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SLC Building Policies & Guidelines

Bicycles, Mopeds, Unicycles, and Scooters at the SLC

Bicycles, mopeds, unicycles, hoverboards, and scooters (electronic or manually controlled), or other vehicles* are not permitted indoors at the Sheldon Levy & Tracy Student Learning Centre (SLC).

To keep the SLC accessible to everyone, please do not block accessible ramps or entrances with parked; bicycles, mopeds, unicycles, hoverboards, scooters (electronic or manually controlled), or other vehicles*.

TMU community members are encouraged to choose from the more than 1,100 outdoor bicycle parking locations on campus equipped with stationary, permanent bicycle “post and ring” poles or racks. Please refer to the TMU Bicycle parking page for further information.

*Assistive mobility devices (ie. wheelchairs (manual or power-driven), wheeled walkers, etc.) are exempted.

Skating Devices

Any person skating by board, in-line skates, roller skates, roller blades, or other skating devices shall adhere to the following rules and regulations.

  • Skating of any kind is not permitted inside and/or outside the Sheldon Levy & Tracy Student Learning Centre (SLC) property (i.e. external building steps, ramps, etc).
  • Skating stunts of any kind are not permitted. Skating is not permitted on any steps, retaining walls, landscape walls, benches, handrails, etc. due to damage that may be caused to University property and for personal safety.

Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) community members are reminded that: 

Smoking and vaping of any substance inside enclosed TMU buildings, including residences, smoking and vaping of any substance within nine (9) metres of building entrances and exits, and smoking and vaping of any substance within 20-metres of the Early Learning Centre (ELC) playground is prohibited, as per the Smoke Free Ontario Act (external link) .

In addition:

Smoking and vaping of any substance within nine (9) metres of loading docks, fresh air intakes, and compressed gas storage areas on TMU property, smoking and vaping of any substance in university-owned vehicles, and smoking and vaping of any substance on the TMU Quad is prohibited, as per Toronto Metropolitan University’s Smoking and Vaping Policy.

 

It is illegal and against Ontario liquor laws for minors (under age 19, in Ontario) to possess, sell, procure, or consume alcohol.

It is against Toronto Metropolitan University policy for any person to consume alcoholic beverages in a common area on University property that is not licensed.*

It is against Toronto Metropolitan University policy to have open alcohol in hallways, common lounges, or stairwells on University property.

Individuals who choose to consume alcohol, initiate or engage in activities or events with alcohol held on SLC property are responsible for their own conduct and for acting within the confines of the law and this Policy.

SLC staff/TMU Security will intervene when alcohol is used illegally or when its abuse leads to conduct that endangers the individual(s) involved or others, or that results in damage to the property of the University, disrupts its activities, or interferes with the rights of other persons.

Consequences for any inappropriate behaviour on campus related to the use of alcohol/drugs may be addressed through the Student Code of Non-Academic Conduct (Policy 61).

*Alcohol use and service on campus is governed by the Liquor License Act of Ontario, and the associated regulations under the Act. Permission to rent or use Toronto Metropolitan University campus facilities does not automatically convey the privilege of alcohol licensing. The use and service of alcohol in a campus facility is administered through the Director, University Business Services and is coordinated by the booking contact. Licensing facilities is dependent on meeting all of the provincial and municipal approvals and the conditions applied by the Director, University Business Services, which include all arrangements for the delivery and service of alcohol to be served in the facility. 

The SLC abides by the Toronto Metropolitan University’s current Animals on Campus Policy and Animals on Campus Procedure.

To keep it looking #worldclass, the SLC has a no postering/solicitation policy. 

Traditional postering is used only by Facilities and building maintenance crews to advise of temporary issues (e.g. out of order bathroom stalls, hazards, etc.). Unauthorized posters in the SLC will be removed.

As an alternative, the SLC uses dedicated digital signage and information kiosks to promote initiatives within the building.

Create a digital ad and have it displayed on more than 70 screens on campus. Find out how at Digital Signage.

For more information on putting up posters elsewhere on campus, check out Toronto Metropolitan University’s Community Regulations Posters section.

All individuals campaigning in the building are required to wear a campaign pass, available at the SLC Welcome Desk. When the Welcome Desk is closed, visit SLC HQ (SLC 516) or speak to a staff member in the building.

To get a Campaign Badge:

  • Check in at the Welcome Desk, and
  • Exchange your OneCard for a Campaign Badge.
  • When you’re done campaigning, sign out and return the Campaign Badge for your OneCard.

This campaign pass shows SLC guests that you are approved to be there and acts as a way to monitor the total number of people campaigning in the building.

All candidates and slates are permitted a maximum of five campaigners in the SLC at any one time. This is to allow candidates to have a presence in the SLC without overwhelming students studying here.

 

Note:

  • Campaigning is only permitted on the 1st floor (including the seating above Starbucks) and the 6th floor. 
  • Candidates must be at least 8 feet from the elevators, and must not block accessibility ramps, stairwells or fire exits.
  • Campaigners on the 1st floor shall not interfere with events occurring in the Amphitheatre.

If candidates do not follow these campaigning guidelines, SLC staff will keep a record of infractions and, where requested, provide this information to the appropriate Chief Returning Officer.

Your OneCard acts as official identification for students, faculty and staff while on campus.

Occasionally, a member of the TMU Security might ask that you provide a valid form of identification (such as your OneCard) where such information is relevant to the legitimate pursuit of their duties. Additional representatives of the university, including exam invigilators, may also ask for your OneCard. Without your OneCard, you may not be permitted to access these university spaces or services.

Students shall not possess, distribute or use false or altered identification.

See  (PDF file) Student Code of Non-academic Conduct Pol #61.