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Faculty, Staff, Students: Conduct and Responsibilities

Disruptive and/or Harassing Behaviour in Academic Situations, Senate Policy on

Policy Senate affirms that no individual or group of individuals shall cause by action, threat or otherwise, a disturbance that obstructs any academic activity organized by the university or its units. York is committed to policies that support the teaching and learning of controversial subject matter. Students and instructors are, however, expected to maintain a […]

Conflicts of Interest for Faculty and Librarians (Policy and Guidelines)

Description: This conflict of interest policy, set of accompanying guidelines and procedure on disclosure, which incorporate many of the elements of the conflict of interest portions of the December 7, 1999 Draft Policy on Conflicts of Interest and Commitment, now stand as the Policy, Guidelines and Procedure on Conflict of Interest with respect to faculty members and […]

Research Involving Human Participants, Senate Policy on

1. Preamble 1.1 This policy intends to cultivate an environment in which the conduct of Research involving Human Participants, performed by faculty, staff or students of or in affiliation with York University, follows the highest ethical standards. 1.2 It seeks to promote an awareness and understanding of how the Core Ethical Principles of Respect for […]

Procurement Code of Ethics

Description: The York University Procurement Code of Ethics is integral to the University Procurement of Goods and Services Policy and the University’s practices are guided by this Code of Ethics. See associated documents: Procurement of Goods and Services Policy and Procedure. Code of Ethics York University aspires to high ethical, legal, environmental, managerial and professional standards […]

Copyright and Fair Dealing Guidelines

Introduction These guidelines provide guidance on copying of published works in print or electronic format without specific permission of the copyright owner, known as “fair dealing.” These guidelines cover: I. copying by faculty, staff and students; and II. copying in the context of libraries: a. copies for interlibrary loans; b. reprographic copies for library reserves; […]

Academic Sanctions for Outstanding Debts to the University

Policy Students who have debts to the University and are not in good standing with respect to those debts shall have grade reports and conferral of degrees withheld. In such cases there will be a mechanism available to students which will allow them to question the accuracy of the debt and to make reasonable arrangements […]

Declaring a Conflict of Interest in the Procurement of Goods and Services

Description: Outlines the responsibility of University employees who have the authority to procure goods and services to make appropriate disclosure should a conflict of interest arise and also sets out the disclosure process to be followed. Issued pursuant to the University Policy and Procedure on Procurement of Goods and Services. Guideline The University shall not […]

Guidelines and Procedures for Use of Electronic Mail (E-mail)

Description: Pursuant to Policy on Computing and Information Technology Facilities Purpose Electronic mail (e-mail) resources are provided to students, faculty, staff and other authorized individuals for their use in the support of the learning, teaching and research mission of the University and the administrative activities that underpin this mission. These guidelines and procedures regarding access, […]

Employees Paid from Research Funds

Description: Employee of faculty member compared to employee of the University. Policy Unless specifically agreed by the University, persons hired under research grants and contracts awarded to York University faculty members, are and shall be the employees of the faculty member, and not the employees of the University. The faculty member is responsible for the […]