*Senate Plenary Meeting Notice, Tuesday, March 25, 2025*  Dear Campus Community, You are invited to attend the Senate Plenary meeting being held on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, from 12:15 p.m. to 2 p.m. in Room AC-3DO1. The following links contain documents for the meeting which will be held in person only: Senate Plenary Agenda, March 25, 2025Curriculum ReportUnapproved Senate Plenary Minutes from February 25, 2025 *_Upcoming 2024 Senate Plenaries_*Tuesday, April 22, 2025Tuesday, May 13, ...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 the first phase of NMP, we will upgrade the core switches, which requires scheduled maintenance on the following dates:  *What to Expect*Maintenance Window: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM  *March 23rd Cutovers:* Only certain areas of the campus will experience momentary disruptions; there will be no campus-wide impact.  *Uninterrupted S ...Continue Reading

*All the computers in your area are scheduled to be rebooted during the night starting at 10 PM, Thursday, March 20th.* 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, March 20th. 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

 *Join the Writing Across the Curriculum Talk*  Dear Campus Community, JOIN WAC TALK! Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) invites you to explore what writing looks like across the disciplines and how faculty facilitate student learning through disciplinary writing. Bring writing prompts you use in your classes, as this will be an interactive session! Even if you do not teach Writing Intensive courses, please join us to gain valuable insight from our guest speakers about how writing shows up ...Continue Reading

 * **Interdisciplinary Talks on Women's Lives* Good afternoon York College Community, Join us for the York College Faculty Forum on March 20, 12:15-1:45 p.m., in AC-2D01, Faculty Dining Room. Professors Linda M. Grasso and Tania Levey discuss their interdisciplinary scholarship on women’s lives past and present. See attached email for more information. Boxed lunch will be served.                    ...Continue Reading

 *TV Studio: The Next Chapter*  Dear Campus Community, With the college’s support, the Communications Technology program has transformed the TV Studio into a state-of-the-art production facility, expanding its role as a resource for media production across campus. This hands-on learning environment has helped students develop essential media skills, with many alumni advancing to successful careers in the industry. To celebrate this progress and share future plans, we invite you to /The York Coll ...Continue Reading

Good Afternoon Faculty and Staff,   We need your help in engaging students in York College’s Middle States Self-Study! This is a great opportunity for them to shape policies, improve campus resources, and gain leadership experience.   By joining a working group, students will: Make an impact on York’s future Strengthen academic programs and student support services Gain valuable experience for their resumes Please share the attached flyer and encourage students to sign up using this link: _https://bit.ly/4k ...Continue Reading

Dear Faculty and Staff of York College,Please be reminded that all CUNY employees are required to comply with the law and regulations governing the receipt and reporting of honoraria earnings, regardless of their designation as a policy-maker (see Title 19 NYCRR Part 930: Honoraria). COELIG generally defines an honorarium as a payment for a service that is not part of an employee’s official duties. Examples include delivering a speech, writing or publishing an article, and participating in a public or private conferenc ...Continue Reading

 *Trichotomy: A York Alumna’s Journey in Social Work & Women’s History*  Dear Campus Community, Join us for an engaging fireside chat featuring York College alumna, author, and social work leader Rachelle Antoine, moderated by Dr. Selena T. Rodgers, as we celebrate Social Work Month, Women’s History Month, and the release of Rachelle’s debut book, /Trichotomy: Struggle. Search. Rebirth./ This conversation will explore:The Power of Storytelling in social work & leadership  Wome ...Continue Reading

Colleagues!  Part-time and full-time Faculty, Staff,Do not miss tomorrow’s presentation by CUNY’s Chief Academic AI Officer!  Eye-opening! Regards,Greet Greet Van Belle, PhD | Director, Center for Teaching, Learning and Educational Technologies (CTLET) | CUNY York College | 718-262 2810 | Find me in Teams as greet.vanbelle00Friday, March 21 | 11:00am-12:00pm | Virtual*Professional Development Series on Generative AI *Bridging Vision and Action: Setting CUNY’s Academic AI Strategy for Transformative Impact ...Continue Reading

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

 * **Interdisciplinary Talks on Women's Lives* Good afternoon York College Community, Join us for the York College Faculty Forum on March 20, 12:15-1:45 p.m., in AC-2D01, Faculty Dining Room. Professors Linda M. Grasso and Tania Levey discuss their interdisciplinary scholarship on women’s lives past and present. See attached email for more information. Boxed lunch will be served.                    ...Continue Reading

