Description: Outlines the guidelines and restrictions for "postering" – the posting of advertisements, notices, posters, flyers, or other documents – on York University premises. General The University permits limited postering in designated places inside its campus buildings. There are specific postering guidelines for the York University Student Centre and the York Lanes Retail Centre that […]
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Recognition (Policy)
Description: Deals with the naming of York University buildings, facilities and space; Has associated procedure. Policy Statement York University will name a building, facility, or space after an individual, corporation or organization: to honour distinguished individuals or entities for extraordinary and outstanding contributions to humanity, the community, or society at large to honour significant benefactions […]
Guidelines and Procedures for Use of Electronic Mail (E-mail)
Description: Pursuant to Policy on Computing and Information Technology Facilities Purpose Electronic mail (e-mail) resources are provided to students, faculty, staff and other authorized individuals for their use in the support of the learning, teaching and research mission of the University and the administrative activities that underpin this mission. These guidelines and procedures regarding access, […]
Network Security and Management (Guidelines and Procedures)
Description: Pursuant to Policy on Computing and Information Technology Facilities Purpose These guidelines and procedures are meant to ensure the availability and security of the shared network resources which support the learning, teaching and research mission of the University and the administrative activities that underpin this mission. These guidelines and procedures supplement and clarify the […]
Academic Unit Nomenclature: Characteristics and Guidelines
Academic Policy and Planning Committee Under the terms of the York Act, the Board of Governors is responsible for the formal approval of academic units (specifically cited are “faculties, schools and institutes”). In an effort to provide assistance in the process leading to formal approval, APPC has undertaken to define certain key terms that refer […]
Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities, Procedures on
Description: Deals with the handling of monies by the Department of Occupational Health and Safety; accommodation of job applicants faced with disabilities; deals with long-term employees; has associated policy. A. DEFINITIONS AND EXPLANATIONS 1. Disability "Disability" or "handicap" refers to all disabilities protected in the Human Rights Code, R.S.O. 1990, Ch.H.19 and is defined in […]
Conflicts of Interest for Members of the Board of Governors (Policy, Guidelines and Procedures)
1. A conflict of interest exists when there is a disjuncture between a governor’s personal interests, financial or otherwise, or a governor’s professional interests, and his or her fiduciary obligations to the University. A conflict of interest situation affects not only a governor but also all of his or her non-arm’s length relationships, including but […]
Academic Accommodation for Students with Disabilities (Policy)
Policy[1] Pursuant to its commitment to sustaining an inclusive, equitable community in which all members are treated with respect and dignity, and consistent with applicable accessibility legislation, York University shall make reasonable and appropriate accommodations in order to promote the ability of students with disabilities to fulfill the academic requirements of their programs. This policy […]
Development and Approval of Schools Within the University, Guidelines
1. Authority and Approval Process 1.1 Schools are established by the Board of Governors on the recommendation of Senate. 1.2 Proposals to establish a school are reviewed according to the processes by which new academic initiatives are approved. 1.3 Specifically, proposals must be approved by Senate's Committee on Curriculum and Academic Standards and the Academic […]
Operation of Vehicles on Campus Walkways
Description: Describes the need and authority to restrict and regulate the use of motor vehicles on campus walkways. Rationale To ensure that pedestrians walking on campus are able to do so safely, the following exterior areas of the Keele and Glendon Campuses shall be kept clear of moving and parked vehicles, wherever possible: Walkways and […]
