RCLS Violations

Note: Residents or other community members who wish to campaign or advertise activities associated with the Residence or Algonquin are required to speak with a Residence Staff member to seek permission to do so.

Level One:

1. Displays in windows or other prominent places promoting alcohol, illegal substances, pornography, or other inappropriate activities or messages.
2. Unauthorized advertising, soliciting, promoting, or selling of products, events and services in Residence.
3. Unauthorized campaigning in Residence.

Note: Alcohol is only permitted to be consumed in individual residence rooms/suite. The legal drinking age in Ontario is 19 years.

Level One

1. Attending Residence Orientation, or other residence events, under the influence of alcohol.
2. Possession or consumption of open alcohol outside of approved areas. Alcohol is only permitted to be consumed in individual residence rooms/suites.
3. Possession of single serving glass Alcohol containers (i.e. beer bottles, coolers)
4. Possession of drinking and/or drinking game paraphernalia, including but not limited to funnels, beer bongs, beer pong kits or tables, etc.
5. Possession of alcohol beverages with more than 40% concentration of alcohol (by volume).
6. Possession of large volume ‘common source’ alcohol containers. Large volume alcohol containers are defined as: (A) a container that holds more than 355mL of beer, malt liquor, cider, coolers or pre-mixed cocktails or (B) a container that holds more than 750ml of any type of alcohol other than beer such as wine, liquor, or cocktail mixes. Examples of large volume ‘common source’ alcohol containers include Tallboys, King cans, Quart Bottles, Kegs, Mini kegs, 40ozs, 60ozs and Texas Mickeys. If open at the time of discovery, it will be requested that the contents be dumped out where safe to do so and empty containers be discarded
7. Possession of cases of alcohol exceeding 12 cans.
8. Consumption of pre-mixed caffeinated alcoholic beverages or mixing of alcohol with caffeinated energy drinks.
9. Residence Orientation is alcohol free. No resident or guest is permitted to possess or consume alcohol in residence between August 31, 2019 at 12:00 am and September 9, 2019 at 12:00pm.

Level Three

1. Consumption or possession of alcohol by residents or guests under the legal drinking age or those on alcohol probation. The legal drinking age in Ontario is 19 years.
2. Drinking games or promotion of a social function, activity or contest in which the consumption of beverages is either the primary focus or used as a penalty, typically in response to a specified cue or prompt.
3. Imposing the physical effects of intoxication on the Residence Community, for example vomiting, passing out, aggressive or significantly disruptive behaviour, or needing medical assistance.
4. Making or selling alcohol in residence.
5. Purchasing or supplying persons under the legal drinking age with alcohol or providing them access to it.
6. Influencing, forcing and/or promoting the consumption of alcohol by a resident and/or guest

In Ontario, a person must be 19 years of age to legally purchase or consume cannabis. As per the Canadian legislation, cannabis cannot be consumed in public, including on residence or campus grounds. The Residence building is a smoke-free environment where smoke or combustion in any form are prohibited (including smoking and vaping). Residents who are in possession of cannabis must store their cannabis in a sealed container.

Residence Orientation is substance free. No resident or guest is permitted to possess or consume alcohol or cannabis in Residence between August 29, 2019 at 12:00 am and September 8, 2019 at 12:00pm.

Note: Students who require accommodations for possession and/or use of medical cannabis that may contradict Residence policies must submit a formal request to Residence Management prior to acquiring/using medical cannabis in residence.

Level One

1. Careless or unsafe storage of cannabis or cannabis products that causes or has the potential to cause harm or disturbance to the community, (e.g., excessive odour, mold, etc.).
2. Consumption of cannabis or cannabis products in unauthorized areas (e.g., lounges, hallways, common spaces, etc.).
3. Attending Residence Orientation under the influence of cannabis.

Level Two

1. Smoking, vaping, or producing the odour of cannabis in Residence or on Residence grounds.
2. Growing cannabis and/or producing cannabis substances in Residence (e.g., edibles, hash oil, etc.).
3. Possession of more than 30 grams of dried cannabis (one ounce) or equivalent, in Residence.
4. Imposing the physical effects of intoxication on the Residence community.
5. Influencing, forcing and/or promoting the consumption of cannabis by a resident and/or guest on another.

