ResRules Categories – Respectful Behaviour

What are ResRules related to Respectful Behaviour?

As residence is a shared space, it is important that every member of our community behaves in a respectful way towards others in the community.  This involves not just common courtesy (not making noise at inappropriate times, respecting property and so on), but also demonstrating respect for other people’s culture, beliefs and practices, and avoiding behavior that could be hurtful, harmful or offensive.

When disrespectful behaviour happens on several occasions, it shows that the resident has not learned from previous attempts to address that behaviour, and different measures must be taken.  This is called a “Progression of Offenses.”  Three or more level one offenses constitutes a level two offense, and three or more level one offenses and two or more level two offenses constitutes a level three offense.

ResRules related to Respectful Behaviour are:

1.3 Noise

Failure to maintain a level of noise that respects others in the residence community and their

ability to study, sleep, or otherwise enjoy the residence environment.

1.5 Inappropriate Behaviour

Inappropriate or disruptive conduct (e.g., oral, written, graphic, or physical) by an individual or

individuals that is unacceptable, unwanted, harmful or offensive, and may have a negative impact

on the residence community; or failure to remove oneself from a situation that is contrary

to ResRules.

2.1b Inappropriate Behaviour

Inappropriate or disruptive conduct (e.g., oral, written, graphic, or physical) by an individual or

individuals that is unacceptable, unwanted, harmful or offensive, and may have a negative

impact on the residence community; or failure to remove oneself from a situation that is contrary

to ResRules. Examples of inappropriate behaviour include but are not limited to:

• Displaying inappropriate signs/posters that are offensive or drawing graffiti;

• Throwing , dropping, or leaving any type of material (including garbage) in or near residence

buildings or residence dining halls;

• Causing a disturbance in any residence dining hall;

• Relocating residence property

2.2 Theft

Taking without permission the belongings of another individual or the University. Removing

food, beverages, cutlery, furniture, or dishes from any dining hall.

2.8 Progression of Offence

Committing three or more Level One ResRules violations.

3.1 Inappropriate Behaviour

Inappropriate or disruptive conduct that may have a negative impact on an individual

or community, which includes behaviour that is discriminatory and/or harassing as

set out in the University’s Harassment/Discrimination Complaint Policy and Procedure;

also included is any form of personal harassment or behaviour that is retaliatory in

nature.

3.7 Progression of Offences

Committing three or more Level One and two or more Level Two ResRules violations.