Trailblazing Program Has Expanded College Access, Support to Students from Underrepresented Communities Since the Civil Rights Era Colleges Highlight Anniversary with Campus CelebrationsRead the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/cuny-marks-60-years-of-impact-pioneering-seek-program-has-lifted-more-than-100-000-students-since-1966 ...Continue Reading

Trailblazing Program Has Expanded College Access, Support to Students from Underrepresented Communities Since the Civil Rights Era Colleges Highlight Anniversary with Campus CelebrationsRead the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/cuny-marks-60-years-of-impact-pioneering-seek-program-has-lifted-more-than-100-000-students-since-1966 ...Continue Reading

Good morning,  *_Enrollment:_* This chart below reflects our *Spring 2026* numbers as of* February 16, 2026.* In addition, I've attached the CUNY Dashboard Report, also dated *2-16-26*. This report compares our enrollment with the other CUNY colleges..*_Enrollment Target_* Our Enrollment Target was 6,091 students, we are at 6,376 students.We *_exceeded _*our target.*_Date to Date Comparison:_* February 16, 2026 6,376 February 16, 2025 5,964 We are *6.9%* higher in our enrollment ...Continue Reading

Dear Faculty and Staff, The nomination period for the 2026–2027 Student Government Association (SGA) elections is now open, and we ask for your support in encouraging student participation. Eligible students (second-semester freshmen and above) can run as Departmental Senators or Senators-At-Large. The SGA provides valuable opportunities for students to develop leadership skills, engage in campus governance, and help shape the student experience. Students must review the _Procedures and Regulations_& ...Continue Reading

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*Attention All,* IT is planning a two-hour maintenance window from 11:30pm, Saturday, February 14 to 1:30am, Sunday, February 15, 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 an ...Continue Reading

The student’s presentation focused on her research titled “Development and Adjustment of a Spectrophotometric Assay to Quantify Ammonia in Shallow Groundwater in Moldova.” Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/geology-students-reflection-on-geological-society-of-america-meeting ...Continue Reading

The student’s presentation focused on her research titled “Development and Adjustment of a Spectrophotometric Assay to Quantify Ammonia in Shallow Groundwater in Moldova.” Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/geology-students-reflection-on-geological-society-of-america-meeting ...Continue Reading

Congratulations to Dr. Anthony Sparacino of the Behavioral Sciences Department, who has been awarded an $8,484 grant from the Institute for Humane Studies (IHS) to support programming at York College.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/geology-students-reflection-on-geological-society-of-america-meeting ...Continue Reading

Congratulations to Dr. Anthony Sparacino of the Behavioral Sciences Department, who has been awarded an $8,484 grant from the Institute for Humane Studies (IHS) to support programming at York College.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/geology-students-reflection-on-geological-society-of-america-meeting ...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 2/13/2026*End Time*: 11:00 PM on 2/13/2026 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- ...Continue Reading

 Dear Campus Community,Join us for a Faculty Symposium.Three nursing faculty discuss their work on black women and health, past and present.*Date: *March 5*Time: *12:15 p.m.  -  1:45 p.m.*Location:* AC-2M04Boxed Lunch will be served. *Please RSVP* by March 2.*_Speakers_*Patricia M. Burke, Associate Professor and Interim Department Chair, NursingMargarett Alexandre, Associate Professor, Nursing*A Cure and a Calling: The Black Angels’ Legacy in Nursing*Stephanie Store, Associate Professor, Nu ...Continue Reading

*All the computers in your area are scheduled to be rebooted during the night starting at 10 PM, Thursday, February 12th.* 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, February 12th. 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

*All the computers in your area are scheduled to be rebooted during the night starting at 10 PM, Thursday, February 12th.* 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, February 12th. 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

Tax season doesn’t have to be stressful. Through *BeWell by CCA*, the CUNY Employee Assistance Program, you have access to tax season support, including free coaching, discounted filing, and a live webinar on recent tax law changes. *Your tax support options:*·         *Personal Money Coach (included with your EAP):* Free 30-minute one-on-one session to ask tax questions, get guidance, and plan next steps.·  &nbs ...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 ...Continue Reading

Congratulations to Dr. Anthony Sparacino of the Behavioral Sciences Department, who has been awarded an $8,484 grant from the Institute for Humane Studies (IHS) to support programming at York College.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/york-professor-receives-grant-to-enhance-student-knowledge ...Continue Reading

