms, aligning with its core values of democracy, brotherhood, and service.

Phi Mu Delta's policy against hazing is clear and unmistakable. It states, "No chapter, provisional chapter, student, or alumnus shall conduct nor condone hazing activities." The fraternity defines hazing activities explicitly, encompassing actions that intentionally produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule. These activities, which include the use of alcohol, paddling, excessive fatigue, and more, go against the fraternity's values and are strictly prohibited.

Sam Waltemeyer, Phi Mu Delta's Executive Director, emphasized the fraternity's stance, stating, "Hazing does not inspire the culture we want for our members. We believe in the intrinsic worth of each individual from the moment they commit to being a member, and hazing contradicts this belief."

Phi Mu Delta encourages all its members and volunteers to explore the groundbreaking research conducted by The Timothy J. Piazza Center for Fraternity and Sorority Research and Reform, which was established at Penn State University in January 2019. The primary focus of the center is to study and learn from the challenges faced by the Greek-letter community, promote advocacy for change, and provide useful tools and best practices to prevent hazing incidents.

Phi Mu Delta promotes active engagement with the Hazing Prevention Network in addition to the Piazza Center. This national non-profit organization empowers individuals to prevent hazing through education, advocacy, and community engagement. The fraternity strongly encourages its members and volunteers to utilize the resources and strategies provided by the Hazing Prevention Network to create awareness about the harmful impacts of hazing.

Notably, Phi Mu Delta Fraternity actively encourages the reporting of hazing. This critical step reinforces the fraternity's commitment to creating a safe environment for its members and helps prevent hazing incidents.

​As National Hazing Prevention Week unfolds, Phi Mu Delta remains steadfast in promoting a culture of respect, dignity, and accountability within its organization. By actively participating in initiatives aimed at eradicating hazing, the fraternity continues to embody its mission of providing a positive fraternity experience that encourages high personal standards, both morally and mentally.