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Statutory Holidays

Classes will not be held on the following statutory holidays:

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Religious Holidays

Although specific religious holidays are not noted in the College Academic Calendar, the College attempts to ensure that individuals can fulfill their religious beliefs without prejudice to their academic progress. The College is guided by a list of holidays produced by the Ontario Government’s Management Board Secretariat in consultation with religious leaders and their representatives. For further guidance, contact your department.

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Campus Closings due to Inclement Weather or Emergency Situations (Directive C1)

With the exception of the Winter Break Holiday, the College will stay open throughout the year. In the event of adverse weather conditions or emergency situations, every reasonable effort will be made to keep the campus open. Area radio stations will make announcements if the college is closed. When in doubt, contact your Department.

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Fire Safety and Emergency Evacuation Orders (Directive A15)

http://www.algonquincollege.com/emergency

Fire is a serious threat to the college community. The most important duty of all occupants during a fire emergency is to leave the affected building immediately by the nearest safe route.

If you discover fire, activate the nearest fire alarm pull station and escort students out of the building immediately, closing, but not locking, the door behind you.

When the fire alarm sounds, you must promptly escort students out of the building by the nearest safe exit, moving 100m/300ft away from the building. The door should be closed, but not locked.

Persons requiring assistance shall proceed to the nearest collection point for persons with disabilities, or to the nearest safe exit, and wait for assistance from the Fire Department or fire emergency personnel.

Elevators shall not be used unless accompanied by Fire Department personnel.

Do not enter/return to the building until approved by the Fire Department and notified to do so by fire emergency personnel.

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Harassment / Discrimination (Directive A8)

It is the policy of Algonquin College that every member of the college community can expect a work/learning environment free from harassment and discrimination. The College recognizes its responsibility to deal quickly, fairly and effectively with allegations of harassment/discrimination. The directive applies both on and off campus to all members of the college community in the pursuit of college duties or while engaged in college related activities.

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Parking (Directive C2)

www.algonquincollege.com/ancillary/parking

For information regarding parking at the Woodroffe Campus, please contact the Parking and Transportation Services office at (613)727-4723 ext. 7187 or visit: http://www.algonquincollege.com/parking

Pembroke

Permits are required for parking on College premises during the daytime. Daily, weekly, and monthly rates are available; see the Clerk in Room 214B. Vehicles without permits will be ticketed.

Evening parking after 5:00 pm and weekend parking is free.

Perth

Permits are required for parking on College premises during the daytime. Daily, weekly, and monthly rates are available; see the Clerk in Room 1. If you do not have a permit for weekday parking before 5:00 pm , there is a A Pay and Display @ parking area at the Perth Campus. Vehicles without permits will be ticketed.

Evening parking after 5:00 pm and weekend parking is free.

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Rights, Freedoms, Responsibilities and Code of Conduct for the Algonquin College Community (Directive A21)

The mission of Algonquin College is to provide high quality, career-oriented education and training which responds to the needs of learners, to the community and to society. This directive sets out the rights, freedoms, privileges, and responsibilities of those comprising the College community, as well as a Code of Conduct that serves to guide the actions of all within this community. It also details many of the avenues of redress and resolution for all legitimate difficulties and conflicts that may arise.

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Safety

Personal safety is a shared responsibility and Algonquin College is aware of safety and security on campus. Use your "street smarts" everywhere you go. Report suspicious behaviour to Campus Security.

At the Woodroffe Campus, yellow Emergency telephones are located at most building stairwells and entrances, as well as in the parking lot. To place an emergency call, pick up the handset or push the red button. Your call will automatically be directed to the 5000 emergency number.

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Campus Watch

At the Woodroffe Campus, Campus Watch escorts are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To arrange an escort, visit Room C128, or call (613) 727-4723, ext. 5010.

Theft

Do not leave offices open and unattended. As well, do not leave items such as purses, equipment (laptop), briefcases, etc. unattended even for short periods of time.

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