Congratulations to Dr. Anthony Sparacino of the Behavioral Sciences Department, who has been awarded an $8,484 grant from the Institute for Humane Studies (IHS) to support programming at York College.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/york-professor-receives-grant-to-enhance-student-knowledge ...Continue Reading

Dear Students, Faculty, Staff,York College was one of the first CUNY’s to provide all students, faculty, and staff with access to LinkedIn Learning (LiL)—Yay!  CUNY is now ready to expand LiL access to all CUNY campuses and this University-wide initiative *may require your action before **February** 18 and **will impact **how you** access the platform from February 20th on*.*Before February 18: Prevent Loss of your Learning  History*Link your current York College LinkedIn account to your persona ...Continue Reading

York HR is proud to present the Employee of the Month initiative continuing in Spring 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 on the ...Continue Reading

Managing Strong Emotions During Times of Immigration EnforcementCaring for Yourself and Your CommunityImmigration enforcement actions, such as ICE raids, can create waves of anxiety, fear, anger, and helplessness, not only for those directly affected, but also for friends, families, and communities who feel uncertain or unsafe. These feelings are real and valid. The following tips can help you care for your emotional well-being and support others during this difficult time.1. Acknowledge and Normalize Your FeelingsFear, ...Continue Reading

Dear York College Community, As part of a University-wide initiative to expand LinkedIn Learning access to all CUNY campuses, York College will be updating how users sign in to LinkedIn Learning. To support a consistent deployment across the University and avoid any interruption in service, York College will transition LinkedIn Learning authentication from Network ID/ York Account access to *CUNY Login Single Sign-On (SSO)*.*What is changing*LinkedIn Learning access will move from *Network ID/ York Account* a ...Continue Reading

Colleagues,Teaching Observation: we’re nearing that time in the semester.  /Do you have to be observed?  If you don’t have to be observed, can you request to be observed?  If your teaching is partially online and asynchronous: can you choose in what sub-modality to be observed?  What is the observation process about?/  /What exactly is the observer going to look at during the observation?... /Visit the linked _Teaching Observation - CTLET - York College (cuny. ...Continue Reading

Jamaica, NY — York College, CUNY will receive more than $2 million in federal appropriations, secured through the advocacy of Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05), as part of the recently passed Commerce-Justice-Science, Energy-Water, and Interior-Environment funding package. This major investment underscores a continued commitment to supporting higher education, STEM research, and workforce development in Queens.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/york-college-awarded-over-2m-in-federal-funding-thanks-t ...Continue Reading

 Dear Campus Community,Please join us for a Valentine’s Day celebration. Roses are red, chocolate is sweet…come grab a Valentine’s treat.February 1112 p.m. - 2 p.m.Atrium*THIS WEEK AT YORK* *Calendar*  Visit the online calendar for the latest updates.* * * Communications & Marketing*_Share Your Story__Graphic Request Form__Photo & Video Request Form_*_Email Us_*________   ...Continue Reading

 ***Senior Toast* Come enjoy and celebrate your accomplishments! Tuesday, March 3 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Main AtriumEvent Registration. *THIS WEEK AT YORK*   *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 Campus Community,The 36th Annual African American Read-In with Dr. Lindamichelle Baron is happening today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in room 3B04.Together let’s celebrate 100 years of black history. For more info, please email or call Dr. Phelps: jphelps@PROTECTED or 718.262.2285.*THIS WEEK AT YORK* *Calendar*  Visit the online calendar for the latest updates.* * * Communications & Marketing*_Share Your Story__Graphic Request Form__Photo & Video Request Form_*_Email ...Continue Reading

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Last reminder!  Don’t miss these opportunities! Best, GreetGreet Van Belle, PhD | Director, Center for Teaching, Learning and Educational Technologies (CTLET) | CUNY York College | 718-262 2810 | Find me in Teams as greet.vanbelle00*From: *Greet Van Belle <gvanbelle@PROTECTED>*Date: *Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:49 AM Colleagues, I have extended the registration deadline, hoping the low response so far is because you have been super busy these first 2 weeks. *Do not miss the teaching development opportunit ...Continue Reading

