York College Professor is part of a Groundbreaking collaboration that has brought culturally sensitive grief assessment to Hindi-speaking communities.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/cuny-and-weill-cornell-researchers-validate-first-hindi-tool-to-diagnose-prolonged-grief-disorder ...Continue Reading

 CCA, the CUNY employee assistance program, is hosting two Zoom meetings this month to introduce employees and managers to how the program works and how to use it as an ongoing resource for employees and their families.     Employee Orientation will be on Tuesday, January 27, at 11 a.m. via Zoom.   Managers Orientation will be on Wednesday, January 28, at 12 p.m. via Zoom.  *Calendar*  Visit the online calendar for the latest updates.* * * Communications & Mar ...Continue Reading

The Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Planning will host a *Let’s Talk Data: Student Experience Survey Results*Date: February 13, 2026Time: 2:00 – 3:00Location: ZoomPlease Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mpWKb69kTdSD1PKupaBkygOutcomes for this Event:Interpret Key Findings Link Student Feedback to Institutional Priorities Evaluate Strengths and Areas for Improvement Apply Results to Action Planning and Continuous Improvement Participants engage in meaningful conversations that lead t ...Continue Reading

Youngsters at the York College Child and Family Center, Inc. received a special treat on Thursday (January 15) when New York State Governor Kathy Hochul visited to tour the center, engage with the children, and highlight her proposal for universal childcare.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/gov-hochul-visits-york-child-care-center-to-promote-universal-childcare-proposal ...Continue Reading

Good morning,  *_Enrollment:_* This chart below reflects our *Spring 2026* numbers as of* January 17, 2026.* In addition, I've attached the CUNY Dashboard Report, also dated *1-17-26*. This report compares our enrollment with the other CUNY colleges..*_Enrollment Target_* Our Enrollment Target is 6,091 students, we are currently at 5,073 students. We are *83.3%* towards meeting our target.*_Date to Date Comparison:_* January 17, 2026 5,073 January 17, 2025 3,556 We are *42.7 ...Continue Reading

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From: mailto: [CTLET Logo] RSVP for January 21, 10-11am Zoom on Brightspace Gradebook Workshop Brightspace Gradebook Bootcamp for Wednesday, January 21st – Fill out form. Join Our Brightspace Gradebook Bootcamp! Take the guesswork out of grading and feel confident using the Brightspace Gradebook. This hands‑on Bootcamp will guide faculty through setting up a clean, accurate, and easy‑to‑manage gradebook—whether you’re teaching online, hybrid, or in person. Learn how to organize assessments, apply weighting, troublesho ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: [CTLET Logo] RSVP for January 21, 2-3pm Zoom on Brightspace Gradebook Workshop Brightspace Gradebook Bootcamp for Wednesday, January 21st – Fill out form. Join Our Brightspace Gradebook Bootcamp! Take the guesswork out of grading and feel confident using the Brightspace Gradebook. This hands‑on Bootcamp will guide faculty through setting up a clean, accurate, and easy‑to‑manage gradebook—whether you’re teaching online, hybrid, or in person. Learn how to organize assessments, apply weighting, troubleshoot ...Continue Reading

Assistant Professor Billy Metallinos has published a new scholarly article in the field of aviation safety titled “Understanding How Collaborative Communication and Competence-Based Educational Training…”Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/aviation-professor-publishes-paper-in-prestigious-journal ...Continue Reading

Affected Application: Active Directory Servers Service Impact: VPN access to remote desktop Impacted Locations: Campus Impacted Users: All Start Time: 8:00 PM on 1/16/2026 End Time: 11:00 PM on 1/16/2026 All York College Active Directory servers will be upgraded with new windows patches for security. VPN access to the remote desktops may be interrupted during the upgrade temporarily but we do not anticipate any disruption to other services. Report any issues after the update directly to YConnect Self-Service Portal&nbs ...Continue Reading

Dear College Community, CUNY CIS (Computing and Information Services) updated the CUNY Login page on Thursday, January 15th. You'll notice a new, cleaner look when you log in to college applications. Here’s what’s improved:*Easier Username:* You no longer need to type "@login.cuny.edu" after your username. Just enter your regular username! *Works Better on All Devices:* The new page is designed to be easy to use on phones, tablets, and computers. *Fewer Login Problems:* The updated page helps p ...Continue Reading

Mondell Sealy is synonymous with dedication, creativity, and an unwavering passion for connecting York students with internships and career opportunities. In recognition of her outstanding contributions, she was recently named Employee of the Month for December 2025.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/mondell-sealy-honored-as-employee-of-the-month-for-december ...Continue Reading

