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Sustainability Policy

Sustainability Policy

Preamble As an institution of higher learning, York University has a responsibility to act on global challenges facing humanity, including ecological degradation, climate change and growing socio-economic inequality. York University is well positioned to lead by providing opportunities for its local and global communities to contribute to efforts advancing sustainability in institutional operations, teaching, and […]

Vehicle Idling on Campus

Vehicle Idling on Campus

Description: Establishes idling restrictions for motor vehicles on University Roadways and other areas of its premises, in accordance with City of Toronto By-laws.  Reference By-law No. 673-1998. Background To advance the University's commitment to sustainability, this Guideline has been established in accordance with the City of Toronto By-law to discourage the unnecessary idling of cars, trucks and buses on York […]

Businesses and Programs Operating on York University Premises (Guidelines)

Businesses and Programs Operating on York University Premises (Guidelines)

Description: Provides the framework and terms under which faculty, staff and students may operate a Business or Program on York University premises. Has an associated procedure. I. Definitions "Business or Program"  means an undertaking outside the scope of one's employment or study at York University. A Business or Program includes, but is not limited to commercial […]

Access Control

Access Control

Description: Describes the need and authority to control and manage access to University buildings and interior spaces, teaching and research facilities, offices, and other rooms. To provide a safe and secure environment for the University and to minimize the potential for theft or damage to property, there shall be a sustainable University-wide access control program […]

Outdoor Banners on Campus

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 […]

Pets on Campus

Pets on Campus

Description: Originated in memorandum from Vice-President (Finance and Administration) on June 1, 1994 Code of Conduct Pets on Campus Not all members of our community feel comfortable in the presence of animals and in addition, the health of some members of the community is compromised by the presence at large of certain animals. Animals required […]

Physical Accessibility of University Facilities (Procedure)

Physical Accessibility of University Facilities (Procedure)

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 […]

Physical Accessibility of University Facilities (Policy)

Physical Accessibility of University Facilities (Policy)

Description: Has associated procedure Policy York University is committed to working towards ensuring that its facilities are as accessible as possible to persons with disabilities. To that end, the University will create a process by which persons with disabilities may make known the difficulties they are experiencing in gaining access to and use of existing […]