Dear Colleagues,    If you are interested in teaching a Writing Intensive (WI) course at York in the Summer/Fall of 2026, the Writing Intensive Advisory Committee (WIAC) invites your proposals by *February *9th, 2026.  We are currently reviewing proposals for:  ·       New ad hoc WI sections or courses for Summer/Fall 2026 ·       Continuing ad hoc WI sections or courses for Summer/Fall 2026 /Please note that the process for submitting p ...Continue Reading

Good morning,  *_Enrollment:_* This chart below reflects our *Spring 2026* numbers as of* February 6, 2026.* In addition, I've attached the CUNY Dashboard Report, also dated *2-6-26*. This report compares our enrollment with the other CUNY colleges..*_Enrollment Target_* Our Enrollment Target is 6,091 students, we are currently at 6,350 students.We *_exceeded _*our target.*_Date to Date Comparison:_* February 6, 2026 6,350 February 6, 2025 5,932 We are *7%* higher in our enrollme ...Continue Reading

The College Community                The FY 2026 year-end processes will soon be underway. Below are key purchasing deadlines and other important dates for your review. Please ensure that this information is shared with relevant individuals within your departments. Note that the dates outlined in this document reflect York College’s deadlines for both Tax Levy and Non-Tax Levy activities.Procurement: •      &nbs ...Continue Reading

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 ***Business Funding Workshop* This workshop is focused on an information session with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Thursday, February 19 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Room 3D01 Everyone is welcome.*****Business Workshop*** This workshop is focused on an information session with the Small Business Administration (SBA). Tuesday, February 24 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Room 2D01 Everyone is welcome.*THIS WEEK AT YORK*   *Calendar*   Visit the online calendar for the latest updates.* * *&nb ...Continue Reading

Colleagues, I have extended the registration deadline, hoping the low response so far is because you have been super busy these first 2 weeks. *Do not miss the teaching development opportunities listed in the email below!  They are /top/, to witness the below *snapshot of feedback from 83 York faculty who completed ACUE courses and earned the national Certificate: Colleagues, Thanks to a grant from TMCF (Thurgood Marshall College Foundation)  we can continue our partnership with the /Association of College an ...Continue Reading

Dear Colleagues,    If you are interested in teaching a Writing Intensive (WI) course at York in the Summer/Fall of 2026, the Writing Intensive Advisory Committee (WIAC) invites your proposals by *February *9th, 2026.  We are currently reviewing proposals for:  ·       New ad hoc WI sections or courses for Summer/Fall 2026 ·       Continuing ad hoc WI sections or courses for Summer/Fall 2026 /Please note that the process for su ...Continue Reading

*Affected Application*: WiFi Service*Service Impact*: WIFI Network *Impacted Locations*: Campus *Impacted Users*: All*Start Time*:  10:00 PM on 2/7/2026*End Time*:   11:00 PM on 2/7/2026 York College WiFi will be updated. If you are on campus, you may experience disruption in WiFi service during the maintenance window. After the maintenance, for any reason if you cannot connect to desired  WiFi network , "Forget" the WiFi network on your device and reconnect.    ...Continue Reading

The work of four faculty members in York’s English Department is highlighted in the latest issue of WSQ (Women’s Studies Quarterly). The issue, titled “Body Matters,” was co-edited by Professors Andie Silva and Shereen Inayatulla, and features written contributions from Professor Raquel Coy (Lecturer and Writing Across the Curriculum Coordinator) and Professor Tuka Al-Sahlani (Adjunct Lecturer and doctoral student/Digital Fellow at the CUNY Graduate Center).Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/engl ...Continue Reading

Dr. Dawn Roberts-Semple, associate professor in the Department of Earth and Physical Sciences, has been selected to receive a Sandi Cooper Award, for which she graciously mentions a team of participants in her community work.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/professor-roberts-semple-to-be-honored-with-special-award ...Continue Reading

Dear York College Community, Welcome to the spring semester! The Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Planning is pleased to share the following information with you: 2024 Report on the CUNY Undergraduate Student Experience Survey - Institutional Effectiveness & Strategic Planning - York College Dining Survey Fall 2025 - Institutional Effectiveness & Strategic Planning - York College February 13th from 2 to 3 p.m., *Let’s Talk Data: Student Experience Survey*: Register&nb ...Continue Reading

