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Academic Accommodation for Students’ Religious Observances | Mesures d’adaptation académiques pour les observances religieuses de la population étudiante

Academic Accommodation for Students’ Religious Observances | Mesures d’adaptation académiques pour les observances religieuses de la population étudiante

Dear Colleagues,  We are sharing the Senate Policy on Academic Accommodation for Students' Religious Observances (Policy, Guidelines and Procedures) which can be found at the York Secretariat Policies website.    The University is committed to respecting the religious beliefs and practices of all members of the community and making reasonable and appropriate accommodations for observances […]

Announcement of term extension and appointment of new vice-provost academic

Announcement of term extension and appointment of new vice-provost academic

Vice-Provost Academic Lyndon Martin has agreed to extend his term in this role until Dec. 31, 2023, at which point he will take up appointment as senior advisor on strategic academic program initiatives for a period of 18 months, until June 30, 2025. Dr. Marcia Annisette will step into the role of vice-provost academic on Jan. 1, 2024. 

York launches new Internationalization and Global Engagement Strategy

York launches new Internationalization and Global Engagement Strategy

York University is embarking on a new era of internationalization with the launch of Engaging the World: York University’s Internationalization and Global Engagement Strategy, 2022-2027. The strategy reflects a commitment to Advancing Global Engagement, one of the six priorities for action identified under the University Academic Plan, and expands York’s position as an agent of positive change on global […]

Announcement of retirement of the dean of York University Libraries

Announcement of retirement of the dean of York University Libraries

It is with mixed emotions that I announce the upcoming retirement of Joy Kirchner, dean of York University Libraries following an administrative leave. Ms. Kirchner joined York University as dean in 2015 and was renewed for a second term in 2020. She has been a tireless advocate for York University Libraries throughout her time at the University.