Good morning, This chart below reflects our *Spring 2026* numbers as of* October 17, 2025.* In addition, I've attached the CUNY Dashboard Report, also dated *10-17-25*. This report compares our enrollment with the other CUNY colleges. *_Admissions Funnel_* The first recommendation file was received on Oct. 17, 2025. The admissions funnel indicates the number of student applications vs admitted vs committed to the college as compared to last year.   Admission ...Continue Reading

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*Welcome Daniela Orta – IT Administrative Coordinator* We’re pleased to announce that *Daniela Orta* has joined *York College* as our new *IT Administrative Coordinator*, effective *October 6th*. Daniela comes to us from *Rice University’s Office of Admissions*, bringing valuable experience in university administration, event coordination, and communication support for students, faculty, and staff. Her arrival marks an important step in strengthening IT’s operations and service delivery. With Daniela’s experti ...Continue Reading

* * *Announcing the New Internship Repository*   Students, did you have an internship or other career opportunity over the last 12 months? York College is eager to know! Faculty, you may also report on behalf of a student you know had an internship.   Our new campus-wide internship and work-based learning repository collects information about student engagement in various career readiness opportunities such as internships, fieldwork, practicums, clinical experien ...Continue Reading

Dear York College Faculty,   As the Provost indicated in his email to the York College community earlier this month, the College will engage in an academic master planning process (AMP). This process will focus on academic programs, particularly in the context of our emerging Strategic Plan, departmental and program goals, and trends in employment, enrollment, and higher education practice. The goal of this academic planning effort is to ensure that the programs York offers are well-aligned with educational and em ...Continue Reading

York IT will be upgrading/configuring the operating system of different Cisco infrastructure components, which will improve WiFi experience on campus: Closet switches *Starting Friday, October 17, 2025, at 10  PM* During these updates computers may lose connectivity for up to 30 minutes. Computers will automatically reconnect when the update is completed. The closet switch upgrade project will continue till Wednesday, October 22nd . The network Team will monitor each update a ...Continue Reading

The Campus Community, The Cardinal Kitchen hours of operation on Monday, October 20th will be from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The Cafe hours of operation on Monday, October 20th will be from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Enjoy the weekend Best, *Nicole Williams* Administrative Executive Assistant for the Vice President for Finance & Administration York College Administrative Affairs – AC-2H06 94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd. Jamaica, NY 11451 Tel: (718) 262-2378 “Life is like riding a bicycle. ...Continue Reading

*Affected Service/ Application*: VoIP   *Service Impact:*  All campus phones including Jabber and voicemail *Impacted Locations:* Onsite phones, off site softphones and remote desktop phones *Impacted Users:*  On campus and remote *Start Time:* 10:00pm on 10/17/25 *End Time:*   11:30pm on 10/24/25 York IT will be performing a network maintenance on the VoIP system starting Friday, October 17 from 10:00 PM. There is no anticipated service disruption as a result of ...Continue Reading

*Attention All,* IT is planning a two-hour maintenance window from 11:30pm, Saturday, October 18 to 1:30am, Sunday, October 19, 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 yo ...Continue Reading

President’s Monthly Update September 2025 * * I hope this update meets you in good health and spirits.   * * *Budget and Finance* As you know, last year York was designated one of nine colleges of high concern and required to adjust hiring practices. For every one person hired, two positions had to be permanently eliminated -- except for roles tied to revenue generation or health and safety. This year, we remain a college of high concern. The directives have shifted slightly but significantly: we mu ...Continue Reading

The Campus Community, Our Facilities and B&G teams have met with CUNY, DASNY and the Contractor for the ADA Toilet Upgrade Project. All have agreed to conduct major demolition work that generates loud noise and causes extensive vibration will now happen during evening hours. When the bulk of classroom activities is low. We will continue working to improve the campus environment, while supporting the York mission of educating our students. Please do not hesitate to contact me, Onyekachi Akoma or Mario Acosta with any que ...Continue Reading

*State of the College*   Dear Campus Community,   Please join President Claudia V. Schrader for the upcoming State of the College to receive information on important developments, accomplishments, and to outline strategic priorities for the future of York College.*Date:* Thursday, November 13, 2025 *Time:* Noon - 2 p.m. *Location:* 3D01 - Third Floor Lecture Hall *Academic Calendar*   Visit the _online academic calendar_ for the latest up ...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 10/17/2025*End Time*: 10:00 PM on 10/17/2025 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 dire ...Continue Reading

Alexandra Laviscount-Jones was named York College’s Employee of the Month for August 2025 by the Employee of the Month Committee. The recognition was celebrated in a touching presentation ceremony held in the Bursar’s Office, where she works. Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2025/alexandra-laviscount-jones-honored-as-employee-of-the-month ...Continue Reading

