RESIDENCE

Endangering Behaviours
Harmful Behaviour
If you exhibit behaviour that is harmful to yourself or disruptive to others (e.g. self-abuse,
eating disorders, suicide attempts, underage drinking) you may be asked to pursue
counselling. Where behaviour or health issues are of serious concern, the Department
of Housing and Organizational Services reserves the right to notify a parent or guardian
and you may be required to complete a behavioural contract.
A Behavioural Contract is a set of behavioural expectations, terms and conditions
(including requirements for appropriate counselling and support) that are developed
with the student and signed by the student with the Assistant Director or the Director
of Housing and Organizational Services. With his or her signature, the student agrees to
follow the conditions of the contract and is aware that any breach of this contract may result
in termination of the residence contract. A student is not necessarily given this option
as a means to stay in residence, depending on the severity or number of violations.
If you appear to demonstrate that you require a higher level of care and support, you will
be asked to find alternate accommodations that best meet your specific needs.
(Category 2 offence, RDC, pages 64-65)
For your safety, there are areas in every residence building or house in which you are
not allowed. Restricted areas include but are not limited to locked areas, mechanical
and electrical rooms, rooftops, offices, unsupervised storage areas housekeeping and
maintenance areas etc. Breaches of residence security systems (ie: propping open
exterior doors) will result in a minimum $50-$100 fine and possible termination
of Residence Contract. Under no circumstances should you, or any guest throw
or allow any object to drop from a window. Should this happen, Residence Life Staff
will be obliged to take disciplinary actions against individuals involved. Furthermore,
tampering with a window screen creates a safety hazard and will result in disciplinary
action. (Category 2 offence, RDC, pages 64-65)
Gambling
Gambling is not permitted. Games of chance for money or other stakes will not be tolerated.
Games involving monetary or numerical representation (ie. poker chips) will not be allowed.
(Category 2 offence, RDC, pages 64-65)
Disruptive Behaviour
The playing of sports or games is not permitted in residence rooms, hallways, lobbies
or common areas of the residence. Contravention of this rule will result in disciplinary action.
(Category 2 offence, RDC, pages 64-65)
Disorderly Conduct
Disorderly conduct is contrary to the mission statement of the university and the residence
discipline code. Disorderly conduct is defined as:
Any unreasonable or reckless conduct by an individual or group that is inherently or
potentially unsafe to other persons or their real or personal property; and/or
Any behaviour by an individual or group that disrupts the peace or interferes with the
normal operation of the university or university-sponsored activities.
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