* **York College Faculty Publication Workshop** *The Office of Academic Affairs invites applications from full-time York College faculty (tenured, tenure-track, lecturers) to participate in a 2025-2026 /Faculty Publication Workshop/. The /Faculty Publication Workshop / is a year-long faculty development seminar designed to assist York College faculty in their scholarly writing, from proposal to publication. The workshop will enable faculty scholars to develop their current academic writing projects, whet ...Continue Reading

 *Join the Writing Across the Curriculum Talk*  Dear Campus Community, JOIN WAC TALK! Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) invites you to explore what writing looks like across the disciplines and how faculty facilitate student learning through disciplinary writing. Bring writing prompts you use in your classes, as this will be an interactive session! Even if you do not teach Writing Intensive courses, please join us to gain valuable insight from our guest speakers about how writing shows up ...Continue Reading

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

 *Empowering Students for Life After College: Let’s Talk Career Success*  Dear Campus Community, York College’s 2024/25 Career Success Fellows, Drs. Robin Harper, Aamir Rashid and Anthony Sparacino bring you, *Let’s Talk Career Success*, a discussion about empowering students for life after college. The Keynote Speaker will be Prof. Renée Van Vechten from the University of Redlands. This event will also feature the 2025 York College “Curriculum to Career Seed Funding” awardees, who will i ...Continue Reading

 Greetings Campus Community,Join us in celebrating the remarkable life and legacy of Nikki Giovanni. This event will honor her powerful contributions to literature, social justice, and education, highlighting the intersections of her life and work. Stop by to join the discussion, listen to recited poems, and receive a FREE book! Food and refreshments will be available. *Time:* 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.*Date:* Tuesday, March 18, 2025 *Location:* AC-3B04 Please RSVP online. *Contact Name:*& ...Continue Reading

 Dear York College Community, York College is in the process of conducting a review of our *Mission, Vision, and Values* (MVV). We are seeking college-wide participation in this effort through multiple outreach initiatives. Separate forums will be held for students, faculty, and staff, and one forum that is open to all members of the York College community. The forums will include a discussion of the MVV review process, timeline, and preliminary findings from the Survey and Digital Engagement conducted last mo ...Continue Reading

* **York College Faculty Publication Workshop** *The Office of Academic Affairs invites applications from full-time York College faculty (tenured, tenure-track, lecturers) to participate in a 2025-2026 /Faculty Publication Workshop/. The /Faculty Publication Workshop / is a year-long faculty development seminar designed to assist York College faculty in their scholarly writing, from proposal to publication. The workshop will enable faculty scholars to develop their current academic writing projects, whet ...Continue Reading

 *The Kevin Simon Glaudin Memorial Scholarship* *Undergraduate & Graduate External Scholarship Opportunities**Honoring the Legacy of Kevin Simon Glaudin* The Kevin Simon Glaudin Memorial Scholarship is established to honor the memory of Kevin Simon Glaudin, who passed away on April 1st, 2023, following a heroic fight with a rare type of brain tumor.In partnership with the *Grandbois Youth Development Mission Inc.*, this scholarship program aims to empower *pre-law* scholars in their pursuit of ac ...Continue Reading

 *Middle States Town Hall with VP Liaison Dr. Tiffany Lee*  Dear Campus Community, As part of the Middle States Self-Study process, the College’s Middle States Vice President Liaison, Dr. Tiffany Lee, will visit the campus to present information about the Self-Study process. This is an important component of the Self-Study process, and we encourage you to participate.*Date:* Monday, April 7, 2025*Time:* 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.*Location:* Room 3D01 For more information about the Self-Study, pleas ...Continue Reading

 *2025 Spring Symposium*  Dear Campus Community, Join *Dr. Derrick Brazill, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at York College*, as he welcomes you to attend this year’s *Spring Symposium*. The Spring Symposium is a multi-disciplinary conference offering a brief look at the fascinating research representative of the level of scholarship you may expect from York’s faculty within each of our schools! This year’s program highlights the latest research from the following facult ...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.  */(PLEASE NOTE: This is an update from past guidance. State ethics laws require state employees to complete live training once every two years, and an online refresher course in the intervening years.  Because the online refresher course is NOT available to CUNY ...Continue Reading

