Senate Policy and Guidelines on the Conduct of Examinations 1. Senate Policy on the Conduct of Examinations 1.1 The Senate of York University affirms the University’s commitment to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity in the examination process, in accordance with the standards and principles established in the Senate Policy on Academic Honesty, the […]
Policy
Conflict of Interest for Employees (Policy and Guidelines)
Description: Establishes policy governing employee conflict of interest matters. Policy A conflict of interest exists when there is a divergence between an employee’s personal interests and his or her professional obligations to the University as an employee. Employees shall seek to avoid conflict of interest situations. Employees shall make full, timely and ongoing disclosure of a […]
Acceptance of Gifts Policy
1. Purpose and Summary This policy is intended to guide the acceptance of gifts made to York University including how gifts are valued and receipted. 2. Scope This policy applies to all persons, including students, involved in any aspect of fundraising on behalf of York University. It applies to all gifts from donors. 3. Definitions […]
Repeating Passed or Failed Courses for Academic Credit, Policy on
Policy Statement (a) Students may repeat[1] a passed or failed course twice for academic degree or certificate credit, for a maximum of three (3) attempts[2] at a course. Students should note that course availability and space considerations may preclude the possibility of repeating a course in the session they choose. (b) When a student is allowed […]
Grade Sheet Policy
Policy After final grades for a course have been submitted in each term, it is the responsibility of the Course Director to submit to the unit offering the course, the course grade sheet(s) (hard copy or electronic) containing students' grades for every graded component of the course, the percentage weighting of each component, the record […]
Class Cancellation Policy
1. Setting of Class and Examination Schedules Class and examination schedules are set by the Registrar in accordance with the Senate Policy on Sessional Dates and in consultation with the Senate Committee on Curriculum and Academic Standards. 2. Cancellation or Postponement of Classes and Examinations Classes and examinations are not held on public holidays or […]
Risk Management Policy
Policy York University intends to identify and manage its institutional risks in support of its objects and mission; not to eliminate risk, but rather to ensure that existing and emerging risks are identified and managed in a balanced manner. Institutional risks include circumstances, both realized and anticipated, which have or reasonably could be expected to […]
Insurance (Policy)
Policy Insurance and Risk Management 1. The placement of insurance is an integral part of York University’s framework for the responsible management of its risks. Objectives of Insurance Program 2. The University establishes and maintains an insurance program that: underwrites damage to its physical assets; minimizes its exposure and that of its officers, directors, employees […]
Signing Authority (Policy)
Description: Refers to the authority required to execute documents that may be entered into on behalf of the University. Has associated procedure and guidelines. Background The purpose of this policy is to specify the signing authorities required for various types of contracts that may be entered into on behalf of the University. Definitions Contract: Includes, but […]
Selection of Architects, Planners & Landscape Architects for Major Projects
Description: Deals with the design of new University buildings, and the design of the renovation or expansion of existing buildings. Policy The design of all new University buildings shall be carried out either by Design Build or an Architectural firm selected on a competitive basis. This policy also extends to the design of the renovation […]