***Affected Application*: Campus Firewall*Start Time*: 3:00 PM on 1/16/2026*End Time*:   5:00 PM on  1/16/2026 York College Campus Firewall OS will be upgraded. *All network resources* on Campus, such as *VPN access* to *remote desktop*, *York web page*, *Yconnect*, *Jabber*, *Remote phones*, etc. are expected to remain uninterrupted during the upgrade window . Also, all University wide applications like CUNYfirst, Brightspace, etc. will remain uninterrupted. I ...Continue Reading

*Attention All,* IT is planning a two-hour maintenance window from 11:30pm, Saturday, January 17 to 1:30am, Sunday, January 18, 2026, for windows update on servers.   During the maintenance window, VPN remote desktop access and services may be disrupted. Also, archived email messages will not be available during the maintenance. We do not expect any disruptions to any other services. After the maintenance all the above-mentioned services will be fully functional. If you experience any ...Continue Reading

 *Affected Application*: Active Directory Servers*Service Impact*: VPN access to remote desktop*Impacted Locations*: Campus*Impacted Users*: All*Start Time:* 8:00 PM on 1/16/2026*End Time*: 11:00 PM on 1/16/2026 All York College Active Directory servers will be upgraded with new windows patches for security. VPN access to the remote desktops may be interrupted during the upgrade temporarily but we do not anticipate any disruption to other services. Report any issues after the update directly to ...Continue Reading

*Affected Service:  *Linux Servers *Service Impact:  *Unavailable (CUNY Login Self-Service) and multiple applications may experience intermittent service disruption (see list below)  *    **Impacted Locations:   *All Campuses and Central Office*    * *    **Impacted Users: *All Users*          **Change Request: *CHG0035854*Start Time:  *7AM on 01/17/26 *End Time:   *7PM on 01/1 ...Continue Reading

***All the computers in your area are scheduled to be rebooted during the night starting at 10 PM, Thursday, January 15th.* To avoid lost data in documents you are currently maybe working on,   Please save all your documents and close all applications before leaving for the day on Thursday, January 15th. If you are working remotely, close all applications on your office computer. *And do not Shut Down your Computer*  *Why are we rebooting the computers in your area?* & ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: This invite is for Session3 only: 1:30-3:00 | AI Governance and Integrity Frameworks | For All Faculty and Staff You must have already received a separate invite for Session2. When? 1-20-2026 Where? In person AC-2D01 Session1 9:30am-10:45am | York College Leadership Council Briefing This briefing will provide university leadership with a strategic overview of AI in higher education, grounded in Microsoft’s responsible AI principles and current workforce trends. We’ll explore emerging technologies with ...Continue Reading

*Affected Application*: Verizon Wireless Network*Service Impact*: Network Outage *Impacted Locations*: All locations*Impacted Users*: All Users*Time Reported * 2:08PM on 01/14/26 As of this update, the outage *remains unresolved* and continues to impact * voice calls, text messaging, and mobile data* for many Verizon users. Some devices may still display *“SOS” or “Emergency Only”* mode. Verizon has confirmed the issue and reports that their engineers are actively working to restore full service ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: This invite is for Session2 only | 11:00AM to 12:30PM | For all Faculty and Staff You will receive a separate invite for Session3 Please join us for A Copilot Chat + Agents Demo and Training When? 1-20-2026 Where? In person AC-2D01 Session1 9:30am-10:45am | York College Leadership Council Briefing This briefing will provide university leadership with a strategic overview of AI in higher education, grounded in Microsoft’s responsible AI principles and current workforce trends. We’ll explore emerging tech ...Continue Reading

* All the computers in your area are scheduled to be rebooted during the night starting at 10 PM, Thursday, January 15th.* To avoid lost data in documents you are currently maybe working on,   Please save all your documents and close all applications before leaving for the day on Thursday, January 15th. If you are working remotely, close all applications on your office computer. *And do not Shut Down your Computer*  *Why are we rebooting the computers in your area?* &n ...Continue Reading

Twenty-three first- and second-year York students majoring in accounting attended the Future Accounting Leaders Summit, held at Deloitte University in Westlake, Texas, and hosted by Deloitte*.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/students-attend-deloitte-future-accounting-leaders-summit-in-texas ...Continue Reading

 The College Community, On Tuesday, January 13th, from 7am to 12pm, DASNY will shut down gas service to the ACore building for main valve repairs.  There will be no heat in this building at this time.  B & G Staff will be on campus. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Thank you. Mario AcostaChief Administrative Superintendent  /  /Eduardo Rios                              ...Continue Reading

Dear Faculty and Staff of York College,   The State of New York, Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG) requires all State employees (full- and part-time) to complete ethics training annually.  Employees must complete a "live" training once every other year, and may take an online "refresher" course during the intervening years.  For more information about the online course, and to determine if you are eligible to take the refresher course in ...Continue Reading

