Policy It is the policy of Senate to refrain from the use of gendered language in its official documents. Gendered language shall be removed from documents as they are updated from time to time. (Senate referred the guiding motion to the President with a view to the implementation of gender-free language in all University documents, in an approach parallel to […]
Description: Customer Service Guideline: Accessibility at York University (Assistive Devices, Support Persons and Support Animals). Has associated policy. Customer Service York University is committed to providing goods and services in a manner that respects the dignity and independence of persons with disabilities. York University will use reasonable efforts to ensure that the provision of goods and services […]
Preamble Employment Equity in the York University Context York University is committed to equity in employment. This commitment reflects both the principles that guided the establishment of the University and the strategies that we have adopted to achieve them. As described in the York University Act of 1965, the University's mission includes "the advancement of […]
Description: Procedure to deal with acts of non-academic fraud that occur at the University by employees, agents, contractors and volunteers. Also sets out reporting process and articulates the University’s commitment to protect employees who disclose concerns about unethical conduct and fraudulent behaviour that they observe or encounter in the context of University activities. Has associated policy. […]
1. Purpose 1.1 York University recognizes the importance of protecting the institution, its operations, employees, assets, and reputation from fraudulent activity. 1.2. The purpose of this policy is to set expectations of behaviour from community members, uphold the University’s commitment toward responding to acts of non-academic fraud and protecting community members from potential reprisals associated […]
Description: Applies goals established by Employment Equity Plan; Deals with "designated groups". Policy The University intends to take affirmative action to achieve and maintain the goals established by the Employment Equity Plan developed pursuant to the Federal Contractors Program or such other plans as the University may establish from time to time. The affirmative action […]
Description: Statement of Commitment: Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities. Has associated guideline. Statement of Commitment: York University’s Mission Statement commits the institution to accessibility and social justice. In advancement of the mission, the university aims to be an environment which respects the dignity and worth of all persons. In recognition of their abilities and contributions to […]
Description: Guideline for employees’ acceptance of gifts or hospitality from current or potential University suppliers. General Employees in certain positions have the ability to influence procurement and contractual decisions. Persons in these positions have a particular responsibility to avoid situations that will constitute a conflict of interest, or have the appearance of a conflict of […]
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 […]
Description: Has associated policy. Procedure Persons with disabilities who are experiencing difficulties accessing facilities may bring their concerns (in the case of students) to the Office for Persons with Disabilities or (in the case of employees) to the Department of Occupational Health and Safety. If the difficulty is such that accommodation of an individual is […]
