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Letters of Permission, Senate Policy on

Letters of Permission, Senate Policy on

Purpose This policy sets out the eligibility and other rules regarding Letters of Permission for undergraduate students to undertake studies elsewhere for credit towards a degree and/or certificate program at York University. Scope and Application This policy applies to all undergraduate students enrolled in a degree and/or certificate program at York University. Students in the […]

Special Events and Visits of High-Profile Guests to the University (Policy and Procedure)

Special Events and Visits of High-Profile Guests to the University (Policy and Procedure)

Description Describes the need and authority for approval to plan and host special events and visits of external dignitaries or high-profile guests to the University campuses and to University events held off-campus. Policy To ensure that special events and visits of high-profile guests to the University are properly arranged and staged, the President shall, from […]

Social Procurement Policy

Social Procurement Policy

1.     Purpose York aims to increase the number of employment, apprenticeship and training opportunities for people from the University’s local neighborhoods, other equity-seeking communities, and Aboriginal Peoples, and to broaden York’s supply chain by providing diverse vendors with equitable access to tender opportunities to foster inclusive economic growth. 2.    Scope and Application 2.1 This policy […]

Open Access

Open Access

Purpose of An Open Access Policy The enduring goal of a university is to create and disseminate knowledge. York University is committed to disseminating the research performed at the University in ways that make it widely accessible, while protecting the intellectual property rights of its authors. This policy acknowledges: the need to promote open access […]

Statement of Policy on Free Speech

Statement of Policy on Free Speech

1. Purpose York University wishes to affirm its longstanding protection of and support for free speech as a fundamental principle upon which it pursues its mission. This Statement of Policy has been informed and enhanced by submissions, comments and suggestions shared by many members of the York community who participated in consultations over a number […]

Externally Funded Regular Named Chairs, Policy on

Externally Funded Regular Named Chairs, Policy on

Policy Statement In furtherance of its academic mandate and out of a desire to provide donors with opportunities to support tenure and alternate stream faculty members, York University may designate certain regular academic positions as named chairs.  Regular named positions differ from Research and Teaching Chairs and Professorships and Distinguished Fellowships by the level of […]

Academic Accommodation for Students’ Religious Observances (Policy and Procedures)

Academic Accommodation for Students’ Religious Observances (Policy and Procedures)

Preamble York University is a secular institution, committed to sustaining an inclusive, equitable community in which all members are treated with respect and dignity.  The University provides reasonable and appropriate accommodation for students whose religion requires them to be absent from the University for observance of recognized religious days of significance. All students are expected […]

Règlement du Sénat concernant les conséquences sur les études des perturbations ou interruptions des activités de l'Université par des conflits de travail ou par d'autres causes.

Règlement du Sénat concernant les conséquences sur les études des perturbations ou interruptions des activités de l'Université par des conflits de travail ou par d'autres causes.

la version anglaise Description : remplace le règlement du Sénat concernant les conséquences sur les études des conflits de travail entraînant des perturbations ou interruptions des activités de l'Université; met à jour et généralise le règlement du Sénat concernant les grèves de courte durée. 1. DÉFINITIONS 1.1 Dans le cadre de ce règlement, on considère qu’une […]

Postdoctoral Researchers at York University, Senate Policy on

Postdoctoral Researchers at York University, Senate Policy on

Policy Statement Postdoctoral researchers are individuals professionally conducting research after the completion of their doctoral studies. As integral members of the York University research community, postdoctoral researchers make valuable contributions to their research fields, and are vital to the achievement of University Academic Plan objectives and other planning goals. Scope and Definitions This policy applies […]