We are honored to announce that Dr. Margaret Elaine McCollins Flake, a great influence and inspiration figure, will be the keynote speaker for the 55th Commencement Exercises of York College/CUNY.https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2025/dr-margaret-elaine-mccollins-flake-to-deliver-keynote-address-at-55th-commencement ...Continue Reading

 *Student Affairs and Enrollment Management May Report*  May 15, 2025 Congratulations on completing the Spring semester! This has been a busy few months and I hope we've all been able to check off most of the items on our (very long) to-do lists. We are grateful for President Schrader's support and encouragement of the Division’s enrollment efforts for the upcoming Summer and Fall semesters. Our progress reflects the hard work of York's staff and faculty, who meet weekly to ensure that we are do ...Continue Reading

York College proudly welcomed NYC Kids RISE and Executive Director Debra-Ellen Glickstein for an inspiring and impactful workshop with NYCHA Resident Association leaders from Queens South. https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2025/york-college-hosts-nyc-kids-rise-to-empower-queens-families ...Continue Reading

Dear York College Community, As you know, the college has been engaged in a process of reviewing and refreshing our statements of our Mission, Vision, and Values during the Spring 2025 semester. Many of you have participated in this process, and shared valuable suggestions about how we can best express the core goals and principles of the institution. At this stage, we'd like to share the latest versions of these statements, and ask for your feedback about how well you think they reflect your understanding of who a ...Continue Reading

Good morning,  We are almost a year away from the 60th anniversary (October 24, 1966) of the CUNY vote to create a fifth senior college, designated as Alpha College.  York was the first senior college founded under the newly formed CUNY system. York’s storied history includes thousands of people who made their way to our doors as students, faculty, staff, students and community members at the Oakland Jewish Center (1st location, 1967)in Bayside Queens, to Queensborough Community College(2nd location, 1971), to ...Continue Reading

Good Morning, Please be advised that the May 20, 2025, Comprehensive Ethics Training Course, scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m., is being rescheduled to 2-4 p.m. in order to allow those who wish to attend the "YEmmy" Faculty Awards, scheduled at 4 p.m. today.  You may still register to attend this ethics training here:_https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WYisTYSuSFuFik3juh5xkA_ If you are unable to attend the training during the rescheduled time, there will be additional trainings scheduled in June and thro ...Continue Reading

Dear Colleagues, Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, and all faculty and staff at York College are expected to complete annual training to keep our systems and data secure. Please complete this year’s *Cybersecurity Awareness Training for Employees* by *Friday, May 30*. The online course takes *about 40 minutes* and helps you identify and respond to cyber threats. To complete the training: Log in using your CUNY credentials at _https://bbhosted.cuny.edu/ultra/organizations/_2409484_1/cl/outline_ Click ...Continue Reading

 *York College – Global*  The Office of Academic Affairs would like to announce the launch of *York College - Global*, an initiative to support faculty and student scholarship with the following goals: 1.      Capitalize on the *diverse backgrounds and global interests* of York College students and faculty.2.      Support *systematic integration of international dimensions to the curriculum *to address York College’s mission of transforming students i ...Continue Reading

Dear Faculty and Staff, Due to a possible security breach in the CUNYfirst system, CUNY central administration is advising all faculty and staff to reset their CUNYfirst password as a precautionary measure. Your cooperation in updating your password will help maintain the security of our systems. We appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and your commitment to safeguarding institutional data.To reset your password, please visit the following link: _Change My CUNY Login Password_ Thank you for your diligence an ...Continue Reading

As part of the University-wide Network Modernization Project (NMP), York IT will be upgrading the switching infrastructure to enhance network performance and reliability. In this phase of NMP, we will upgrade the data center core  and access switches, which requires scheduled maintenance on the following dates:  *Scheduled Cutovers:**Friday, May 30th        5:00 PM – midnight * *Saturday, May 31st    9:00 AM – 5:00 ...Continue Reading

 DASNY President and CEO Robert J. Rodriguez and York College President Dr. Claudia V. Schrader toured York College in Queens this week to review multiple ongoing infrastructure projects designed to enhance the student experience and modernize campus facilities. https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2025/dasny-president-robert-rodriguez-reviews-progress-on-york-college-infrastructure-projects ...Continue Reading

