“How do you do the right thing and not get fired or ruin your career?”: The role of university administrators in hazing prevention and education

This dissertation examines the role of university administrators in hazing prevention efforts, addressing a critical gap in research on campus hazing. Using a mixed-methods approach—including surveys and qualitative interviews—this project explores the strategies administrators employ, the challenges they face, and how campus characteristics shape hazing prevention efforts. This dissertation also illustrates how administrators navigate workplace challenges related to hazing education and prevention.

Kellie Alexander is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Sociology at Colorado State University. She earned her B.A. in Sociology from the University of Georgia in 2014 and her M.A. in Sociology from Colorado State University in 2018. Her research focuses on criminology, victimization, deviance, and social control. Kellie is currently a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminology at the University of Denver.