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Residence Guidebook Residence Guidebook (Appendix B of your Residence Agreement) Please note: You are responsible for knowing all policies, regulations, and guidelines outlined in this guidebook. St. Paul’s University College reserves the right to modify or change these policies at any time. 13812693.1 St. Paul’s University College Residence Guidebook Table of Contents 1. GREETINGS FROM THE PRINCIPAL ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.5 2. WELCOME TO ST. PAUL’S RESIDENCE! ............... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.6 3. QUICK RESOURCES .................. ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.7 3.1 YOUR ROOM/CONTACT INFO/ADDRESS .............................................................................................. 7 3.2 IMPORTANT NUMBERS AND CONTACTS .............................................................................................. 7 3.3 IMPORTANT DATES .......................................................................................................................... 7 3.4 CAMPUS MAP .................................................................................................................................. 8 4. ABOUT ST. PAUL’S ............................................................................................................................ 8 4.1 AFFILIATION WITH UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO ................................................................................... 8 4.2 MISSION .......................................................................................................................................... 8 4.3 CORE VALUES ................................................................................................................................. 8 5. RESIDENCE LIFE .... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.9 5.1 RESIDENCE LIFE TEAM ROLES .......................................................................................................... 9 5.1.1 Residence & Community Life Manager .................................................................................. 9 5.1.2 Community Coordinator ......................................................................................................... 9 5.1.3 Dons ....................................................................................................................................... 9 5.1.4 Peer Leaders .......................................................................................................................... 9 5.2 ACTIVITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE AND STUDENT LED TEAMS ............................................................... 10 5.3 STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE ON THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS ........................................................... 10 5.4 CAMPUS LIAISON OFFICER ............................................................................................................. 10 5.5 STUDENT REFUGEE SUPPORT PROGRAM ........................................................................................ 10 5.6 THE FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENT LIVING-LEARNING COMMUNITY (ENV LLC) ..................................... 10 5.7 THE WOMEN IN ENGINEERING LIVING-LEARNING COMMUNITY (WIE LLC) ......................................... 11 5.8 THE SOCIAL IMPACT LIVING-LEARNING COMMUNITY (SI LLC) ........................................................... 11 5.9 LA BASTILLE FRENCH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE FLOOR .................................................................. 11 5.10 GREENHOUSE SOCIAL IMPACT COMMUNITY .................................................................................... 11 6. FACILITIES & SERVICES ................................................................................................................. 11 6.1 ALUMNI HALL ................................................................................................................................. 11 6.2 EAST WING KITCHEN ..................................................................................................................... 11 6.3 EDWARD JACKMAN READING ROOM ................................................................................................ 11 6.4 ELEVATOR ..................................................................................................................................... 11 6.5 GAMES AREA ................................................................................................................................ 12 6.6 GREEN WING KITCHENETTES ......................................................................................................... 12 6.6.1 Allergies ................................................................................................................................ 12 6.7 GREENHOUSE INCUBATION SPACE ................................................................................................. 12 6.8 INTERNET – RESNET ...................................................................................................................... 12 6.9 LAUNDRY ...................................................................................................................................... 12 6.10 MAIL / PACKAGES / DELIVERIES ...................................................................................................... 12 6.11 PAYPHONE .................................................................................................................................... 13 6.12 PHOTOCOPIER ............................................................................................................................... 13 6.13 RECYCLING ................................................................................................................................... 13 6.14 ROOM 118 .................................................................................................................................... 13 Page 2 of 29 13812693.1 St. Paul’s University College Residence Guidebook 6.15 STAFF ROOMS ............................................................................................................................... 13 6.16 STUDENT & GUEST SERVICES CENTRE ........................................................................................... 13 6.17 THEATRE ROOM ............................................................................................................................ 14 6.18 WATERLOO ABORIGINAL EDUCATION CENTRE ................................................................................. 14 6.19 WATSON’S MULTIPURPOSE ROOM .................................................................................................. 14 6.20 WATERLOO SHUTTLE SERVICE ....................................................................................................... 14 6.21 WATSON’S STUDENT CENTRE ........................................................................................................ 14 7. CONTACTS & DIRECTIONS ............................................................................................................. 15 7.1 USEFUL CONTACTS ....................................................................................................................... 15 7.1.1 In Case of Emergency .......................................................................................................... 15 7.1.2 For Information & Appointments .......................................................................................... 15 7.1.3 General Information ............................................................................................................. 15 7.2 DIRECTIONS TO ST. PAUL’S FROM 401 HWY ................................................................................... 15 8. FEES .................................................................................................................................................. 16 8.1 PAYMENT OF FEES ......................................................................................................................... 16 8.2 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT ........................................................................................................... 16 8.3 NON-REFUNDABLE RESIDENCE FEES .............................................................................................. 16 9. FOOD SERVICE ................................................................................................................................. 17 9.1 GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................. 17 9.2 MEAL PERIODS .............................................................................................................................. 17 9.3 THE MEAL PLAN ............................................................................................................................ 18 9.4 PACK LUNCHES & LATE DINNERS ................................................................................................... 18 9.5 SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS ............................................................................................................... 18 9.6 DISHES & CUTLERY ....................................................................................................................... 18 9.7 GUEST MEALS ............................................................................................................................... 18 10. GUIDELINES & POLICIES ............................................................................................................
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