RESIDENCE

Disorderly conduct includes, but is not limited to: reckless driving; interrupting or interfering
with the carrying out of the duties of a university or public official including the Residence
Life Staff; vomiting and/or urinating in public; indecent exposure; abusive language or other
behaviour which is threatening and directed to professional or student staff. (Category 1/2
offence, RDC pages 62-65)
Non-Compliance
Students are expected to respond to all reasonable directives, written or verbal, from
University staff members and must not interfere with the performance of any duties of
Residence Life Staff. Non-compliance also includes but is not limited to the following:
Interference with staff in the event of a medical emergency
Interfering with the confiscation of items outlined in the residence discipline code and
the residence handbook as contraband.
(Category 1/2 offence, RDC pages 62-65)
Weapons and Explosives
For your protection, firecrackers, knives, firearms or replicas, dangerous weapons,
or any object considered dangerous to the health and well-being of fellow residents,
will not be allowed in residence. Disciplinary action will be taken against those who
contravene this understanding, up to and including: appropriation of the weapon by RLS
or Campus Community Police, termination of Residence Contract, and intervention
by the appropriate legal authorities. (Category 2 offence, RDC, pages 64-65)
Prohibited/Contraband Items:
The following items and materials are prohibited in residence:
Illegal drugs, substances or drug paraphernalia.
Firecrackers, gunpowder, flammable solvents, or other forms of explosive
or volatile materials.
Firearms and other weapons.
Containers of alcoholic beverages made for mass consumption. ie. kegs, swish barrels,
four-litre cans, texas mickeys, mini-kegs, etc. (any container over 26 oz. or 750 ml.
is prohibited)
Paraphernalia used in unsafe alcohol consumption, ie. funnels, beer bongs .
(Category 2 offence, RDC, pages 64-65)
Social Networking Sites (e.g., Facebook)
Social Networking sites such as Facebook, Instagram, MySpace, and Twitter are public
spaces for sharing personal information, opinions, photos and video clips. Please be sure
to activate your privacy settings on your personal online space (i.e., your Facebook page).
We investigate concerns if they come to our attention and may review material contained
in an online space. You may be held responsible for any hurtful words, statements or multimedia
posted on an online forum that compromises the safety or integrity of the campus/
residence community or one of its members. (Category 2 offence, R.D.C., pages 64-65)
For more information about privacy and your online identity please visit:
www.reznet.uwo.ca/secu_onlineidentity.htm
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