*York College Staffing Update 2/4/2026*/The below updates include December 2025 and January 2026/Separation*Employee Name**Title**Department**Contact**Email*Cheryma FlowersFinance AccountantBursarGeorgia Hanson_ghanson@PROTECTED_Jennifer ChinHE AssociateAcademic AdvisementKennybel Pena_kpena2@PROTECTED_Kemi WatsonParalegal/aHEOLegal OfficeRussell Platzek_rplatzek@PROTECTED_Linda HandDirectorCareer ServicesTimothy Paglione_tpaglione@PROTECTED_Kishore JagbeerElectricianB&GMario Acosta_macosta3@PROTECTED_Keith MarshallPrin ...Continue Reading

The Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC), in partnership with Deloitte, is hosting an upcoming webinar focused on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the higher education workforce and how institutions can prepare for these changes. *Webina*r: Future‑Ready Faculty and Staff: Higher Ed Workforce Strategy in the AI Era*Date:* February 17, 2026*Time:* 4:00 – 5:00 PM  This session will feature a panel of higher education leaders discussing practical strategies for workforce planning, recruitment, re ...Continue Reading

The New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS) invites you to participate in an upcoming NYCERS Lunch and Learn webinar scheduled for Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM.This opportunity is only for employees who are enrolled in Tier 4 (62/5, 55/25, 57/5) and Tier 6 (63/5) retirement plans. This session is designed to provide an overview of key pension information relevant to these tiers and to support informed retirement planning.Employees are encouraged to register in advance using the Zoom webinar link ...Continue Reading

Dr. Derrick Brazill, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, is supporting a new online forum titled celebrates faculty scholarship while inspiring student engagement.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/faculty-in-motion-provides-online-space-for-faculty-scholarship-at-york ...Continue Reading

Good morning, York College community, As of 8:00 AM today (2/4/26), the traffic signals on Guy R. Brewer Blvd., in front of the York College parking lot, are malfunctioning. NYC 311 has been notified, and additional Public Safety Officers are on location to assist with traffic flow and pedestrian safety. To help ease the morning rush, the 165th Street entrance has also been opened for parking lot access. Please allow extra travel time and use additional caution when driving or crossing in the area. Thank you for your c ...Continue Reading

Dear York College Community, Members of the Middle States Self-Study Steering Committee and Working Groups have been engaged in the _self-study process_ since Fall 2024. They have collected evidence and are diligently working to analyze the evidence through the lens of the MSCHE Standards.  This semester, in the spirit of inclusivity, transparency and collaboration that informs all of our self-study work, the MSCHE Self-Study Leadership group invites all members of the York College community to two o ...Continue Reading

Dear York College Community,CUNY takes all reports of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation seriously, including incidents involving sexual misconduct. As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to ensuring a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning and working environment, CUNY has recently implemented an enhanced case management and reporting system.  This updated reporting tool streamlines the way concerns are submitted and reviewed. It is designed to strengthen transparency, improve response coordinat ...Continue Reading

 Account transactions & plan informationHave questions about your TIAA retirement plan? Whether you want to manage your contributions, set beneficiaries, or navigate required minimum distributions, we’re here to help.Call 800-842-2252, weekdays from 8 a.m.–10 p.m. (ET)  Brokerage account supportOur brokerage consultants can assist with placing orders and answering general questions about your brokerage account.Call 800-842-2252, weekdays from 8 a.m.–7 p.m. (ET)  Financial planning & advi ...Continue Reading

*Dear York College Community,* We would like to take this opportunity to update the campus on IT activities over the past month. As we begin the year, Information Technology has continued to build on its productive momentum, delivering improvements across multiple operational areas while advancing several major technology initiatives that support the campus community. Our efforts remain focused on operational excellence, service reliability, and the continuous improvement of the user experience.*New Computer Distributio ...Continue Reading

Sending again in case this got lost in your mailbox: Colleagues, Thanks to a grant from TMCF (Thurgood Marshall College Foundation)  we can continue our partnership with the /Association of College and University Educators/(ACUE) and can offer *3 ACUE faculty development opportunities this Spring 2026*. Two of the courses count towards obtaining the only nationally recognized /Certification in Effective Teaching/. Successful completion of the /Teaching with AI Quick Study/ series yields an ACUE Microcred ...Continue Reading