The Legal Guide topic is important in the field of education because it surrounds the role of a Greek Life Coordinator. Winegeart said that it does not only surround her job but greek life as a whole. She must be up to date with information regarding hazing and hazing discipline to understand how to handle hazing discipline situations. Winegeart goes onto explain that greek life hazing discipline, "impacts my job because it requires me to explain to my students that hazing isn't an issue on our campus and it is not like what you see in the movies or have heard in the past. In fact, our organizations have worked hard to combat hazing and provide a safe environment for our students" (T. Winegeart, personal communication, February 27, 2020). She stresses the fact that hazing is an issue, but fortunately, not one at Angelo State University. Being informed of the rules of hazing and discipline regarding that makes not only her job easier but ASU's greek life a safer environment.

In the interview, Winegeart discusses the best practices related to greek life discipline regarding hazing. She lists three best practices:
 • Awareness;  One of the best practices to be used as long as you are aware of what hazing is, how to identify it, and what to do if you see hazing happening. Being aware of situations and what to do, will hopefully help prevent future situations and put an end to current ones. Winegeart explains that awareness is where it all begins and where it all ends.
• Knowing what could happen if someone sees hazing and chooses to report it. This is a very critical practice in leading hazing discipline. The reports are what opens cases about hazing and help them identify the incidents, find at-fault individuals/organizations, and bring students to safety. Winegeart stresses when individuals do not report, then nothing can be done, so reporting is the second best practice anyone can do to help with greek life hazing discipline.
• ASU does a great job of giving multiple risk management training as well as providing this information to our new Greek members every year. Winegeart explains that this is the third-best practice and the personal practice that ASU gives students and educators regularly. She goes onto to explain that these trainings keep everyone aware of the mentioned two best practices above, and provide additional information regarding hazing in general and discipline around hazing. This makes this the third best practice to prevent hazing and hazing discipline by being informed.

There are a few emerging issues related to hazing discipline within greek life that does impact Winegeart's work. Winegeart states, "I think students are realizing that they are protected if they speak out and they are becoming more aware of what hazing is and what can be done about it. I am curious to see if in the future our Greek community can be rebuilt from all of these allegations and if the reputation can be restored. Not all communities are bad, but unfortunately, some make mistakes that affect the whole" (T. Winegeart, personal communication, February 27, 2020). She reiterates that there are currently no emerging issues on our campus to worry about, but the general allegations that surface every day around us. On top of emerging issues related to greek life, Winegeart informs me that there are ways she stays informed of hazing and hazing discipline. She watches court cases within the state of Texas and the Supreme Court to see if she needs to change or adjust any current policies or procedures.  She also uses hazingprevention.org as a resource. Winegeart says, "they send me monthly newsletters with any updates in legislation or anything we can be doing on our campus to promote a non-hazing and including the environment" (T. Winegeart, personal communication, February 27, 2020).

(T. Winegeart, personal communication, February 27, 2020)
 

·       This source of law is Statutory Law. 

·       https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/ED/htm/ED.37.htm

The law and legal requirements of the law state that the organization, as a whole, can commit an offense if found hazing or not reporting hazing. It lists out the fines of nothing less than $5,000 to nothing more than $10,000. The law also explains the fine due to personal injury, property damage, or other losses to be nothing less than $5,000 and nothing more than double the amount lost. 
This relates to my topic of discipline regarding greek organizations and hazing discipline as this law lays out the state's regulations towards greek organizations if found hazing. If an organization is found hazing, then they will have to pay these fines and be responsible for their actions. 

Tex. Educ. Code §37.153 (Organization Hazing Offense)

·       https://1-next-westlaw-com.easydb.angelo.edu/Link/Document/FullText?findType=Y&serNum=2043639161&pubNum=0007724&originatingDoc=I0e34ce30211d11e8bf39ca8c49083d45&refType=RP&originationContext=document&transitionType=DocumentItem&contextData=(sc.Search)

The law and legal requirements of the law state show a previous case with hazing and death to show the cause of action as negligence for the victims against the Greek fraternity and members associated. Bogenberger was a student at a University and a pledge of Pi Kappa Alpha. He died due to alcohol intoxication after a fraternity event. The event was not registered with the university, even though this is the university policy.  The parents took members at the event and the fraternity association to court. The court dismissed the organization from the National level due to no special relationship that would impose liability and their rules of prohibiting alcohol hazing events. The ruling ended in a settlement, but the case did highlight those who owed a duty to the decedent for the death and negligence of Bogenberger due to hazing. Those responsible for this was the local chapter, members, and non-member sorority women. 
This relates to my topic, the discipline of Greek life regarding hazing, as this is a previous case of hazing with a fraternity. This also opens up the questions of liability being imposed on a national organization for their local chapter's actions.

Bogenberger v. Pi Kappa Alpha Corporation Inc, 104 N.E. 3d 1110 (2018)

·       https://www.angelo.edu/student-handbook/code-of-student-conduct/conduct-procedures-student.php

The law and legal requirements of the law state that any organization at Angelo State University that is pending a hearing for alleged violations (hazing) will have restrictions/suspension of the organization temporarily. This is not a sanction, but only to protect the safety of the parties in the hearing. Hazing is defined at Angelo State University the same as Texas Law defines it. If an student organization, such as a chapter of greek life, is found in violation of the Code of Student Conduct sanctions can include that of disciplinary reprimand, disciplinary probation, deferred disciplinary suspension, time-limited disciplinary suspension, disciplinary expulsion, and more as the University feels necessary.
This is related directly to discipline of Greek organizations on Angelo State University grounds. If the organization is under hearing for violations the direct consequences are listed out. If the organization is found in violation, then the direct consequences are also listed out.

Angelo State University (2019). Student Handbook, Procedures from the Office of Student Conduct for Student Organizations, Part I, §4. Retrieved from https://www.angelo.edu/student-handbook/code-of-student-conduct/conduct-procedures-student.php
Angelo State University (2019). Student Handbook, Procedures from the Office of Student Conduct for Student Organizations, Part I, §14. Retrieved from https://www.angelo.edu/student-handbook/code-of-student-conduct/conduct-procedures-student.php

·       https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/ED/htm/ED.37.htm

The law and legal requirements of the law state how a person would be immune for liability against hazing charges. Each person who testifies for the prosecution may be granted immunity from prosecution. 
This is related to my case on discipline for Greek organizations regarding hazing as it shows the immunity process for hazing cases. The organization, as a whole cannot be immune, but individuals who testify, voluntarily report hazing, or is deemed as cooperating in good faith can be immune. 

Tex. Educ. Code §37.155 (Immunity from Prosecution or Civil Liability)