Nobody hosts a more exciting celebration than York College’s Percy E. Sutton SEEK Program. SEEKMEET, a unique and vibrant event held in September on the lush lawn of the Classroom Building, served as a lively kickoff for the academic year. The event was filled with food and drinks—including smoothies—lawn and table games, and music spun by a DJ, featuring hits from the '90s, early 2000s, and beyond. Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2025/seekmeet-brings-together-scholars-for-a-vibrant-celebration- ...Continue Reading

*As part of our ongoing efforts to promote cybersecurity awareness, this week we’re highlighting Multi-Factor Authentication * *Turn on Multi–Factor Authentication (MFA)*. A password alone isn’t enough to fully secure your online accounts. Activating MFA greatly reduces your chances of being hacked. Be sure to enable MFA on all accounts that support it, particularly for email, social media, and financial platforms.  At CUNY, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) already provides an essential layer of security w ...Continue Reading

*All the computers in your area are scheduled to be rebooted during the night starting at 10 PM, Thursday, October 16th.* 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, October 16th. 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 regul ...Continue Reading

*Steeping Memory: A Collective Offering*    Dear Campus Community,   CUNY’s York College Arts Gallery is proud to present /Steeping Memory: A Collective Offering/, a multi-sensory experience and special exhibition project by esteemed artist *Shervone Neckles*. The exhibition features large hand-sewn tapestries created by Neckles and is accompanied by programming, as well as a specially published catalogue and guide. It will be on view from *October 20 to December 1, 2025*, with a ...Continue Reading

*Reminder Regarding Financial Disclosure Statement * *Filing Date for Academic Filers*   Dear York College Faculty, please see the reminder below regarding the filing of Financial Disclosure Statements ("FDS"). If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the *York College Ethics Officer, Russell Platzek, at 718-262-2140 / **_rplatzek@PROTECTED_** * * * *_FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS_* The annual FDS filing for calendar year 2024  ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: Colleagues, Don’t miss Episode3 of York’s AI Conversation Series, planned for Oct 30, 12:45-2pm, location TBA. The topic: AI (as in Academic Integrity) & AI (as in... you know). This episode is co-sponsored by CTLET and the Academic Integrity Program. Tim Kirk, York’s Academic Integrity Officer, will lead a panel discussion with faculty from different disciplines sharing their experiences teaching for integrity given the availability of generative AI tools. The panel will also address questions su ...Continue Reading

Hello York Colleagues   Join us for the York HR Benefits Fair!   *Tuesday October 21st* *Academic Core Atrium** – 2nd Floor* *12:00pm – 3pm*   Meet with CUNY vendors, gather information prior to open enrollment and get your flu shot. The following will be in attendance:   Emblem Health MetroPlus Gold Local 237 PSC-CUNY TRS Dept of Aging MCU 529 Plan CCA Employee Assistance Program Verizon Winston Benefits The Standard Sam’s Club   Please see the attached for more information. Thank you,   ...Continue Reading

*On the Mic: Academic Podcasting as Scholarship, * *Community, and Creative Practice*    Greetings Cardinals! In this session, explore how podcasting can serve as a dynamic mode of scholarly communication, community engagement, and creative academic practice. We’ll examine a range of academic and academic-adjacent podcasts and production approaches, introduce the recording and support resources available in the York College studio, and conclude with a hands-on demonstration where ...Continue Reading

*As part of our ongoing efforts to promote cybersecurity awareness, this week we’re highlighting Multi-Factor Authentication * *Turn on Multi–Factor Authentication (MFA)*. A password alone isn’t enough to fully secure your online accounts. Activating MFA greatly reduces your chances of being hacked. Be sure to enable MFA on all accounts that support it, particularly for email, social media, and financial platforms.  At CUNY, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) already provides an essentia ...Continue Reading

*5-minute Classroom Presentation Request* *- Honda Campus All-Star Challenge *     Greetings Colleagues,   I hope the fall semester, and Autumn, is off to a great start and that this message finds you in great health! I am Joery Francois and I work within the Office of Student Activities under the direction of Dr. Jean Phelps, where I have the pleasure of Coaching the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge Team.   In 1989, Honda joined the College ...Continue Reading

*Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC)*   This workshop will show faculty how to effectively assess student writing in both major programs and general education courses. Using practical examples of learning outcomes and rubrics from across the college, participants will leave with tools and a plan to evaluate writing efficiently and meaningfully.   Presenters: Dr. Heather Robinson, Writing Program Director and English Department Assessment Chair and Professor Raquel Coy, WAC Coordi ...Continue Reading

