Faculty, Staff, Students: Conduct and Responsibilities

Indigenous Research Involving Human Participants, Procedures

Posted on 9 February 2023

Procedures Governing the Indigenous Research Ethics Board 1.1 Research Ethics Board and Governance Framework An appropriate and compliant governance structure is a fundamental element of any effective ethics review policy and process. The governance structure ensures that the relevant Research Ethics Board (REB) operates with a clear mandate, authority and accountability, within clearly defined responsibilities […]

Indigenous Research Involving Human Participants

Posted on 8 February 2023

1. Purpose 1.1. It is the policy of York University to ensure the ethical conduct of research involving human participants and to comply in full with the Tri-Council Policy Statement on Research Involving Human Participants (2022) as it may be amended from time to time. The University has two separate and distinct policies that govern […]

Règlement concernant les organisations étudiantes

Posted on 9 January 2023

la version anglaise Description: Règlement concernant les organisations étudiantes, leurs activités et leurs finances 1. Préambule 1.1 Les objectifs de l’Université York, en vertu de la loi intitulée York University Act, 1965, sont de favoriser le développement des connaissances et la diffusion du savoir, d’assurer l’épanouissement intellectuel, spirituel, moral, physique et social de ses membres […]

Regulation Regarding Student Organizations

Posted on 21 November 2022

French version Description: Regulations regarding Student Organizations, their Activities and Finances. 1. Preamble 1.1 The objects and purposes of York University under the York University Act, 1965, are the advancement of learning, the dissemination of knowledge, the intellectual, spiritual, social, moral and physical development of its members, and the betterment of society. York University believes that […]

Posters, Procedure

Posted on 21 January 2022

1. Definitions 1.1 In this Procedure “Approval Authority” means an office or an entity that may authorize a poster under section 5. “Bulletin Board” means a space designated for posters, “General Use Bulletin Boards” means a bulletin board provided on each campus for the temporary promotion of events and services or information sharing on University […]

Posters, Policy on

Posted on 21 January 2022

PREAMBLE York University has both the right and responsibility to manage the access to - and the use of - its spaces to maintain and improve the physical environment, promote ecological sustainability, and ensure compliance with University policies, procedures, and regulations, including but not limited to the Statement of Policy on Free Speech. The University […]

Human Rights Policy and Procedures

Posted on 24 June 2021

1. Purpose 1.1 Whereas York University recognizes the dignity and worth of every member of the York University community (“Community Member”); 1.2 And whereas York University seeks to provide for equal rights and opportunities without discrimination that is contrary to law; 1.3 And whereas York University has as its aim the creation of a climate […]

Statement of Policy on Free Speech

Posted on 14 December 2018

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 […]

Disruptive and/or Harassing Behaviour in Academic Situations, Senate Policy on

Posted on 24 August 2012

Policy Senate affirms that no individual or group of individuals shall cause by action, threat or otherwise, a disturbance that obstructs any academic activity organized by the university or its units. York is committed to policies that support the teaching and learning of controversial subject matter. Students and instructors are, however, expected to maintain a […]

Conflicts of Interest for Faculty and Librarians (Policy and Guidelines)

Posted on 21 March 2012

Description: This conflict of interest policy, set of accompanying guidelines and procedure on disclosure, which incorporate many of the elements of the conflict of interest portions of the December 7, 1999 Draft Policy on Conflicts of Interest and Commitment, now stand as the Policy, Guidelines and Procedure on Conflict of Interest with respect to faculty members and […]