York College took part in a CUNY Inclusive and Adaptive Sports event on Friday hosted with our sister institution, Queens College, demonstrating the College’s ongoing commitment to equity, access, and student success.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/york-college-advances-university-wide-collaboration-through-cuny-inclusive-sports-initiative ...Continue Reading

 The College Community, On Tuesday, January 13th, from 7am to 12pm, DASNY will shut down gas service to the ACore building for main valve repairs.  There will be no heat in this building at this time.  B & G Staff will be on campus. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Thank you. Mario AcostaChief Administrative Superintendent  /  /Eduardo Rios                              ...Continue Reading

 Dear Colleagues,As of January 1, 2026, GHI-CBP members have transitioned to NYCE PPO. You should have received your new insurance cards in the mail during December.Whether or not you've received your card, please register for an account at nyceppo.com. During registration, you'll be asked for your member number—the member number from your previous EmblemHealth GHI-CBP card will work. This number typically begins with a letter such as "K."Once registered, you can access your Welcome Kit by navigating to C ...Continue Reading

Dear York Colleagues, *Please join - NYCERS’ Prospective Member Seminar** *The Top 10 Reasons to Join NYCERS presentation will be held on Thursday, *January 22nd, 2026*, from *12:00pm* to *1:00pm* via Zoom video conference.  *NYCERS' Prospective Member Seminar - Registration Link HERE*  Thank you York HR/ Benefits & Retirement   ...Continue Reading

Hello York Colleagues Spring is coming and it is not too late to join the *Workwell Make Your Movement Challenge* that starts today. Employee are welcome to join the NYC Workwell ‘Make Your Move Movement Challenge from Jan. 12 – 25 to get active and to have fun with other New York City employees.  Employees can join the challenge by registering https://count.it/workwellnyc. There are several ways to join and you can even join as a group. There is a chance to win a prize at the end of the 14-day ...Continue Reading

Good morning,  *_Enrollment:_* This chart below reflects our *Spring 2026* numbers as of* January 9, 2026.* In addition, I've attached the CUNY Dashboard Report, also dated *1-9-26*. This report compares our enrollment with the other CUNY colleges..*_Enrollment Target_* Our Enrollment Target is 6,091 students, we are currently at 4,244 students. We are *69.7%* towards meeting our target.*_Date to Date Comparison:_* January 9, 2026 4,244 January 9, 2025 3,151 We are *34.7%*&n ...Continue Reading

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Cheryl Morrison, interim director of Student Financial Services, hosted a Financial Aid Awareness Day last semester to help students better understand the process of applying for and receiving student loans and grants.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/financial-aid-day-combines-facts-and-fun-for-students ...Continue Reading

MakerSpace, the latest technological update in Teacher Education has made Room 1E05, one of the most exciting spaces in Teacher Education -- a place where creativity, technology, and hands-on learning come together. Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/teacher-eds-makerspace-where-future-teachers-and-young-learners-become-makers ...Continue Reading

*Affected Application*: Campus Firewall*Start Time*: 3:00 PM on 1/9/2026*End Time*:   5:00 PM on  1/9/2026 York College Campus Firewall OS will be upgraded. *All network resources* on Campus, such as *VPN access* to *remote desktop*, *York web page*, *Yconnect*, *Jabber*, *Remote phones*, etc. are expected to remain uninterrupted during the upgrade window . Also, all University wide applications like CUNYfirst, Brightspace, etc. will remain uninterrupted. If yo ...Continue Reading

  Dear Members of the York College Community, The York College Charter sets forth the rights and responsibilities of the York College Senate, and provides the primary avenue for all current members of the College Community to participate in, and have a voice in the decision-making process for the College.  The Charter can impact academics, finance, facilities, shared governance, and many other aspects of the College.  The Charter is a living document that should reflect the current state and needs of the ...Continue Reading

To: Faculty and Staff From: York College Auxiliary Enterprises Board  RE: 2025-2026 Auxiliary Enterprises Request for Proposals (RFP) Date: January 7, 2026 The York College Auxiliary Enterprises Corporation (AEC) provides funding for campus initiatives two times per year. As stated in the Auxiliary Enterprises By-laws, “all funds must be used to assist in developing, improving and increasing the programs, resources and facilities of York College to enable it to provide more extensive educational opportunities and ...Continue Reading

*Dear Faculty, Staff and Students,* If you are getting a new phone for the holidays, please make sure to *add your new phone to CUNY Login MFA and Microsoft MFA before returning your old one*. This will ensure uninterrupted access to your accounts. For detailed guidance, see: Tips on managing *CUNY Login MFA factors: **_https://cunyithelp.cuny.edu/csp?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0014156_* Backing up your phone’s *CUNY Login MFA accounts: **_https://cunyithelp.cuny.edu/csp?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0014114_* ...Continue Reading

