Description: Establishes policy for management of records and information at York University. Has associated guidelines and procedures. Policy I. Definition “Record” means any record of information however recorded, whether in printed form, on film, by electronic means or otherwise, and includes: correspondence, a memorandum, a book, a plan, a map, a drawing, a diagram, a pictorial […]
Topic: Employees, Employment and Workplace
Healthy Workplace Policy
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 […]
Gender-Free Language Policy
Policy It is the policy of Senate to refrain from the use of gendered language in its official documents. Gendered language shall be removed from documents as they are updated from time to time. (Senate referred the guiding motion to the President with a view to the implementation of gender-free language in all University documents, in an approach parallel to […]
Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities, Customer Service Guideline
Description: Customer Service Guideline: Accessibility at York University (Assistive Devices, Support Persons and Support Animals). Has associated policy. Customer Service York University is committed to providing goods and services in a manner that respects the dignity and independence of persons with disabilities. York University will use reasonable efforts to ensure that the provision of goods and services […]
Employment Equity
Preamble Employment Equity in the York University Context York University is committed to equity in employment. This commitment reflects both the principles that guided the establishment of the University and the strategies that we have adopted to achieve them. As described in the York University Act of 1965, the University's mission includes "the advancement of […]
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 […]
Fraud, Theft or Misappropriation of University Assets (Procedures)
Description: Procedure to deal with acts of non-academic fraud that occur at the University by employees, agents, contractors and volunteers. Also sets out reporting process and articulates the University’s commitment to protect employees who disclose concerns about unethical conduct and fraudulent behaviour that they observe or encounter in the context of University activities. Has associated policy. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Acceptance of Gifts by Employees, Guideline on
Description: Guideline for employees’ acceptance of gifts or hospitality from current or potential University suppliers. General Employees in certain positions have the ability to influence procurement and contractual decisions. Persons in these positions have a particular responsibility to avoid situations that will constitute a conflict of interest, or have the appearance of a conflict of […]
