Over the past few months, several incidents bearing on the academic freedom of members of the York Community have been brought to my attention. In each case, individuals and groups external to the University have appealed to senior leadership to intercede against faculty members due to statements made, or research published, in the course of […]
I am pleased to inform members of the Faculty of Education and the York community that the search for Dean of the Faculty of Education has reached a successful conclusion. In 2019 I established a search committee, comprised of members of the Faculty of Education (faculty, staff, and students), one member appointed by me, and […]
Environmental change and urbanization represent two of the most critical challenges facing people and the planet. Universities are uniquely positioned to advance knowledge of and solutions to the issues posed by the climate crisis, loss of biodiversity and the rapid growth of cities. In response, York University has taken a leadership role in advancing, teaching, […]
Over the past months with the help of community members, York University has intensified efforts to improve and expand initiatives that aim to address anti-Black racism, and further our principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion across the entire University. To support this work, we have undertaken a series of consultations with students, faculty, instructors, staff and other […]
York University is fully accountable to Ontarians and to students, staff and faculty. We are committed to good governance, fiscal responsibility and transparency. In the spirit of making our operations as transparent and accessible as possible, York University provides a significant amount of information on its operation through statutory reports and through its website. If […]
La version française suit la version anglaise. After careful consideration, given the ongoing public health concerns resulting from COVID-19 and the restrictions on public gatherings, York University, Ryerson University, Seneca College, and the University of Toronto, have made the difficult decision not to hold in-person fall convocation ceremonies. Although each institution will have a unique […]
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Welcome to the 2024-2025 academic year! Whether you are a new or returning student, faculty member, course instructor or staff member, I am thrilled that you are here at York — a dynamic, vibrant University community that spans from our local campuses in Keele, Glendon, and Markham to our global campuses in India and Costa […]
York University's mission is to provide a broad demographic of students access to a high-quality, research- intensive university experience committed to the public good. We believe the success of that mission rests on four pillars: access, excellence, connectedness and impact. 4 Pillars Access At York, we don’t believe that eligible students should be left behind. […]
Professor Carl E. James was appointed senior advisor on equity and representation to the University, as part of the Division of Equity, People and Culture. In this newly created role, he will support the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion throughout the University. Professor Robert Myers, from the Department of Philosophy, has been honoured with a […]