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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Selection of Contractors and Awarding of Construction, Renovation and Alterations Contracts

Description: Indicates factors which should be considered when selecting contractors for the University. Policy The selection of contractors and the awarding of Construction, Renovation, and Alterations Contracts shall be made such that all goods and services are purchased at the best price, considering availability, quality of supplies and material, and service. The Vice-President (Finance and […]

Surplus Asset Disposal (Policy)

1. Purpose This Policy authorizes the University to dispose of non-real estate assets which are declared surplus. It has an associated Procedure outlining the steps to dispose of the asset emphasizing cost-recovery and waste reduction. 2. Scope and Application This Policy applies to all University assets except for real estate or other interests in land. 3. Definitions […]

Outdoor Banners on Campus

Description: Specifies parameters for the proposal, design, approval, procurement, installation, maintenance and removal of outdoor banners on the Keele and Glendon campuses. 1. Policy The University will install banners at designated outdoor locations on the Keele and Glendon campuses in support of and as signifiers of high profile events, celebrations and special occasions as defined […]