On a bright, joy-filled afternoon at York College, something extraordinary happened -- and I had the distinct honor of planning and organizing it. The Federal Work Study (FWS) Appreciation Day wasn't just another event; it was a heartfelt tribute to the hard work, dedication, and spirit of our student employees who quietly keep our campus moving forward.https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2025/a-day-of-gratitude-york-college-celebrates-federal-work-study-students ...Continue Reading

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Attention All, IT is planning a two hour maintenance window from 11:30pm, Saturday May 17 to1:30am, Sunday, May 18, 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 experience any issues after th ...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 5/16/2024*End Time*: 10:00 PM on 5/16/2024 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 _YConn ...Continue Reading

Dear York College Community Please see attached for registration activity as of today. If you have questions about enrollment, please contact VP Karen Williams or Nicholas Jones, Executive Director of Enrollment Management. Thank youThe Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Planning ...Continue Reading

York College nursing students and faculty recently attended an all-day event sponsored by the College of Staten Island’s (CSI) Nursing Department, Center for Teaching and Learning, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society in Nursing (SIGMA) Mu Upsilon Chapter, and Transcultural Nursing Society Northeast Chapter. https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2025/york-nursing-students-faculty-hear-the-story-of-the-black-angels-nursing-heroes ...Continue Reading

*_REMINDER - FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS ARE DUE TODAY_* As a reminder, the annual Financial Disclosure Statement ("FDS") filing for calendar year 2024 must be filed by *TODAY, May 15, 2025*, by all employees in “policy-making” positions and by those non-exempt, non-academic employees who earn over the threshold amount (The filing threshold for financial disclosure will apply to anyone serving in a job title with an annual salary in excess of $115,252 (as of 4/1 ...Continue Reading

Dear Faculty, It's near the finals and course grade calculation time! If you have followed our recommended gradebook setup, sailing to the final course grades should be smooth. If you haven't set up the grade calculation in your course and you use weighted grading system, follow these 3 steps to let the Grade Book calculate the final course grades: 1.                  Run the *Setup Wizard* on the *Grades* page. 2.&n ...Continue Reading

Ngawang Tendrel Samdrup, a standout Information Systems Management major, has been named valedictorian of the York College Class of 2025.https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2025/york-valedictorian-credits-college-mentors-and-mom-for-success ...Continue Reading

At its 55th Commencement Exercises on May 28, York College will proudly honor F. Carlisle Towery, retired president of the Greater Jamaica Development Corporation (GJDC).https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2025/2025-presidential-medal ...Continue Reading

*****All the computers in your area are scheduled to be rebooted during the night starting at 10 PM, Thursday, May 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, May 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?* These regular compu ...Continue Reading

This spring, York College will celebrate a remarkable graduate: 75-year-old James Norwood Williams, who defied the odds, returned to school after retirement, and will proudly walk across the stage to receive his degree in art.https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2025/from-ged-to-graduation-at-75-james-norwood-williams-proves-its-never-too-late ...Continue Reading

Dear Users, We’re pleased to inform you that the earlier issue affecting York ADFS (Active Directory Federation Services) has been successfully resolved. Access to the following applications has been fully restored:Cardinal App LinkedIn Scholarship Portal Examsoft (Examplify) Qualtrics Simple Syllabus CircleIn App QLess We appreciate your patience and understanding while we worked with Microsoft to resolve the issue. If you continue to experience any problems accessing these services, please don’t hesitate to c ...Continue Reading

York College held its first-ever Interprofessional Education (IPE) Simulation on May 6, bringing together students and faculty from Nursing, Physician Assistant (PA), Social Work (SW), and Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) for a collaborative, team-based learning experience.https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2025/a-milestone-in-collaborative-learning-across-health-disciplines ...Continue Reading

York College held its first-ever Interprofessional Education (IPE) Simulation on May 6, bringing together students and faculty from Nursing, Physician Assistant (PA), Social Work (SW), and Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) for a collaborative, team-based learning experience.https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2025/a-milestone-in-collaborative-learning-across-health-disciplines ...Continue Reading

York’s Cardinals were front and center at the 2025 CUNY Neurodiversity Conference at the Borough of Manhattan Community College. Led by Charmaine Townsell, the students from the CUNY Coalition for Students with Disabilities (CCSD) delivered a powerful and deeply personal presentation, showcasing the leadership, insight, and advocacy of York students.https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2025/york-cardinals-shine-at-2025-cuny-neurodiversity-conference ...Continue Reading