*Final Days to Apply for Fall Scholarships – Deadline Oct. 15*   Greetings Cardinals! Time is running out! The *General Scholarship Application* closes on *October 15*, and we don’t want you to miss this opportunity. With *just one application*, you’ll be considered for *all available scholarships* for Fall 2025. Whether you’re a new student, continuing your studies, or not sure if you qualify — *apply anyway*! Many scholarships are designed to support a wide range of students. ...Continue Reading

*Final Days to Apply for Fall Scholarships – Deadline Oct. 15*   Greetings Cardinals! Time is running out! The *General Scholarship Application* closes on *October 15*, and we don’t want you to miss this opportunity. With *just one application*, you’ll be considered for *all available scholarships* for Fall 2025. Whether you’re a new student, continuing your studies, or not sure if you qualify — *apply anyway*! Many scholarships are designed to support a wide range of students. ...Continue Reading

Good morning, This chart below reflects our *Spring 2026* numbers as of* October 10, 2025.* In addition, I've attached the CUNY Dashboard Report, also dated *10-10-25*. This report compares our enrollment with the other CUNY colleges. On Monday, Oct. 6th we opened PRIORITY registration for our special programs. On Tuesday, Oct. 7th we opened GENERAL registration for all students for Winter and Spring 2026. This is the earliest we've opened registration, so there ...Continue Reading

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* * *"Share Your Voice: Participate in the York College * *Strategic Planning Survey!"*   Dear York College Community,   The Strategic Planning Committee is seeking your input on the next strategic plan.   Please take a few moments to complete a brief survey:   _https://yorkcuny.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0IM45iwftglWOuW_   We want to hear from you!   Thank you, Strategic Planning Committee Leadership *A ...Continue Reading

Dear York Colleagues As per the Code of Practice for Higher Education Officer (‘HEO’) series titles, the York College HEO Screening Committee is charged to review and recommend to the President reclassifications and other personnel actions as may be appropriate. A request for reclassification may be initiated by an employee or the appropriate supervisory personnel by submitting the appropriate form and other relevant documents to the Chair of the HEO Screening Committee. As needed, Human Resources will un ...Continue Reading

*International Award-Winning Film Behind The Joy to Screen * *at York College, Sponsored by Northwell Long Island * *Jewish Forest Hills*    *_Event Details:_* *Date:* Saturday, October 11, 2025 *Time:* 12 PM – 5 PM (Double Screening: 1:30 PM & 3:30 PM) *Location:* York College, 94-20 Guy R Brewer Blvd, Queens, NY 11451 *Tickets: *Available now on _Eventbrite_*  **(Free admission with code YORK9420)* York College will host a powerful a ...Continue Reading

IT is releasing a front-end _security update_ to its main website. The update has been designed to operate without any scheduled downtime, so you should continue to access the site as usual. In a few instances, the changes may necessitate refreshing or reloading the page to obtain the most recent code.   We appreciate your patience and your contribution to maintaining the security of our online resources.   If you have any questions, contact our Service Desk at helpdesk@PROTECTED __ *YorkIT* ...Continue Reading

Dr. Margarett Alexandre is one of York College’s most dedicated Nursing scholars. She balances a demanding teaching schedule with a robust research portfolio and frequent professional presentations. Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2025/nursing-professor-inspires-through-research-mentorship-and-global-engagement ...Continue Reading

Hello York Colleagues   Join us for the York HR Benefits Fair!   *Tuesday October 21st* *Academic Core Atrium* *12:00pm – 3pm*   Meet with CUNY vendors, gather information prior to open enrollment and get your flu shot. Please see the attached for more information.   Thank you,   York HR/Benefits Office of Human Resources York College/CUNY ...Continue Reading

*International Award-Winning Film Behind The Joy to Screen * *at York College, Sponsored by Northwell Long Island * *Jewish Forest Hills*    *_Event Details:_* *Date:* Saturday, October 11, 2025 *Time:* 12 PM – 5 PM (Double Screening: 1:30 PM & 3:30 PM) *Location:* York College, 94-20 Guy R Brewer Blvd, Queens, NY 11451 *Tickets: *Available now on _Eventbrite_*  **(Free admission with code YORK9420)* York College will host a powerful a ...Continue Reading

*On the Mic: Academic Podcasting as Scholarship, * *Community, and Creative Practice*    Greetings Cardinals! In this session, explore how podcasting can serve as a dynamic mode of scholarly communication, community engagement, and creative academic practice. We’ll examine a range of academic and academic-adjacent podcasts and production approaches, introduce the recording and support resources available in the York College studio, and conclude with a hands-on demonstration where ...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 ba ...Continue Reading