Level Three

1. Consumption or possession of cannabis by Residents and guests under the legal age, or those on cannabis probation.
2. Purchasing for, or supplying persons with, cannabis or cannabis substances whom are under the legal age.
3. Consumption games or promotion of a social function, activity or contest in which the consumption of cannabis is either the primary focus or used as a penalty, typically in response to a specified cue or prompt.
4. Possession with the intent to sell, and/or selling cannabis or cannabis substances in Residence.

Level One

1. Littering.
2. Failure to keep Room/common areas in a clean and sanitary condition after use.
3. Improper disposal of refuse, including leaving garbage bags outside of your unit/suite/room or outside of designated garbage areas.
4. Collection of empty containers, bottles or cans that is judged by Residence Staff, for sanitary reasons, to be beyond recycling purposes.
5. Failure to (follow disposal instructions of) dispose of recycling, garbage and/or organics appropriately; including, but not limited to leaving garbage/recycling bags, leaving items on compactor floor, bagging organics with a non-organic bag, failure to break down cardboard, failure to separate recycling/garbage/organics into their designated disposal areas.

Level One

1. Marking any surface through action or neglect, that is not deemed normal wear and tear.
2. Behaviour that causes, or has the potential to cause moderate damage through actions, carelessness, or negligence.
3. Failure to keep your furniture, fixtures and appliances in a good state of repair.
4. Damage to, or alteration of Residence Community Resources such as bulletin boards, posters, decorations, etc.

Level Two

1. Behaviour that causes, or has the potential to cause significant damage through action, carelessness or negligence.
2. Wilful damage, vandalism or graffiti or neglect that leads to serious damage to the residence, Algonquin College or private property.

Level One

1. Throwing, dropping, kicking or knocking objects in, from, or at residence buildings, windows, or stairwells, whether intentional or unintentional.
2. Participating in physically-active games or sports inside Residence or within the Residence grounds which could disturb residents, staff or the surrounding community or cause damage to facilities or personal injuries.

Level Two

1. Creating or permitting behaviour in Residence which is a nuisance or annoyance to Residents, Residence Staff, the surrounding community, or to the supplier of services authorized by Residence or Algonquin. This includes pranks/raids or similar actions that could be damaging to personal, Residence or Algonquin property or reputation.

Level One

1. Removal of furniture, appliances, window screens or other fixtures from assigned rooms/units or common spaces and placing them elsewhere.

Level Two

1. Alteration, renovation or removal of Rooms, furniture, or equipment.
2. Installation of unauthorized furnishings, equipment or devices. This includes internet, phone, and cable
3. Failure to keep access clear to electrical panel, heating unit and maintenance access.

Level One

1. Propping open a fire door, which includes room/suite/unit doors. This may include using the deadbolt or another item to
   prevent it from locking and/or to hold the door open.

Level Two

1. Possession or use of candles, incense, lava lamps, hot plates, flame cooking devices, indoor barbeques, deep fryers and the like. Cooking devices without an automatic shutdown are not allowed in residence.
2. Covering or removing smoke and/or heat detectors.
3. Blocking hallways, stairwells, exits and access to fire safety equipment.
4. Leaving food unattended while cooking.
5. Shallow/deep frying is not permitted.

Level Three

1. Possession or use of explosive or flammable material (e.g., firecrackers, fireworks and barbecue propane tanks).
2. Discharging, tampering with, covering or operating any fire prevention or detection equipment for any purpose other than the control of a fire.
3. Actions or neglect that leads to a fire, and/or the activation of the building fire alarm system.

Level One

1. Failure to sign-in/sign-out Guests at the front desk.
2. Failure of Resident to be with their Guest at all times in Residence.
3. Permitting a guest to stay over the limit of two (2) nights consecutively or ten nights (10) in any given month (1) without approval from management.

