RESIDENCE

It’s All About Respect…
Members of a University Residence Community share certain goals, some of which include
academic accomplishment, friendship, and a sense of belonging. While living in residence,
it is essential that individuals respect the rights of their fellow residents, including the right
to privacy, property, study, rest, and the equal opportunity to share facilities common to all.
Only by respecting others’ rights can you expect to have your own rights respected. It follows
that the spirit of the residence is one of mutual respect and cooperation, with each resident
having the right and the obligation not only to be responsible, but also to remind fellow
residents of their responsibilities should their behaviour depart from reasonable standards.
This Residence Handbook outlines the Huron University College Residence Discipline Code,
drafted and approved by a committee including residents, Residence Life Staff and the Director
of Housing and Organizational Services. This Discipline Code is only a guideline; it would be
impossible to legislate every facet of residence life, therefore a spirit of common courtesy
and respect for others should be maintained at all times. The laws of Canada and Ontario, the
Human Rights codes for Canada and Ontario, and the regulations of Huron University College
will be respected and observed.
Commitment to Diversity
The students and staff of the residences of Huron University College are a multicultural
community. We are of diverse racial, ethnic backgrounds, and national origins. Our views
encompass a broad spectrum of religious and political beliefs, and our sexual orientations
differ. We are unique in that we strive to work and live together, and in the process, we can
learn from one another in an atmosphere of positive contact and mutual respect.
We are committed to behaving, and expect others to behave, in ways which demonstrate our
beliefs about the respectful treatment of each member of our community. We believe that we
are individually and collectively responsible for our behaviour and are fully accountable for our
actions. We take initiative and responsibility for our learning, and maintain an awareness of the
differences which exist in our community in order to avoid actions which will diminish others.
Bigotry has no place within our community, nor do acts of denigration of any other human
being on the basis of age, physical challenge, national origin, sexual orientation, race, gender,
or religious affiliation. We will not tolerate verbal or written abuse, threats, intimidation, violence,
or other forms of harassment against any member of our community. Likewise, we will not accept
ignorance or the influence of any voluntarily consumed drug (including alcohol) as an excuse,
reason, or rationale for such behaviour. All of us who work and live in residence must be committed
to these principles which are an integral part of our purpose, values and daily activities.
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