The Sale and Distribution of Single-Use Bottled Water on York University Campuses (Procedures)

Description: Procedures adopted pursuant to York University’s Policy on Sustainability. Preamble York University’s Policy on Sustainability describes the University’s responsibility for, and commitment to sustainability, and provides the framework for ongoing implementation of the policy. York University made a public commitment in April 2012 to phase out the sale of single-use bottled water on its […]

Payment Card Data Security Procedures

Description: Describes the requirements and detailed procedures for York University departments, offices and units accepting payment card transactions to be compliant with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Definitions Acquirer: A financial services company that fulfills the dual role of providing merchant banking and card transaction processing services. AOC: An Attestation of […]

Establishment and Designation of Research and Teaching Chairs, Professorships and Distinguished Fellowships (Guidelines and Procedures)

Description:  Has associated policy. Guidelines Funding Research and Teaching Chairs, Professorships and Distinguished Fellowships may be funded through: an endowment fixed term funding from external sources a combination of sources including eligible internal funds. Funding for incumbents shall be commensurate with explicit academic goals and objectives, and shall be sufficient to cover 100 per cent […]

eCommerce Services on York University Web Sites

Description: Specifies the requirement for authority for engaging in eCommerce and the responsibilities and administrative processes related to eCommerce applications on York University web sites. Background The Internet has changed the way business is conducted between the University and its customers. Because of the complications and obligations which arise doing business on the Internet, the University must authorize […]

Honnêteté intellectuelle (politique)

1. Politique du Sénat sur l’honnêteté intellectuelle La politique sur l’honnêteté intellectuelle rend explicite à l’ensemble de la communauté universitaire l’obligation à laquelle elle est tenue de maintenir les critères les plus élevés en matière d’honnêteté dans le contexte des études et du travail intellectuel. Parce que l’honnêteté et la responsabilité intellectuelles sont essentielles à […]

Course Cross-listings, Exclusions and Substitutions (Guidelines and Procedures)

General Course Description Standards: Descriptions Course descriptions should be concise summaries of the general purpose and learning outcomes of the course.  Descriptions must include information about pre-requisites, co-requisites, historical course Maintenance and Annual Review It is the responsibility of the unit offering a course to maintain the accuracy of its course descriptions.  Changes to course […]

Computing and Information Technology Facilities, Senate Policy on

Policy Statement York University's computing and information technology facilities are made available to students in support of their academic objectives and requirements; to faculty in support of their teaching, research and administrative activities; to staff in support of their assigned responsibilities; and to other authorized users. Such facilities may include computers and associated peripherals, the […]

Reimbursement of Expenses (Procedure)

  Description: Applies to all expense reimbursements to employees; has associated Policy. APPLICABILITY This Procedure applies in respect of expenditures incurred by individuals who are to be reimbursed from University operating, capital, ancillary, special purpose or research funds. Expenditures charged to research grants or contracts shall comply with this Procedure, unless the terms and conditions […]

Prohibiting On-Campus Essay-Writing Services

Policy York University regards as reprehensible so-called "essay services" which seek to provide students, almost always in return for some fee, with some course work done by others. Accordingly, the University will not tolerate the use of its premises, facilities or activities by agents, representatives and users of such services. It is the policy of […]

Businesses and Programs Operating on York University Premises

Description: Outlines the application and approval procedure for faculty, staff and students to operate a Business or Program on York University premises. Has associated University Guideline. I. Definitions “Business or Program” has the meaning ascribed in the Guideline for Operating Businesses and Programs on York University Premises, unless otherwise defined herein. The term, “Dean” includes the […]