  *LinkedIn Learning: Human Durable Skills in the Age of AI*  Welcome Campus Community to LinkedIn Learning! In the age of AI human skills will be ever more important.  Challenge yourself over the next 20 workdays with a daily 4-minute video series designed to enhance your human skills, all with the support of AI!  The challenge runs from March 17 to April 17. [Please find the schedule in the attachment] To start the challenge, log in to our LinkedIn Learning page. Know that  ...Continue Reading

 Greetings Campus Community,Join us in celebrating the remarkable life and legacy of Nikki Giovanni. This event will honor her powerful contributions to literature, social justice, and education, highlighting the intersections of her life and work. Stop by to join the discussion, listen to recited poems, and receive a FREE book! Food and refreshments will be available. *Time:* 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.*Date:* Tuesday, March 18, 2025 *Location:* AC-3B04 Please RSVP online. *Contact Name:*& ...Continue Reading

Dear Campus Community, As a follow-up to our scheduled *Network Modernization Project (NMP) maintenance* on *Sunday, March 16th*, we want to inform you that some campus computers may require a reboot when you arrive for work on Monday, March 17th.If you experience any connectivity issues, please try the following: Restart your computer before logging in. If issues persist, contact the IT Service Desk at _helpdesk@PROTECTED_*or call at 718-262-5311* for further assistance. We appreciate your patience and coope ...Continue Reading

Attention All, IT is planning a maintenance window for Saturday March 15, 2025, between 5am and 7am 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 the update, please either send a message to _he ...Continue Reading

Dear Faculty, As the midterm period is approaching, you may start thinking about how to minimize cheating and student frustration during online tests.  Here are our recommendations: ·                     If you use the Quizzes tool, to reduce cheating, choose appropriate settings described in this _tutorial_. ·            &n ...Continue Reading

 Dear York College Community, It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of Shelly Ann Shenelle Lawrence, a beloved member of our York College family. Shelly was a dedicated scholar and a Psychology major, receiving support from both SEEK and the Center for Students with Disabilities as she worked toward her degree. She was set to graduate in Spring 2025, a milestone that reflected her unwavering commitment to her education. Despite facing significant health challenges, Shelly never gave up. She em ...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 the first phase of NMP, we will upgrade the core switches, which requires scheduled maintenance on the following dates:  *Scheduled Cutovers:* Sunday, March 16th Sunday, March 23rd   Maintenance Window: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM  *What to Expect*  *March 16th & 23rd Cutovers:* Only certain areas of the campus wi ...Continue Reading

 You’re Invited!Spergel Lecture Series: Pharmaceutical Forensics Guest Lecturer - Ravi Kalyanaraman Monday, April 21, 20253:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Faculty Dining Room – 2D01 *RSVP* Dr. Ravi Kalyanaraman is the Director of the Forensics and Innovative Technologies (FIT) group at Bristol-Myers Squibb. With a PhD from the University of Idaho and post-doctoral work at the University of Puerto Rico, he has led the development of novel analytical techniques for detecting pharmaceutical counterfeits. He focuses ...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 3/14/2024*End Time*: 10:00 PM on 3/14/2024 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

*Application/Service*: Windows Servers*Service Impact*: Intermittent *Location*: All Locations *Impacted Users*: All users    *Start Time*:  7AM on 03/15/25*End Time*:  3PM on 03/15/25 Due to a Central Office windows maintenance on Saturday, March 15th from 7:00 AM until 3:00 PM, the following applications can be intermittently unavailable.  Archibus Campus Logic Connect servers Campus Search Tool and Financial Aid Estimator CUNY Admissions Tool (CAT) CUNY Scholarship CO Phon ...Continue Reading

NYC Mayor Eric Adams this month appointed Amber Cartwright, executive director of the Mayor’s Office of Child Care and Early Childhood Education.https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2025/mayor-appoints-york-alumna-to-head-office-of-child-care-and-early-childhood-education ...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 the first phase of NMP, we will upgrade the core switches, which requires scheduled maintenance on the following dates:  *Scheduled Cutovers:* Sunday, March 16th Sunday, March 23rd   Maintenance Window: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM  *What to Expect*  *March 16th & 23rd Cutovers:* Only certain areas of the campus wi ...Continue Reading

*All the computers in your area are scheduled to be rebooted during the night starting at 10 PM, Thursday, March 13th.* 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, March 13th. 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 re ...Continue Reading

 Greetings Campus Community,Join us in celebrating the remarkable life and legacy of Nikki Giovanni. This event will honor her powerful contributions to literature, social justice, and education, highlighting the intersections of her life and work. Stop by to join the discussion, listen to recited poems, and receive a FREE book! Food and refreshments will be available. *Time:* 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.*Date:* Tuesday, March 18, 2025 *Location:* AC-3B04 Please RSVP online. *Contact Name:*& ...Continue Reading