York’s Cardinals were front and center at the 2025 CUNY Neurodiversity Conference at the Borough of Manhattan Community College. Led by Charmaine Townsell, the students from the CUNY Coalition for Students with Disabilities (CCSD) delivered a powerful and deeply personal presentation, showcasing the leadership, insight, and advocacy of York students.https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2025/york-cardinals-shine-at-2025-cuny-neurodiversity-conference ...Continue Reading

York’s Cardinals were front and center at the 2025 CUNY Neurodiversity Conference at the Borough of Manhattan Community College. Led by Charmaine Townsell, the students from the CUNY Coalition for Students with Disabilities (CCSD) delivered a powerful and deeply personal presentation, showcasing the leadership, insight, and advocacy of York students.https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2025/york-cardinals-shine-at-2025-cuny-neurodiversity-conference ...Continue Reading

*Dear Users*, We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our York ADFS (Active Directory Federation Services), which may affect access to several applications. The following services might be impacted: Cardinal App LinkedIn Scholarship Portal Examsoft (Examplify) Qualtrics Simple Syllabus CircleIn App QLESS Our IT team is actively working with Microsoft to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. We understand the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience during this time. We will ...Continue Reading

Dear York College Community,   As you know, the college has been engaged in a process of reviewing and refreshing our statements of our Mission, Vision, and Values during the Spring 2025 semester. Many of you have participated in this process, and shared valuable suggestions about how we can best express the core goals and principles of the institution. At this stage, we'd like to share the latest versions of these statements, and ask for your feedback about how well you think they reflect your understanding of wh ...Continue Reading

*All the computers in your area are scheduled to be rebooted during the night starting at 10 PM, Thursday, May 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, May 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?* These regular computer ...Continue Reading

President Claudia Schrader’s ongoing recognition of York College’s dedicated employees continues with the selection of Warren Rolling as April’s Employee of the Month.https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2025/warren-rolling-named-april-employee-of-the-month ...Continue Reading

*****All the computers in your area are scheduled to be rebooted during the night starting at 10 PM, Thursday, May 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, May 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?* These regular compu ...Continue Reading

 /Dear College Community,// //This email was scheduled to be sent out yesterday; but due to some technical issues it was not. I apologize for both the delay in dissemination and any confusion this may have caused.  My goal is to share my May Update, prior to Commencement. // /President’s Monthly UpdateApril 2025/ /Dear College Community, I appreciate your commitment to York College which is so evident in the many ways you contribute to the myriad of requests to participate, to attend, and t ...Continue Reading

Sabina Yagudaeva, this year's salutatorian, is graduating from York's BS/MS program in Occupational Therapy, a program known for its comprehensive curriculum and hands-on training. https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2025/class-of-25-salutatorian-praises-york-experience-as-she-graduates ...Continue Reading

Dear Colleagues, Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, and all faculty and staff at York College are expected to complete annual training to keep our systems and data secure. Please complete this year’s *Cybersecurity Awareness Training for Employees* by *Friday, May 30*. The online course takes *about 40 minutes* and helps you identify and respond to cyber threats. To complete the training: Log in using your CUNY credentials at _https://bbhosted.cuny.edu/ultra/organizations/_2409484_1/cl/outline_ Click ...Continue Reading

 *The YEmmy Awards*  Dear Campus Community, Join us on *May 20, 2025 at 4 p.m*. for the first of what will be our annual YEmmy Awards celebrating faculty. The YEmmy Awards, a new initiative, is designed to recognize the invaluable contributions of our faculty annually. The name ‘YEmmy’ combines ‘York’ and ‘eminent,’ symbolizing the outstanding commitment of our faculty to student success and learning. It also plays on the word ‘Emmys.’ These individuals show excellence in teaching, ser ...Continue Reading

Good day,   If you have received your items, please enter a receipt into CUNY BUY for your purchase orders so Accounts Payable can process payments.   Thanks, ...Continue Reading

