Description: Outlines the procedures for using, managing and developing the University's brand properties as defined in the Brand Stewardship Policy (BSP). The Brand Stewardship Procedures include new and more robust measures and requirements that are applicable to university administrators, faculty administrators, academics serving in an administrative role on a short or long-term basis, and staff […]
Topic: University Grounds and Physical Facilities
Alcohol and Cannabis Use, Policy on
1. Introduction York University is committed to fostering and maintaining an environment that is safe and secure for all community members. The University policy on Alcohol and Cannabis Use promotes self-responsibility and self-accountability with respect to the use of alcohol and cannabis. The use, sale and service of alcoholic beverages, and the use of cannabis […]
Brand Stewardship Policy
1. Background This policy is intended to protect and uphold the image and reputation of the university by regulating the use of brand properties. Protecting the university from inappropriate associations or use is desirable for the establishment and promotion of a professional and distinctive image for the university. This policy is designed to limit the […]
Special Events and Visits of High-Profile Guests to the University (Policy and Procedure)
Description Describes the need and authority for approval to plan and host special events and visits of external dignitaries or high-profile guests to the University campuses and to University events held off-campus. Policy To ensure that special events and visits of high-profile guests to the University are properly arranged and staged, the President shall, from […]
Smoking Policy
1. Purpose This policy sets out requirements regarding smoking on York University’s campuses. 2. Scope and Application This policy applies to all persons on the York University campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, and volunteers. 3. Policy For the purposes of this policy, smoking includes the use of tobacco or cannabis in cigarettes, cigars, hookahs, […]
Food Trucks on York University Campuses (Regulations)
These Regulations apply to all members of York University and eligible external users who wish to utilize the services of a Food Truck for any event on University premises. For the purpose of these Regulations, “Food Truck” is defined as any mobile self-contained food vendor that does not require connections to University services (e.g. electricity, […]
The Sale and Distribution of Single-Use Bottled Water on York University Campuses (Procedures)
Description: Procedures adopted pursuant to York University’s Policy on Sustainability. Preamble York University’s Policy on Sustainability describes the University’s responsibility for, and commitment to sustainability, and provides the framework for ongoing implementation of the policy. York University made a public commitment in April 2012 to phase out the sale of single-use bottled water on its […]
York University Traffic and Parking Regulations
Description: Regulations established to facilitate the safe and orderly conduct of University business and to provide parking services in support of this function within the limits of available designated parking space. I. APPLICABILITY All persons using University parking facilities are subject to the parameters set out in the applicable University Policies and Procedures, […]
Businesses and Programs Operating on York University Premises
Description: Outlines the application and approval procedure for faculty, staff and students to operate a Business or Program on York University premises. Has associated University Guideline. I. Definitions “Business or Program” has the meaning ascribed in the Guideline for Operating Businesses and Programs on York University Premises, unless otherwise defined herein. The term, “Dean” includes the […]
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 […]