In mid-December, the Africana Studies Center brought warmth, rhythm, and cultural pride to campus with its annual pre-Kwanzaa celebration, welcoming a vibrant cross-section of the college community. Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/kwanzaa-celebration-brings-seasonal-joy-to-campus ...Continue Reading

This semester, Dr. Dawn Roberts-Semple, an environmental science professor at York College, participated in a six-person panel discussion where she shared the ways she connects students to environmental science research and related career pathways.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/environmental-science-professor-shares-expertise-beyond-york ...Continue Reading

This semester, Dr. Dawn Roberts-Semple, an environmental science professor at York College, participated in a six-person panel discussion where she shared the ways she connects students to environmental science research and related career pathways.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/environmental-science-professor-shares-expertise-beyond-york ...Continue Reading

*Dear Faculty, Staff and Students,* If you are getting a new phone for the holidays, please make sure to *add your new phone to CUNY Login MFA and Microsoft MFA before returning your old one*. This will ensure uninterrupted access to your accounts. For detailed guidance, see: Tips on managing *CUNY Login MFA factors: **_https://cunyithelp.cuny.edu/csp?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0014156_* Backing up your phone’s *CUNY Login MFA accounts: **_https://cunyithelp.cuny.edu/csp?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0014114_* ...Continue Reading

*Dear Faculty, Staff and Students,* If you are getting a new phone for the holidays, please make sure to *add your new phone to CUNY Login MFA and Microsoft MFA before returning your old one*. This will ensure uninterrupted access to your accounts. For detailed guidance, see: Tips on managing *CUNY Login MFA factors: **_https://cunyithelp.cuny.edu/csp?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0014156_* Backing up your phone’s *CUNY Login MFA accounts: **_https://cunyithelp.cuny.edu/csp?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0014114_* ...Continue Reading

 Dear Campus Community, We’re excited to announce that the *Office of Communications and Marketing* has a streamlined system for submitting communication and marketing service requests. Please submit a request at: 1. https://www.york.cuny.edu/marketing. 2. Click on the appropriate form. 3. Fill out the required information and send. Once submitted, your request will be assigned, and a member of our communications team will follow up with you.*_Important:_* • Please submit your request *2–3 weeks in advance*&n ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: Episode4 in 3 Sessions—Winter 2026 (Jan 20) When? 1-20-2026 Where? In person AC-2D01 Session1 9:30am-10:45am | York College Leadership Council Briefing This briefing will provide university leadership with a strategic overview of AI in higher education, grounded in Microsoft’s responsible AI principles and current workforce trends. We’ll explore emerging technologies with institutional goals and highlight opportunities for enhancing productivity and business processes through AI-powered tools. Session2 ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: Please join us for A Copilot Chat + Agents Demo and Training Episode4 in 3 Sessions—Winter 2026 (Jan 20) When? 1-20-2026 Where? In person AC-2D01 Session1 9:30am-10:45am | York College Leadership Council Briefing This briefing will provide university leadership with a strategic overview of AI in higher education, grounded in Microsoft’s responsible AI principles and current workforce trends. We’ll explore emerging technologies with institutional goals and highlight opportunities for enhancing productivit ...Continue Reading

Dear Faculty and Staff of York College,   The State of New York, Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG) requires all State employees (full- and part-time) to complete ethics training annually.  Employees must complete a "live" training once every other year, and may take an online "refresher" course during the intervening years.  For more information about the online course, and to determine if you are eligible to take the refresher course in ...Continue Reading

​ Dear York College Community, As we begin the new year, I want to take a moment to reflect on what was a highly productive and impactful 2025 for Information Technology at York College. Over the past year, York IT delivered significant improvements that supported our students, faculty, and staff—while maintaining uninterrupted operations and navigating major University-wide initiatives.  From infrastructure modernization and cybersecurity enhancements to AI innovation, system upgrades, and student service improvem ...Continue Reading

Kudos to Physician Assistant (PA) professor and York alumna Jeanetta Yuan, who recently completed a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from Liberty University, following her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Stony Brook University, with a focus on curriculum and instruction.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/york-alumna-and-professor-completes-phd-program-in-pa-studies ...Continue Reading

The Department of Accounting and Finance recently welcomed Nadia Matthie, partner at Withum, one of the nation’s top 20 accounting firms, along with Jesse Shearer, Withum’s campus recruiter, for a day of professional development and networking with York College students.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/withum-partners-engage-york-students-in-professional-development-clinic ...Continue Reading

The College Community, I am pleased to share some changes to the Office of Planning and Budget: Alan Wong has been promoted to Associate Director of Budget. Alan brings many years of valuable CUNY experience, and his deep institutional knowledge will undoubtedly help streamline and enhance the operations of the Budget Office. In his new role, Alan will play a vital part in the development, implementation, and oversight of financial and budgetary processes across the College. His responsibilities include monitoring budge ...Continue Reading