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

*Enrollment & Retention Management Update - January 2026**1/3/2026** *Happy New Year!!!Welcome back to the college community and we are off to a great start in 2026!!!   Dear Campus Community,   Please find attached the Enrollment & Retention Management Update for *January 2026. *In addition to reporting enrollment targets, we are also providing a list of important dates and recruitment activities. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need more information.  *_Enrollment:_ ...Continue Reading

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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 improveme ...Continue Reading

York College, part of the City University of New York (CUNY), proudly announces that it has been granted initial accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). This recognition was conferred by the Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Board of Commissioners, marking a significant milestone in York College’s commitment to academic excellence and continuous improvement.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/york-college-achieves-initial-accreditation-from-acbsp ...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

*Understanding "Tax Parking" on Your Earnings Statement*You may have noticed a new line item called "Tax Parking" under the earnings section of your paystub. Here's what this represents:CUNY pays an administrative fee to EdenRed to provide the commuter card benefit program. According to IRS regulations, this employer-paid administrative fee is considered a taxable fringe benefit that must be reported as part of your taxable income.*Important clarifications:*You are *not receiving this amount as cash ...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

Good morning,  *_Enrollment:_* This chart below reflects our *Spring 2026* numbers as of* December 26, 2025.* In addition, I've attached the CUNY Dashboard Report, also dated *12-26-25*. This report compares our enrollment with the other CUNY colleges..*_Enrollment Target_* Our Enrollment Target is 6,091 students, we are currently at 3,518 students. We are *58%* towards meeting our target.*_Date to Date Comparison:_* December 26, 2025 3,518 December 26, 2024 2,708 We are *30 ...Continue Reading

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The Campus Community, The National weather service has forecasted any where from 2 - 8 inches of snow beginning late Friday into Saturday, out of an abundance of caution and in order to allow our facilities team time to remove the snow, the college campus will be on close Saturday December 27th and Sunday December 28th. Only essential personnel will be allowed on campus and will be required to report including Facilities personnel, Laborers, Central Plant Operations and Public Safety.  All scheduled campus ev ...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

The Department of Education at York College, CUNY is hosting an accreditation visit by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) from April 15th , 2026, to April 17th , 2026 . Interested parties are invited to submit third-party comments to the evaluation team. Please note that comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of professional education programs offered, and should specify the party’s relationship to the provider (i.e., graduate, present or former faculty m ...Continue Reading

Good morning,  *_Enrollment:_* This chart below reflects our *Spring 2026* numbers as of* December 21, 2025.* In addition, I've attached the CUNY Dashboard Report, also dated *12-21-25*. This report compares our enrollment with the other CUNY colleges..*_Enrollment Target_* Our Enrollment Target is 6,091 students, we are currently at 3,347 students. We are *55%* towards meeting our target.*_Date to Date Comparison:_* December 20, 2025 3,354 December 20, 2024 2,623 We are *27 ...Continue Reading

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 Happy Holidays!Wishing you a joyous season!https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4IXuKwr6x1I  *Calendar*  Visit the online calendar for the latest updates.* * * Communications & Marketing*_Share Your Story__Submit an Event__Graphic Request Form__Photo & Video Request Form_*_Email Us_*________   ...Continue Reading

  Dear Colleagues,  We would like to let you know that the pilot semester of the York College Global project has ended on a high note - with the college-wide colloquium where the student-participants presented results of their research.   A highly motivated team of students and faculty representing such disciplines as nursing, psychology, biology, and social work conducted an in-depth analysis of Haitian and Italian migrations, yielding important insights, discoveries, and epiphanies.  This Off ...Continue Reading

York HR is proud to present the Employee of the Month initiative commencing in Academic Year 2026. Each month, York College will acknowledge an exceptional York employee for the work they do to further the mission and goals of the campus.The York Community with have the opportunity to nominate their peers and colleagues for this prestigious honor. Each semester, York HR will send a communication to the campus soliciting nominations for the Employee of the Month. Employees should complete a detailed nomination form based ...Continue Reading

*Affected Service/ Application*: VoIP  *Service Impact:*  All Jabber, softphones  and remote phones*Impacted Locations:* Onsite phones, off site softphones and remote desktop phones*Impacted Users:*  On campus and remote*Start Time:* 10:00pm on 12/18/25*End Time:*   11:30pm on 12/18/25 York IT will be performing a network maintenance on the VoIP system starting Thursday, December 18 from 10:00 PM. There is no anticipated service disruption as a result ...Continue Reading

*All the computers in your area are scheduled to be rebooted during the night starting at 10 PM, Thursday, December 18th.* 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, December 18th. 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

Twenty-three first- and second-year York students majoring in accounting attended the U.S. Future Accounting Leaders' Summit, held at Deloitte University in Westlake, Texas, and sponsored by Deloitte.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2025/accounting-students-learn-from-professionals-at-deloitte-summit-in-texas ...Continue Reading

*All the computers in your area are scheduled to be rebooted during the night starting at 10 PM, Thursday, December 18th.* 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, December 18th. 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

 November 2025 – Grace-Ann PrescodOn behalf of the Employee of the Month Committee, it is my pleasure to announce that Grace-Ann Prescod has been selected as the November 2025 Employee of the Month! Grace has been working at York College for 17 years.  She is currently serving as the Student Life International Student Manager. Highlights from her nomination from Nicholas Jones include:Ms. Prescod consistently performs at an exceptional level, demonstrating initiative and accountability in every aspect of her w ...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 Colleg ...Continue Reading

