POLICY York University values the health, safety, and well-being of all community members (students, faculty, staff, contractors, and visitors). It is committed to creating a healthy workplace through the integration of safe physical and psychological space and an organizational culture that promotes prevention, support, and well-being. The University recognizes the interdependence between a healthy workplace […]
Policy
Emergency Preparedness
Description: Describes the University’s responsibility for and commitment to emergency preparedness, and provides the framework for ongoing implementation of the policy. Background York University wishes to protect in advance: the safety and wellbeing of members of the University and visitors to our campuses; University property and infrastructure; the orderly functioning of the University’s academic, research […]
Disruptive and/or Harassing Behaviour in Academic Situations, Senate Policy on
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 […]
Academic Honesty, Senate Policy on
1. Senate Policy on Academic Honesty The Policy on Academic Honesty is an affirmation and clarification for members of the University of the general obligation to maintain the highest standards of academic honesty. As a clear sense of academic honesty and responsibility is fundamental to good scholarship, the policy recognizes the general responsibility of all […]
Hospitality (Policy)
Description: Establishes the principles for and the context within which hospitality paid for by the University may occur. Has associated procedure. I. APPLICABILITY This Policy applies in respect of all hospitality expenditures incurred by the University, regardless of the source of funding. II. POLICY The University recognizes that hospitality expenses may be incurred in carrying […]
Payment Card Data Security Guideline
Description: Establishes the standard for all York University departments, offices and units accepting payment card transactions. Has associated Procedure. Preamble Accepting payment card transactions is a convenient way to handle the sale of goods and services at York University. By accepting payment cards for transactions, the University has a responsibility to protect cardholder data and to ensure […]
Perquisites
Description: Deals with the provision of perquisites to employees and members of the Board of Governors. I. Definition For the purposes of this policy, a perquisite refers to a privilege that is provided to an individual or to a group of individuals, provides a personal benefit, and is not generally available to others. […]
Capital Projects (Policy)
Description: Specifies the principles and people involved in authorizing capital projects; Has associated procedure. Definitions For the purposes of this Policy: "Academic and Related Projects" shall mean facilities used or intended primarily to be used by the University for teaching, research or administration or which are built to serve the needs of and support the […]
Proportion of Courses Taken at York (formerly titled University Residency Requirement)
Policy In order to earn a York undergraduate degree, all students are required to complete at York University a minimum of 30 course credits and at least half (50 percent) of the course credits required in each undergraduate degree program major/minor. Exception: At least half (50 percent) of the course credits required in the bilingual […]
Bridging Courses (Policy and Guidelines)
Definition A bridging course is a university-preparation course with an academic curriculum that is offered to mature students as a means of preparing for the intellectual challenges of a university education, successful completion of which is recognized as a basis of admission to the University. Role of Bridging Courses in the Admissions Process For mature […]