*Men’s Soccer vs. Baruch College*    Dear Campus Community,   Join us for our Cardinal Spirit Week events today! Today is *GAME ON DAY*. Represent your favorite team. *Let's Spread York Pride at the Game* *Wednesday – Oct. 8 @ 3 p.m.* *Men’s Soccer vs. Baruch College* * (York College Outdoor Athletic Complex – Turf Field)* *Academic Calendar*   Visit the _online academic calendar_ for the latest updates.   *Campus Events* ...Continue Reading

Faculty – don’t miss your chance to meet with colleagues to discuss General Education! Did we mention lunch will be provided? Hurry, registration ends tomorrow! Good Day York Faculty,   Register now for the General Education Assessment Committee Symposium taking place on October 16, 2025 at noon in 2M04.   In this first GEAC Symposium, we will look at what we know about proficiency rates within our General Education program, hear from colleagues who will share how they have made ...Continue Reading

Faculty – be sure not to miss this workshop, particularly if you teach a WI course. *Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC)*   This workshop will show faculty how to effectively assess student writing in both major programs and general education courses. Using practical examples of learning outcomes and rubrics from across the college, participants will leave with tools and a plan to evaluate writing efficiently and meaningfully.   Presenters: Dr. Heather Robinson, Writing Program ...Continue Reading

*International Award-Winning Film Behind The Joy to Screen * *at York College, Sponsored by Northwell Long Island * *Jewish Forest Hills*    York College will host a powerful afternoon of film, conversation, and community connection with the screening of Behind The Joy, an international award-winning feature film written and directed by filmmaker * Jamal Smart*. The event is proudly sponsored by *Northwell Long Island Jewish Forest Hills*. /Behind The Joy/ shines a ...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 t ...Continue Reading

*Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC)*   This workshop will show faculty how to effectively assess student writing in both major programs and general education courses. Using practical examples of learning outcomes and rubrics from across the college, participants will leave with tools and a plan to evaluate writing efficiently and meaningfully.   Presenters: Dr. Heather Robinson, Writing Program Director and English Department Assessment Chair and Professor Raquel Coy, WAC Coordi ...Continue Reading

Don’t miss the chance to meet with colleagues to discuss general education – registration closes on 10/9. Lunch will be provided. Good Day York Faculty,   Register now for the General Education Assessment Committee Symposium taking place on October 16, 2025 at noon in 2M04.   In this first GEAC Symposium, we will look at what we know about proficiency rates within our General Education program, hear from colleagues who will share how they have made use of GEAC findings in thei ...Continue Reading

*Enrollment & Retention Management Update – October 2025* *10/6/2025* * * Dear Campus Community,   Please find attached the Enrollment & Retention Management Update for *October 2025. * In addition to reporting Fall's _final _enrollment numbers, we are also providing Spring 2026 enrollment targets, a list of important dates and recruitment activities.   Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need more information. *_Enrollment:_* Below are the final enrollment numbers ...Continue Reading

*English Department Open House*    Dear Campus Community,   Are you passionate about language, literature, journalism, and storytelling? Then, come to the English Department’s Open House! Join us for an afternoon of food, prizes, and music! You will also have the chance to mingle with faculty, students, and staff.*Date:* Wednesday, November 19, 2025 *Time:* 5 - 7 p.m. *Location:* 3H Atrium *Academic Calendar*   Visit the _online academic calend ...Continue Reading

 Dear Students, Faculty & Staff, More than 500 York College ID cards are still waiting to be picked up in the Public Safety Office, located in the Academic Core Building, room 1M02.  If one of them is yours, please make it a priority to come by and claim it as soon as possible. Very shortly, your York College ID card will be required to enter the Academic Core Building through the new turnstile system. Without it, you may experience delays or be unable to access the building. If you have not yet uplo ...Continue Reading

Good Morning York Colleagues,   World Mental Health Day on October 10th, is a meaningful opportunity to remind York employees about CCA and the other benefits offered to help prioritize their mental health and well-being.      *World Mental Health Day**Tips & Tools for Everyday Wellbeing* World Mental Health Day is a chance to pause, recharge, and remember that caring for our mental health matters every day. Here are a few small steps you can take and ways CCA can help. *💡**  ...Continue Reading

*International Award-Winning Film Behind The Joy to Screen * *at York College, Sponsored by Northwell Long Island * *Jewish Forest Hills*    York College will host a powerful afternoon of film, conversation, and community connection with the screening of Behind The Joy, an international award-winning feature film written and directed by filmmaker * Jamal Smart*. The event is proudly sponsored by *Northwell Long Island Jewish Forest Hills*. /Behind The Joy/ shines a ...Continue Reading