Level Two

1. Hosting a visitor during Algonquin Residence Orientation, when Exam Quiet Hours are in effect, any time when visitor privileges are reduced or suspended, or when an individual has been banned from the residence.
2. Living or permitting someone else to live in a room/unit without an approved assignment from residence.
3. Failure to provide a valid Visitor Pass to Residence or College staff when asked. This includes possession of a fraudulent Visitor Pass or Residence Sticker

Level Three

1. Hosting a guest who violates the RCLS. All Residents are responsible for the actions and behaviours of visitors signed in with them, at all times, while in the Residence.
2. Hosting a guest who has been issued a trespass, or similar notice restricting them from the residence property

Note: Every individual has a right to a safe, respectful environment that is free from attacks on their dignity/integrity. Harassment is defined as any attention or conduct (oral, written, graphic, electronic or physical) by an individual or group who knows, or ought to reasonably know, that such attention or conduct is unwelcome, unwanted, offensive or intimidating. Bullying and hazing will be considered harassment under this policy.

Level Two & Level Three

1. Failure to abide by Algonquin’s Code of Conduct or related legislation or policies which defines harassment and discrimination.
2. Any conduct that could be deemed as bullying, including cyber bullying, or bullying on social media be it via a group or an individual
3. Any statement, action, or display that could be deemed as inappropriate or derogatory towards an individual or a group

Note: Any observations about the behaviour, speech, odours or physical surroundings of an individual that cause suspicion of illegal activity will be investigated and/or reported.

Level One

1. Attending Residence Orientation, or other residence events, under the influence of illegal substances.
2. Possession of paraphernalia associated with the use of illegal substances.

Level Two

1. Using or being under the influence of an illegal or un-prescribed substance in residence
2. Imposing the physical effects of intoxication from illegal substances on the Residence community

Level Three

1. Illegally possessing, using, making, or selling an illegal or un-prescribed substance in Residence
2. Any behaviour or activities that contravene the laws of the land
3. Possession or use of medication for purposes other than those for which they were prescribed

Noise levels at any time should not detract from any resident’s ability to pursue academic endeavours or to enjoy a peaceful living environment. An individual’s right to reasonable quiet supersedes another’s right to make noise.As a general rule, noise from your room/unit that is audible outside your room, including in hallways, common areas, neighbouring units or buildings, will be addressed by Residence Staff during quiet hours.

The following items are prohibited: large musical instruments (i.e. drum sets), surround sound systems or noise producing devices such as subwoofers and PA systems.

• Consideration Hours are in effect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Quiet Hours are observed in Residence: Sunday to Thursday: 11:00pm – 8:00am; Friday and Saturday evenings: 1:00am – 8:00am.
• Exam Quiet Hours begin 1 week prior to the exam start date. Quiet Hours are extended to 23 hours a day. Residence will define a Relaxed Hour during the evening when programming by Residence Staff may occur.

Level One

1. Non-compliance with Consideration Hours or Quiet Hours.
2. Possession of large musical instruments.
3. Use of musical instruments or sound equipment.

Level Two

1. Non-compliance with Exam Quiet Hours.
2. Excessive noise that interferes with the academic work of Residents and/or significantly disturbs the residence community and/or our neighbouring communities.

Level Two

1. Keeping any animal or pet in residence, with the exception of fish in one small aquarium, no larger than 3 gallons.

Level Two

1. Failure to respond to the written or verbal direction of Residence or Algonquin College Staff.
2. Demonstrated lack of respect, civility, courtesy or cooperation with a member of the residence community, including residents, visitors, residence staff, and Algonquin Staff.
3. Failure to provide identification, or providing false identification when asked from a residence or Algonquin Staff.
4. Providing a false report of an incident or impeding an investigation.

Level Three

1. Unauthorized entry into restricted areas of Residence, including rooftops, basements, utility rooms, offices, etc.
2. Entry into another Residents Room without the consent of that Resident.

Level One

1. Improper use of an emergency exit.
2. Footwear must be used within all Interior and exterior common areas of the Residence.

