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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Hey Lions,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Welcome to the Fall 2025 semester!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">I encourage you to get involved this year by joining one of our many
<b>registered student organizations</b>—</span><a href="https://www.etamu.edu/orgs/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">click here to explore your options</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">.
You’ll also find a variety of exciting activities on campus and online. Check out the
</span><a href="https://calendar.etamu.edu/"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">University Community Calendar</span></b></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> to stay up to date on upcoming
events.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">As you get involved, it’s important to stay informed. Please take a few minutes to review the
<b>Student Rights & Responsibilities </b></span><a href="https://www.etamu.edu/office-of-student-rights-and-responsibilities/"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">website</span></b></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">
and our </span><a href="https://www.etamu.edu/office-of-student-rights-and-responsibilities/hazing-policy/"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Hazing Policy</span></b></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">.
This policy helps you understand what hazing is, how to prevent it, and how to make safe, positive choices in your student organization involvement.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">At East Texas A&M University, there has been
<b>one (1) confirmed hazing violation in the past three years</b>. While rare, hazing is taken seriously, and we rely on our community to help keep campus safe. If you become aware of hazing—on or off campus—please report it:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">University Police Department:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> 903-886-5868 or 911<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Assistant Dean of Students / Student Rights and Responsibilities:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> 903-886-5195<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<a href="https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?TAMUCommerce&layout_id=1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Submit a Hazing Report</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">For more information on community standards, visit the
</span><a href="https://www.etamu.edu/student-code-of-conduct/"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Student Code of Conduct</span></b></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">If you have questions about hazing or any other conduct-related matters, please contact the
<b>Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities</b> at 903-886-5195 or come by <b>
Halladay Student Services Building, Room 201</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Let’s make this semester safe, engaging, and memorable.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">GO LIONS!
</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">🤞</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri-Bold",sans-serif;color:#00386D">Judy Sackfield (She/Her/Hers)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri-LightItalic",sans-serif;color:#4F5352">Vice President for Student Affairs| Interim Vice President for Enrollment Mgt / Dean of Students<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri-Light",sans-serif;color:#0088CF">Student Affairs
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri-Light",sans-serif;color:#4F5352">| McDowell Administration Building, 296<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri-Light",sans-serif;color:#4F5352">P: 903.886.5171<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri-LightItalic",sans-serif;color:#4F5352">Mail:
</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri-Light",sans-serif;color:#4F5352">P.O. Box 3011, Commerce, TX 75429<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri-Light",sans-serif;color:#4F5352">2600 S Neal Street, Commerce, TX 75428</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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