Purpose This policy sets out the criteria for the Pass/Fail Grading Option, which allows students in undergraduate degree programs to receive credit for eligible courses without impacting their grade point average. Scope and Application Subject to limitations set out, this policy applies to all undergraduate students, except for those enrolled in the following degree programs […]
Policy
Limits on the Worth of Examinations in the Final Classes of a Term (Policy)
Policy Statement No examinations or tests collectively worth more than 20% of the final grade in a course will be given during the final 14 calendar days of classes in a term. The exceptions to the rule are classes which regularly meet Friday evenings or on Saturday and/or Sunday at any time, and courses offered […]
Fraud, Theft and Misappropriation of University Assets (Policy)
Description: Deals with acts of non-academic fraud that occur at the University. Also, articulates the commitment of the University to protect employees who take steps to expose wrongdoing, by prohibiting harassment, threats, retaliation or discrimination against them. Has associated procedure. I. Policy: Fraud, Theft and Misappropriation of University Assets Definition: For the purposes of this policy, theft, fraud […]
Reimbursement of Expenses (Policy)
Description: Applies to all expense reimbursements to employees; has associated Procedure. Policy Application: This policy applies to all expense reimbursements to employees whether charged against University operating funds, research grants and contracts or any other funds administered by the University. Policy: York University shall reimburse its employees for reasonable expenses incurred by them on behalf […]
Affirmative Action Plan for Non-Academic Hiring to Achieve Employment Equity
Description: Applies goals established by Employment Equity Plan; Deals with "designated groups". Policy The University intends to take affirmative action to achieve and maintain the goals established by the Employment Equity Plan developed pursuant to the Federal Contractors Program or such other plans as the University may establish from time to time. The affirmative action […]
Selection of Construction Related Consultants
Description: Identifies the individuals who may be consulted regarding University work projects in the instances where such services cannot be provided by the University's staff. Policy York University may engage consulting engineers and other consultants to provide planning, design, supervision, project management, investigatory or advisory services related to the construction, renovation, alteration, repair and operation […]
Temporary Use of University Space (Policy)
Description: Includes general principles relating to safety and security, damages, compliance, procedures and confirmations; Has associated procedure. Context Members of the York University community are encouraged and allowed to hold events and to engage in the full expression of their opinions on the University’s premises, subject only to the principles and procedures outlined herein. General […]
Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities, Statement of Commitment
Description: Statement of Commitment: Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities. Has associated guideline. Statement of Commitment: York University’s Mission Statement commits the institution to accessibility and social justice. In advancement of the mission, the university aims to be an environment which respects the dignity and worth of all persons. In recognition of their abilities and contributions to […]
Honorific Professorships
Purpose This policy outlines the definitions and criteria related to the University’s Honorific Professorships, the University Professorship and the Distinguished Research Professorship. Scope and Application This policy applies to the Honorific Professorships, the University Professorship and the Distinguished Research Professorship. Policy Honours University Professor: The University Professorship is awarded to a member of the faculty […]
Access Control
Description: Describes the need and authority to control and manage access to University buildings and interior spaces, teaching and research facilities, offices, and other rooms. To provide a safe and secure environment for the University and to minimize the potential for theft or damage to property, there shall be a sustainable University-wide access control program […]
