Academic Policy and Planning Committee Under the terms of the York Act, the Board of Governors is responsible for the formal approval of academic units (specifically cited are “faculties, schools and institutes”). In an effort to provide assistance in the process leading to formal approval, APPC has undertaken to define certain key terms that refer […]
Description: Deals with the handling of monies by the Department of Occupational Health and Safety; accommodation of job applicants faced with disabilities; deals with long-term employees; has associated policy. A. DEFINITIONS AND EXPLANATIONS 1. Disability "Disability" or "handicap" refers to all disabilities protected in the Human Rights Code, R.S.O. 1990, Ch.H.19 and is defined in […]
1. A conflict of interest exists when there is a disjuncture between a governor’s personal interests, financial or otherwise, or a governor’s professional interests, and his or her fiduciary obligations to the University. A conflict of interest situation affects not only a governor but also all of his or her non-arm’s length relationships, including but […]
1. Authority and Approval Process 1.1 Schools are established by the Board of Governors on the recommendation of Senate. 1.2 Proposals to establish a school are reviewed according to the processes by which new academic initiatives are approved. 1.3 Specifically, proposals must be approved by Senate's Committee on Curriculum and Academic Standards and the Academic […]
Policy[1] Pursuant to its commitment to sustaining an inclusive, equitable community in which all members are treated with respect and dignity, and consistent with applicable accessibility legislation, York University shall make reasonable and appropriate accommodations in order to promote the ability of students with disabilities to fulfill the academic requirements of their programs. This policy […]
Description: Describes the need and authority to restrict and regulate the use of motor vehicles on campus walkways. Rationale To ensure that pedestrians walking on campus are able to do so safely, the following exterior areas of the Keele and Glendon Campuses shall be kept clear of moving and parked vehicles, wherever possible: Walkways and […]
The status of being "registered" in an academic session as a student at York University shall be achieved by meeting criteria determined by the University Registrar from time to time, and shall require that a student: satisfy the academic requirements for enrolment in a chosen programme, be enrolled in an academic programme for credit, and […]
