Tag: 2008 national study of college hazing

A photo of Maria Low and Joan Staffiere in a classroom at Shibles Hall.

Education connection: Student teacher reunites with elementary school principal at UMaine

Back in 2006 and 2007, Maria Low was in kindergarten at Capri Street School in Brewer, Maine. Joan Staffiere was the school’s principal. Low is now a college senior majoring in elementary education at the University of Maine, where Staffiere — who retired from a distinguished career as a public school teacher and administrator in 2008 — is now an adjunct instructor and student teaching supervisor.

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The Times Record cites Allan-led hazing study

The article mentions the national survey led by University of Maine professor of higher education Elizabeth Allan. According to the study, 47% of students experience hazing prior to coming to college, and 55% of students involved in clubs, teams and organizations experience hazing in college.

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