Dear Colleagues, Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, and all faculty and staff at York College are expected to complete annual training to keep our systems and data secure. Please complete this year’s *Cybersecurity Awareness Training for Employees* by *Friday, May 30*. The online course takes *about 40 minutes* and helps you identify and respond to cyber threats.To complete the training: • Log in using your CUNY credentials at _https://bbhosted.cuny.edu/ultra/organizations/_2409458_1/cl/outline_ • Clic ...Continue Reading

F. Carlisle Towery, a pivotal figure in the transformation of Southeast Queens, joined the New York Regional Plan Association (RPA) in 1966. There, he authored advocacy and feasibility studies that highlighted the growth potential and public benefits of locating the new York College campus in Jamaica. This work contributed to the RPA’s influential Second Regional Plan and laid the groundwork for significant urban revitalization.https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2025/f-carlisle-towery-a-visionary-leader-in-jamaicas-revitali ...Continue Reading

 *Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC): May 2025 Issue*  Dear Campus Community, In this issue:Saying goodbye  The future of writing pedagogy at York College WAC support & resources  On *January 25, 1999, the CUNY Board of Trustees passed a resolution *calling on each college to “intensify and expand its programmatic efforts to strengthen the teaching of writing in courses across the curriculum.” In support of this resolution, the CUNY Writing Fellows Program was launched, placi ...Continue Reading

Dear York ColleaguesThe University has announced that the Central Office and college campuses will once again participate in the four-day summer workweek, which will be in effect during the period of Monday, June 9, 2025, through Friday, August 15, 2025.All full-time employees (excluding Campus Security and all 220 Skilled Trades titles) are eligible to participate. Practices for the workweeks that include Juneteenth (observed on Thursday, June 19th), and Independence Day (observed on Friday, July 4th) shall be the same ...Continue Reading

 Dear College Community, Representatives from the Central Procurement Office will host a training/overview on *Monday, May 19, 2025, 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM *about the new procure-to-pay platform, CUNYBuy, for all *York College* team members. The training will be held at York College, 94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd, Academic Core Building - Lecture Hall 3D01, Jamaica, NY 11451.  All users (*AP Analyst, AP Approvers, Buyers, Category Approvers, Creators, Department Approvers, General Receivers, Inspectors, and PO Appr ...Continue Reading

Join us for public presentations by the finalists for the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at York College. Each candidate will respond to the following prompt:* **Planning with Purpose* Imagine you are serving as Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at York College and you have a $100,000 budget. How would you use those funds? What key areas would you invest in? What allocations would you make? Why would you make these decisions? Conclude the talk by addressing how you would grow financial resources for ...Continue Reading

Dear York College Community, Attached is Fall 2025 registration activity as of today. If you have questions about enrollment, please contact VP Karen Williams or Nicholas Jones, Executive Director of Enrollment Management. Thank youThe Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Planning ...Continue Reading

**   Dear York College Faculty and Staff, As we approach the culmination of another academic term, we recognize the unique challenges that some of our students face and appreciate your continued dedication to their success.  Please be reminded that in the event of an emergency or if you encounter students in crisis, please reach out to Public Safety at 718-262-2222 and the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management at 718-262-2331 for immediate response and assessment of the situation. We work in co ...Continue Reading

Join us for public presentations by the finalists for the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at York College. Each candidate will respond to the following prompt:* **Planning with Purpose* Imagine you are serving as Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at York College and you have a $100,000 budget. How would you use those funds? What key areas would you invest in? What allocations would you make? Why would you make these decisions? Conclude the talk by addressing how you would grow financial resources for ...Continue Reading

Dear York College Community, The Middle States Self-Study Steering Committee and Working Groups have been working hard this spring! Please see attached for an update. For even more information, please visit the Self-Study webpage. Thank you! The Self-Study Leadership GroupDr. Lidia Gonzalez, Professor, Mathematics and Computer Science                            Dr. ...Continue Reading

Hello Cardinals!   You are invited to attend the Senate Plenary meeting being held on Tuesday, May 13th, 2025, from 12:15 pm to 2 pm in Room AC-3DO1. The following links contain documents for the meeting which will be held in person only:  _Senate Plenary Agenda, May 13, 2025_          _Resolution for Voting_ Standing Committee Reports: _a. Curriculum (Dinsman) May Report_ b. Governance: (Emtage) _c. Instruction & Professional Development: (Majerovitz) Rep ...Continue Reading