STUDENT AFFAIRS ANNUAL REPORT (2025-2026) 17 Trapper McLean was named director of residence life and the student center in June 2026. Trapper brings more than 15 years of progressively responsible experience in housing, residence life, and community standards. Most recently, he served as director of community standards & residential life at the University of Providence. Prior to that role, he spent five years at the University of California, Riverside, as a resident director, where he oversaw multiple residential communities, supervised professional and student staff, led programming initiatives, and contributed to campuswide committees focused on student success and engagement. Trapper holds a Master of Arts in student affairs in higher education from the University of South Dakota and a Bachelor of Science in broad field social studies from Viterbo University. Trapper began his duties on June 22, 2026. Hazing Policy and Transparency Initiative December 2025 - Northern State University reaffirmed its commitment to a safe and respectful campus community through the implementation of a new Hazing Policy and the publication of its inaugural Hazing Transparency Report. These efforts underscore the University’s clear stance that hazing has no place at Northern and directly support the core values of respect, integrity, and community. The new policy and reporting framework were developed in response to the federal Stop Campus Hazing Act (SCHA), signed into law in December 2024. The legislation strengthens institutional responsibility by requiring greater transparency, accountability, and prevention efforts related to hazing. As part of compliance, institutions must report hazing incidents in Annual Security Reports, implement research-based education and prevention programs, and publicly disclose organizations found in violation of hazing policies. In alignment with these requirements, Northern’s Hazing Transparency Report provides the campus community, prospective students, and families with clear, accessible information about hazing incidents and institutional response. This transparency supports informed decision-making and reinforces a culture of accountability across student organizations. Northern’s Hazing Policy defines hazing as any intentional, knowing, or reckless act, regardless of a person’s willingness to participate—that is connected to joining or maintaining membership in a group and creates a risk of physical or psychological harm. The policy emphasizes that consent does not excuse or make hazing acceptable. All students and employees share responsibility for upholding this policy and maintaining a safe campus environment. The University encourages prompt reporting of concerns through the Dean of Students Office, ensuring that incidents are addressed thoroughly and consistently. Looking ahead, Northern will expand its prevention efforts through required hazing education and training beginning in Fall 2026. Together, the implementation of the Hazing Policy, publication of the Hazing Transparency Report, and rollout of required training represent Key Result 126 in the Student
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