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[SERIES: Industry Insights Season 3 with Traci Steehler

Industry Insights: Episode 3: Breaking Tradition: Advancing Comprehensive Hazing Prevention

April 28, 2026
12:00 PM EST
Virtual
Industry Insight Series
Industry Insights Season 3 Ep2 March (2)

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How can we use research to build safer, more accountable student cultures?

Join Traci Steehler (Director of Student Success and Engagement, Suitable) and Stevan Veldkamp (Executive Director of the Piazza Center) for a candid conversation on the future of campus safety. This episode explores how evidence-based research is reshaping hazing prevention and providing a new framework for organizational accountability.

Traci and Stevan will discuss the balance between compliance and student development, looking at how data can help practitioners move from reactive measures to proactive, healthy student environments.

This session will explore:

  • The Piazza Center Mission: Stevan’s background and the center's focus on bridging the gap between research and campus practice.
  • Modern Hazing Prevention: Shifting the conversation from traditional methods to evidence-based safety strategies.
  • Accountability & Culture: Navigating the complexities of student organization health and institutional oversight.
  • Research in Action: How to apply data-driven insights to risk management and student development.
  • Live Q&A with Traci & Stevan

Agenda

Tuesday, April 28 12:00PM-12:05PM

Opening Remarks

Join Traci Steehler for a brief icebreaker!

Tuesday, April 28 12:05PM-12:45AM

Advancing Comprehensive Hazing Prevention

Join Traci Steehler (Suitable) and Stevan Veldkamp (Executive Director of the Piazza Center) for a candid conversation on the future of campus safety. This episode explores how evidence-based research is reshaping hazing prevention and providing a new framework for organizational accountability.

Tuesday, April 28 12:45PM-1:00PM

Q&A with Stevan & Traci!

Get your burning questions answered!

Speakers

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Traci Steehler

Director of Student Success and Engagement, Suitable

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Stevan Veldkamp

Executive Director of the Piazza Center, Penn State University

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