Preamble York University is a secular institution, committed to sustaining an inclusive, equitable community in which all members are treated with respect and dignity. The University provides reasonable and appropriate accommodation for students whose religion requires them to be absent from the University for observance of recognized religious days of significance. All students are expected […]
1. Purpose These guidelines and procedures are intended to assist students, faculty and staff in implementing the Senate Policy on Academic Accommodation for Students with Disabilities. They provide guidance on the process to be undertaken to ensure that students with disabilities receive reasonable accommodation necessary to participate in and complete academic activity. The guidelines are […]
1. PURPOSE 1.1 To support the information security and privacy goals of the University, it is important to ensure effective and appropriate measures and controls are utilized in the handling and processing of institutional information and data. This procedure establishes the framework for classification of information based on its level of sensitivity, value and criticality […]
Procedures adopted pursuant to York University’s Policy on Sustainability. 1. Preamble Water is a critical resource for all life on earth. Humans need it for drinking and sanitation, our environment depends on it for survival, and our economy relies on it for manufacturing, processing and transportation. Yet, water resources are under pressure from our changing […]
Description: Describes the requirements and detailed procedures for York University departments, offices and units accepting payment card transactions to be compliant with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Definitions Acquirer: A financial services company that fulfills the dual role of providing merchant banking and card transaction processing services. AOC: An Attestation of […]
Description: Has associated policy. Guidelines Funding Research and Teaching Chairs, Professorships and Distinguished Fellowships may be funded through: an endowment fixed term funding from external sources a combination of sources including eligible internal funds. Funding for incumbents shall be commensurate with explicit academic goals and objectives, and shall be sufficient to cover 100 per cent […]
1. Politique du Sénat sur l’honnêteté intellectuelle La politique sur l’honnêteté intellectuelle rend explicite à l’ensemble de la communauté universitaire l’obligation à laquelle elle est tenue de maintenir les critères les plus élevés en matière d’honnêteté dans le contexte des études et du travail intellectuel. Parce que l’honnêteté et la responsabilité intellectuelles sont essentielles à […]
Description: Specifies the requirement for authority for engaging in eCommerce and the responsibilities and administrative processes related to eCommerce applications on York University web sites. Background The Internet has changed the way business is conducted between the University and its customers. Because of the complications and obligations which arise doing business on the Internet, the University must authorize […]
General Course Description Standards: Descriptions Course descriptions should be concise summaries of the general purpose and learning outcomes of the course. Descriptions must include information about pre-requisites, co-requisites, historical course Maintenance and Annual Review It is the responsibility of the unit offering a course to maintain the accuracy of its course descriptions. Changes to course […]
Policy Statement York University’s computing and information technology facilities are made available to students in support of their academic objectives and requirements; to faculty in support of their teaching, research and administrative activities; to staff in support of their assigned responsibilities; and to other authorized users. Such facilities may include computers and associated peripherals, the […]
