Living in Residence

Actions by an individual(s) which interfere with the rights of other individual(s) to the enjoyment of his/her space or time in residence.  Any and all items deemed inappropriate will be confiscated and/or disposed of and the appropriate authorities will be contacted. 

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Actions by an individual(s), which creates a significant disturbance to an individual or community in Residence.  Any and all items deemed inappropriate will be confiscated and/or disposed of and the appropriate authorities will be contacted.

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Actions by an individual(s) which endanger the safety and security of themselves or other individual(s); and/or compromise personal or university property; compromise the integrity of an individual(s) and/or contravene the laws of the land.  Any and all items deemed inappropriate will be confiscated and/or disposed of and the appropriate authorities will be contacted.

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The issue of rights and responsibilities is particularly important in Residence. Being placed in a House or, for that matter, in a room with a complete stranger can be a very difficult adjustment in some cases. The establishment of a residence community also involves the question of rights and responsibilities. Uppermost in your mind should be respect for, and responsibility to, the community and its members. You are offered a unique experience in Residence. Take advantage of it.

Residence Community Standards outline the standards of appropriate conduct expected by those who reside in Lakehead University Residence. These standards complement municipal, provincial and federal legislation and university policies.

The objective of these standards is to enhance the academic experience. The accountability for behaviour is emphasized and individual choices warrant individual effects. A reasonable effort is made to investigate all community standards infractions in a timely and effective manner. Full cooperation with staff is expected.

A student has three (3) business days from the time they are officially informed of their sanction (via email) to submit an appeal.  Please ensure that you outline your grounds for appeal.

• At the Thunder Bay Residence, please submit your appeal to resadmin@lakeheadu.ca
• At the Orillia Residence, please submit your appeal to lfortney@lakeheadu.ca

The Residence Appeals will only be heard on the following grounds:

• there is proven lack of procedural fairness, bias, unfair treatment, discrimination or improper investigation, etc.
• the sanction does not suit the violation or behaviour
• new information has been discovered which renders the original decision to be unreasonable in light of evidence presented

Reasonable example of reasons for Appeal:

• A Resident Assistant hears noise coming from the third floor, and does not come up to investigate, but documents random people from the third floor instead.

Fire Alarm Procedures

It is an offense under the Criminal Code of Canada to cause a false fire alarm. This is an indictable offense that is liable to an imprisonment term.

View Criminal Code of Canada Section 437: - "Other interference with Property"

For Bartley, Prettie, Halliday Hall, & the Apartments

Manual fire alarm stations are located throughout Bartley Residence, Prettie Residence, Halliday Hall, and the Apartment Complexes. It is the responsibility of each resident to be familiar with the location of alarm pull stations and fire exits throughout Residence.

The fire alarm is a continuous loud ringing of a bell or a pulsating alarm horn. Upon hearing the alarm, all residents are to leave the building via the nearest safe exit.

Resident Assistants have received special fire safety training and will act as Fire Wardens. All rooms will be checked in the area where the alarm has sounded. Any person(s) found remaining within the affected Residence will be liable to a fine of up to $200.00. Assisted by the University Security staff, the Thunder Bay Fire Department will respond to all fire alarms and their personnel will be in charge of the situation. Once the "all clear" is given, residents will be allowed to return to their rooms.

If you detect a fire, activate the nearest pull station, call out to persons around you and proceed to the closest safe phone to call (807) 343-8911. Provide Security Services with all the particulars about the emergency.

Evaluate the area and take refuge in the designated safe area for your residence.

For Townhouses

If you detect a fire call (807) 343-8911 from the nearest safe area/place or from the emergency phone located in the laundry room. You can press the "hotline" button on any Nortel phone to reach Security Services directly.

Designated Safe Locations when fire alarm is sounded

Fire Drills in Residence

Periodically fire drills will take place throughout the Residence buildings.  There will be no prior notice given for this very important safety activity.  Upon hearing the fire alarm you are required to exit the building immediately and go to the appropriate safe area as specified for your building or alternate bad weather location as directed by Residence Life Staff.  Failure to leave the building goes against Residence Community Standards and actions will be dealt accordingly.

For safe area locations, please see the notice on the back your unit or bedroom door.

Fire Safety Inspections

As Residence is home to approximately 1200 people during the academic year, the University strives to make Residence a safe place to live. As such, Resident Assistants must make regular safety inspections of their respective houses/townhouses/apartments. At this time any inappropriate items will be removed.

• Ensure your room door is locked whenever you leave your room, even if you are just going down the hall.
• Do not let anyone you do not know into your residence
• Do not loan your keys to others
• Close your curtains at night
• Do not respond to obscene phone calls. Hang-up immediately
• Do not leave your wallet, bank cards, or credit cards out in the open
• Get to know your neighbours

In addition to the above tips, you can also help keep campus safe by becoming actively involved with the "Campus Watch Program".

Standard Safe Practices

For your safety and the safety of others, the following protocols were created. Failure to comply with these and the Residence Community Standards will result in the appropriate disciplinary action.

Please note that the University does not carry insurance on the property of any student. View the "Residence Insurance and Liability" policy. You are strongly encouraged to arrange for coverage of your belongings with an insurance company.

The University is NOT RESPONSIBLE for lost, stolen, or damaged items, however caused.

• Keep radiators and heaters free from furniture and other belongings, to ensure proper air circulation and to reduce the chance of fire.
• Do not bring or use hot tubs in Residence. For the well being of all Residence students, hot tubs are not permitted to be used on Residence property.
• Do not tamper with, remove, relocate or alter Residence property, structures or fixtures.
• Be careful of how you store food in your room. Improper storage can attract insects and other pests. The storage of empty cans and bottles on window ledges is also not permitted as this can attract insects, create odours, and cause the need for extra cleaning.
• Ensure that all electrical cords and equipment are CSA (Canadian Standards Association) approved. Frayed cords or defective appliances and equipment are not permitted in Residence.
• Please exercise care when operating electrical equipment and avoid overloading power outlets by running multiple electric products at once. The use of power bars is strongly recommended.
• Report all power outages to the Residence Front Desk.

Campus Security 

Phone: (807) 343-8569

Lakehead University Security Services are located on the main floor of the University Centre (UC), just down the hall from the Agora. Security operates twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week all year. Your Security department patrols the grounds and responds to service calls and emergencies.

Please contact Security if you have a security related question or are interested in helping with the development and delivery of crime prevention programs.

Medical Assistance

Phone: (807) 343-8911

Please call 343-8911 for any medical emergency.

Walking Safety

Phone: (807) 343-8569

All students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to contact Campus Security at 343-8569 for escorts at anytime to anywhere on campus.

Health & Counselling Services for Students Attending Lakehead Campus 

Phone: (807) 343-8361 or book an appointment.

The team of medical, nursing, and counselling professionals at the Student Health, Counselling & Wellness Centre can support your physical and mental health needs while at University. All services are confidential. We encourage you to call or visit the Centre if you need to see a physician or counsellor or are just unsure where and how to access health care in our community.

If you have a concern such as a sore throat/cough, urinary tract infection, depression or diabetes, or you require birth control information/prescriptions or STI testing - book an appointment with a physician in one of the Centre's medical clinics. Like your family doctor's office, the clinics use provincial (i.e. OHIP) or international health plans for most visits.

The Centre offers free counselling services that can address stressors you may face as you adjust to university life. These stressors can range from minor workload stressors, to family and relationship concerns, to complex mental health issues. Everyone is encouraged to talk to someone sooner rather than later.

Throughout the academic year, the Centre also offer health education events. All students are invited to attend or access information. If you are unable to attend, please visit the Centre website for health information, resources and services.