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  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 2025, please go t ...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

*/Please note Correct Public Safety Number is 718-262-2222/*  Dear Campus Community,We are all deeply saddened by the recent senseless acts of antisemitic hate and the tragic mass shootings that claimed innocent lives in Australia and among students at Brown University.Please know that our Public Safety team remains vigilant in safeguarding every member of our college community. I have been briefed that patrols have been increased, access and entry points are being closely monitored, and all operations are und ...Continue Reading

* **/Please note Correct Public Safety Number is 718-262-2222/*  Dear Campus Community,We are all deeply saddened by the recent senseless acts of antisemitic hate and the tragic mass shootings that claimed innocent lives in Australia and among students at Brown University.Please know that our Public Safety team remains vigilant in safeguarding every member of our college community. I have been briefed that patrols have been increased, access and entry points are being closely monitored, and all operations ...Continue Reading

Dear Campus Community,We are all deeply saddened by the recent senseless acts of antisemitic hate and the tragic mass shootings that claimed innocent lives in Australia and among students at Brown University.Please know that our Public Safety team remains vigilant in safeguarding every member of our college community. I have been briefed that patrols have been increased, access and entry points are being closely monitored, and all operations are under heightened vigilance. Any suspicious activity on campus will be addre ...Continue Reading

Dear Campus Community,Recent reports of violent acts and the active shooter incident at Brown University are deeply concerning and extremely troubling for college communities everywhere. Events like these are taken very seriously at York College, and I want to share the steps we have taken, the measures currently in place, and how we will continue to protect our campus.York College Public Safety remains vigilant in safeguarding every member of our community. We continue to work closely with our law enforcement partners, ...Continue Reading

**Dear Campus Community,We are all deeply saddened by the recent senseless acts of antisemitic hate and the tragic mass shootings that claimed innocent lives in Australia and among students at Brown University.Please know that our Public Safety team remains vigilant in safeguarding every member of our college community. I have been briefed that patrols have been increased, access and entry points are being closely monitored, and all operations are under heightened vigilance. Any suspicious activity on campus will be add ...Continue Reading

Good morning,  *_Enrollment:_* This chart below reflects our *Spring 2026* numbers as of* December 12 2025.* In addition, I've attached the CUNY Dashboard Report, also dated *12-12-25*. This report compares our enrollment with the other CUNY colleges.  *_Enrollment and Retention Reminders:_**Readmission Fee - *the college is waiving the $20 readmission fee for Spring 2026 to remove that financial barrier for students who wish to return.*__**_Admissions Funnel_* The admi ...Continue Reading

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It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dr. James Timothy Como, professor of Speech, Rhetoric, and Public Communication at York College, CUNY, for nearly 50 years.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2025/the-passing-of-a-beloved-professor-who-defined-an-era-at-our-institution ...Continue Reading

Everyone at York College seems to know Regina Misir -- some by name, others by face -- but together they reveal a remarkable teacher, mentor, and human being.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2025/york-alumna-and-adjunct-lecturer-honored-for-excellence-and-mentorship ...Continue Reading

*Attention All,* IT is planning a two-hour maintenance window from 11:30pm, Saturday, December 13 to 1:30am, Sunday, December 14, 2025, 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 exp ...Continue Reading

*Attention All,* IT is planning a two-hour maintenance window from 11:30pm, Saturday, December 13 to 1:30am, Sunday, December 14, 2025, 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 exp ...Continue Reading

 Dear Faculty and Staff, Come celebrate the This or That Edition of York College’s faculty and staff Holiday Party. There will be food, dance, fun and games.Please RSVP: https://www.york.cuny.edu/events/2025/faculty-staff-holiday-party*Date:* Thursday, December 18*Time:* 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.*Location:* Room 2D01  *Calendar*  Visit the online calendar for the latest updates.* * * Communications & Marketing*_Share Your Story__Submit an Event__Graphic Request ...Continue Reading

  Dear Faculty and Staff, The President’s Office invites you to a faculty and staff Gift Grab.Sprinkle some holiday joy across campus! Connect with a colleague! *Strengthen our community!**Gift ideas:* small, fun, inexpensive, decorative trinkets, knick-knacks for the office. Gifts must be no more than $10.*_DROP-OFF_*Until December 15 *Location:* President’s office*_PICK-UP_**Date:* December 16*Time:* 1 p.m.*Location:* President’s OfficeParticipants may pick one gift fr ...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

*Affected Application*: Active Directory Servers*Service Impact*: VPN access to remote desktop*Impacted Locations*: Campus*Impacted Users*: All*Start Time:* 8:00 PM on 12/12/2025*End Time*: 11:00 PM on 12/12/2025 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

The City University of New York (CUNY), following in the mold of New York’s political bible, "City and State," has released its second annual "50 Under 50" list featuring CUNY alumni.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/alumni-make-the-cut-on-cunys-50-under-50-annual-list ...Continue Reading

Thanksgiving 2025 at York College was a warmly received opportunity for the campus community to come together and “break bread” two days ahead of the official holiday with family and friends.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/alumni-make-the-cut-on-cunys-50-under-50-annual-list/yorks-thanksgiving-feast-a-heartwarming-celebration-of-community-and-gratitude ...Continue Reading

*****All the computers in your area are scheduled to be rebooted during the night starting at 10 PM, Thursday, December 11th.* 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, December 11th. 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