Introduction Certain academic divisions of York University now offer at the undergraduate level, degree programmes such as Business, Public Administration, and Fine Arts. These programmes contain core subjects (such as Accounting) which are basically "professional" and yet at the same time an essential part of the programme. Many students entering these programmes have had post-secondary […]
Policy
Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities
Description: Establishes York's commitment to a barrier-free workplace; applies to students, faculty and staff; Has associated procedure Policy York University is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and to expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Accordingly, York will attempt to accommodate both employees and position applicants with disabilities in a […]
Sources of Research Funds, Policy on
Policy That research is an integral function of a university community, and that it is the responsibility of a university to maintain a favourable environment for research by its members, and to ensure that all research is consistent with the goals of the university. That freedom of researchers to publish any of the results of […]
Transfer Credit Policy: Accredited and Approved Institutions
Policy If an educational institution is a member of, or is recognized by, the accrediting body for the highest level of (post-secondary) education in its home country, credits from that institution can be considered for transfer to York. Institutions which are not so recognized must be approved on a case by case basis through SCARSA […]
Transfer Credit, Council of Ontario Universities (Policy)
Policy The Senate of York University endorses the following principles: Acceptance of transfer credits among Ontario universities shall be based on the recognition that, while learning experiences may differ in a variety of ways, their substance may be virtually equivalent in terms of their content and rigour. Insofar as possible, acceptance of transfer should allow […]
Responsibilities of Faculty Members (Statement and Procedures)
Description: Senate Policy defining the responsibilities of full-time faculty members and providing guidelines for defining abuse of these responsibilities specifically in terms of employment outside the University. I. Introduction The Special Committee on Paid Employment Outside the University was charged to review the responsibilities of full-time faculty members in the areas of scholarship, teaching, and […]
Presidential Regulation Number 5 - Regulation Denying Official Status to Fraternities and Sororities
Description: Denies official status to fraternities and sororities Preamble From its inception, York University sought to discourage the appearance of fraternities and sororities on campus and to dissuade students from membership in such organizations. The University has been concerned by three potentially negative aspects of the fraternity/sorority system: Such organizations might deflect students from active […]
Grading Scheme and Feedback (Policy)
Policy The grading scheme for all courses (i.e. kinds and weights of assignments, essays, exams, etc.) shall be announced, and be available in writing, within the first two weeks of class. Under normal circumstances, graded feedback worth at least 15% of the final grade for Fall, Winter or Summer Term, and 30% for ‘full year’ […]
Common Grading Scheme for Undergraduate Faculties
Description: Specifies grading system, corresponding number weighting with letter grades and definitions. Policy Senate approved the following grading schemes for the Faculties of Administrative Studies, Arts, Atkinson College, Education, Fine Arts, Science and Glendon College: A+. 9. Exceptional Thorough knowledge of concepts and/or techniques and exceptional skill or great originality in the use of those […]
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 […]