 Dear York College Community, York College is in the process of conducting a review of our *Mission, Vision, and Values* (MVV). We are seeking college-wide participation in this effort through multiple outreach initiatives. Separate forums will be held for students, faculty, and staff, and one forum that is open to all members of the York College community. The forums will include a discussion of the MVV review process, timeline, and preliminary findings from the Survey and Digital Engagement conducted last mo ...Continue Reading

 * **Interdisciplinary Talks on Women's Lives* Good afternoon York College Community, Join us for the York College Faculty Forum on March 20, 12:15-1:45 p.m., in AC-2D01, Faculty Dining Room. Professors Linda M. Grasso and Tania Levey discuss their interdisciplinary scholarship on women’s lives past and present. See attached email for more information. Boxed lunch will be served.                    ...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*Start Time:  *7AM on 03/15/25 *End Time:   *5PM on 03/15/25 Due to a Central Office Linux servers maintenance on Saturday, March 15th, CUNY Login Self-Service (new user, forgot username, ...Continue Reading

York College graduate Durrell Malik Washington, Sr. joins the Rutgers School of Social Work as a tenure-track assistant professor.https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2025/alumnus-joins-rutgers-school-of-social-work-as-assistant-professor ...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 the first phase of NMP, we will upgrade the core switches, which requires scheduled maintenance on the following dates:  *Scheduled Cutovers:* Sunday, March 16th Sunday, March 23rd   Maintenance Window: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM  *What to Expect*  *March 16th & 23rd Cutovers:* Only certain areas of the campus wi ...Continue Reading

  Dear York College Community, As part of the Middle States Self-Study process, the College’s Middle States Vice President Liaison, Dr. Tiffany Lee, will be visiting the campus on April 7. As part of the visit, a Town Hall will be conducted in which Dr. Lee will present information about the Self-Study process.  College-wide Town Hall:Date: April 7, 2025Time: 11:45 – 12:30Room: 3D01 This is a very important component of the Self-Study process, and we encourage you to participate. For more i ...Continue Reading

Dear York College Community,As you may know, Governor Hochul's Executive Order 47 has activated the National Guard and this order directly impacts members of York College. We recognize that this, and other activations ordered by the Federal Government, will call students away from their studies. We appreciate all you will do to ensure that their dedication to both their education and service are honored and supported. *To our student- service members:* The York College community is thinking of you. We ar ...Continue Reading

 Dear Friends of York, Join us in making a positive impact at York College! We're thrilled to announce our donation drive focused on promoting wellness and supporting women's health. Your contributions will go towards creating essential women’s health kits and the One York Emergency Relief Fund. From hygiene products to wellness essentials, your donations will make a meaningful difference in the lives of women seeking support. Help us build a community that prioritizes women's health. Drop off your d ...Continue Reading

 * **Interdisciplinary Talks on Women's Lives* Good afternoon York College Community, Join us for the York College Faculty Forum on March 20, 12:15-1:45 p.m., in AC-2D01, Faculty Dining Room. Professors Linda M. Grasso and Tania Levey discuss their interdisciplinary scholarship on women’s lives past and present. See attached email for more information. Boxed lunch will be served.                    ...Continue Reading

* **York College Faculty Publication Workshop** *The Office of Academic Affairs invites applications from full-time York College faculty (tenured, tenure-track, lecturers) to participate in a 2025-2026 /Faculty Publication Workshop/. The /Faculty Publication Workshop / is a year-long faculty development seminar designed to assist York College faculty in their scholarly writing, from proposal to publication. The workshop will enable faculty scholars to develop their current academic writing projects, whet ...Continue Reading

*All the computers in your area are scheduled to be rebooted during the night starting at 10 PM, Thursday, March 13th.* 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, March 13th. 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 re ...Continue Reading

*All the computers in your area are scheduled to be rebooted during the night starting at 10 PM, Thursday, March 13th.* 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, March 13th. 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 re ...Continue Reading

At its February 2025 meeting, the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Board of Accreditation (BOA) reviewed the reaffirmation materials for CUNY York College’s Master of Social Work (MSW) Program. The BOA voted to reaffirm the program’s accreditation for eight years, without any condition, through February 2033. https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2025/msw-reaccreditation-announcement ...Continue Reading