Hazing Prevention Week is dedicated to spreading awareness about the dangers of hazing as well as the importance of hazing prevention. It's a busy week for Dr. Jason Meriwether who wrote a book about hazing prevention and gives anti-hazing talks around the country. Jason joined "Ethocast" to give his views on the state of hazing, nationally. He also discusses how colleges and universities can engage in effective hazing prevention. Finally, Jason passionately shares his thoughts about indicators that someone will commit an act of hazing and what tough conversations among chapter members look like to ensure that all fraternity and sorority members enjoy a fulfilling organizational and academic experience.
About the Guest
Jason L. Meriwether is an experienced leader in higher education with research interests in hazing prevention, enrollment management, student retention, digital learning tools, adult student success, and social media engagement. In 2016, Jason was named to the Southern Indiana Business Source 20 under 40 Class of 2016. In 2014, he was selected to Louisville Business First’s Top Forty under 40 and as one of Business First's 20 People to Know in Education and Workforce Development; and he received the award of Outstanding Kentuckian. With that, he was commissioned to the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels.
Jason is editor of Dismantling Hazing in Greek-Letter Organizations: Effective Practices for Prevention, Response, and Campus Engagement.
A native of Guthrie, Kentucky, Jason earned his Ph.D. in educational administration with a specialization in higher education leadership from Indiana State University. He earned his Master of Arts in psychology from Fisk University and his Bachelor of Arts in communication from the University of Louisville.
Jason currently serves Campbellsville University as vice president of enrollment management, and he is a speaker for Greek University.
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