Level Two

1. Covering, tampering with, or removing the PA system.
2. Permitting entry of any individual (resident, non-resident or other) into Residence, either by opening a door or giving Residence keys or swipe cards to that individual.
3. Overloading or tampering with electrical systems.
4. Unsafe storage, disposal and/or use of prescribed medication and related medical devices such as needles, prescription drugs, and pill bottles.

Level Three

1. Tampering with video surveillance equipment or systems.
2. Failure to evacuate during an alarm.
3. Careless driving on Residence grounds.
4. Actions, carelessness or neglect that causes an elevator to stall and/or require repair.

Sexual Violence is a broad term that describes any violence, physical or psychological, carried out through sexual means or by targeting sexuality. This violence takes different forms against another person without their consent. This includes but is not limited to sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, indecent exposure, voyeurism and sexual exploitation.

Level Three

1. Any behaviour deemed to be sexual violence.

Algonquin College is a clean air campus. Smoking and vaping are prohibited on campus, including the Residence building and grounds. Smoking is defined as smoking or holding lighted tobacco, cannabis or other materials intended for smoking. The definition is further extended to include the use of all types of E-cigarettes, vaping devices or any other implement or device used to emulate the act of smoking which involves the production of any airborne contaminants or substances and includes all forms of pipes, holders, instruments, etc., that are used for similar purposes.

Level Two

1. Smoking and vaping are prohibited on campus, including the Residence building and grounds.
2. All students must follow the Algonquin College policy HS 10: Smoke Free Policy. This policy applies to all Algonquin College Campuses and all included students, employees, contractors and public, including any persons or group renting or making use of College facilities. More information on the Clean Air policy can be found at algonquincollege.com/cleanair.

Level Two

1. Failure to abide by Algonquin’s technology and internet policies.
2. Installing/use of a personal internet router.

Level Three

1. Interference with the technology of the Residence, Algonquin or another Resident.
2. Copyright infringement (i.e. illegally downloading music, movies or other media using the Residence internet connection).

Note: All organized events, activities or gatherings that have the potential to cause a disturbance must be approved by Residence Management to ensure compliance with fire safety, noise and other applicable policies. Residence Management will not approve any event that involves or is presumed to involve the use of alcohol or other substances.

Note 2: Maximum capacity of a residence room is defined as the number of Residents that live in the room, plus 2 Guests each.

Level Two

1. Any gathering over the maximum capacity of a residence room.
2. Any organized event, activity or gathering that has not gained the approval of Residence Management.

Theft refers to the act of taking another person’s property in residence without their permission.

Level One

1. Possession of equipment, keys, appliances or furnishings not authorized by the Residence or Algonquin.

Level Two

1. Theft or possession of stolen property.
2. Possession and/or use of keys not authorized by the Residence or Algonquin.

Note: Violent or aggressive behaviour of any kind is not permitted in residence. This includes behaviour such as physical force potentially causing hurt or damage to someone/something, and/or behaviour that threatens another member of the community. Violence and aggression includes but is not limited to physical or verbal acts.

Level Three

1. Any communication or behaviour that is perceived as offensive, abusive, unwanted, aggressive or threatening.
2. Any behaviour (consensual or not) that causes or has the potential/intent to cause physical or emotional harm. These behaviours include, but are not limited to: sexual assault, hitting, punching, slapping, kicking, pushing, pulling, bullying, stalking, fighting, retaliation and threats of violence.
3. Any behaviour deemed to be a physical assault.

Note: A weapon is defined as any device that is designed for (or could be used for) the purpose to intimidate, threaten, harm or kill. Examples of weapons include and are not limited to: handguns, rifles, air guns, pellet guns, paintball guns, BB guns, crossbows, swords, hunting knives, fishing knives, martial arts weapons, brass knuckles, replica weapons, or any other prohibited device as defined in the Criminal Code of Canada. Ammunition is defined by any replica or real materials fired, scattered, dropped, detonated from any weapon. This includes live and dead bullets, arrows, grenades, etc. Ammunition and replica ammunition are also prohibited in residence.

Level Three

1. Possession, storage, use or threatened use of a weapon and/or replica weapons.