Dear Colleagues,    If you are interested in teaching a Writing Intensive (WI) course at York in the Winter/Spring of 2027, the Writing Intensive Advisory Committee (WIAC) invites your proposals by *August 24th*, 2026 (Note: To comply with changes in the publication timeline of class schedules, the deadline has been shifted from its traditional early-Fall slot to late-summer).  We are currently reviewing proposals for:  New ad hoc WI sections or courses for Winter/Spring 2027 Continui ...Continue Reading

Good morning,  *_Enrollment:_* This chart below reflects our *Fall 2026* numbers as of* June 14, 2026.* In addition, I've attached the CUNY Dashboard Report, also dated *6-14-26*. This report compares our enrollment with the other CUNY colleges.*_Enrollment Target_* Our Enrollment Target is 6,750 students; we are currently at 2,877 students. *_Date to Date Comparison:_* June 14,  2026 2,877 June 14,  2025 2,600 We are *10.7%* higher in our enrollment than ...Continue Reading

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***Affected Application*: Active Directory Servers*Service Impact*: VPN access to remote desktop*Impacted Locations*: Campus*Impacted Users*: All*Start Time:* 8:00 PM on 6/12/2026*End Time*: 11:00 PM on 6/12/2026 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

York College’s Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Derrick Brazill, has been selected as one of 31 accomplished higher education leaders nationwide for the 2026 Millennium Leadership Initiative (MLI) cohort, a premier professional development program led by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU).Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/york-provost-joins-2026-millennium-leadership-cohort ...Continue Reading

York College’s Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Derrick Brazill, has been selected as one of 31 accomplished higher education leaders nationwide for the 2026 Millennium Leadership Initiative (MLI) cohort, a premier professional development program led by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU).Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/york-provost-joins-2026-millennium-leadership-cohort ...Continue Reading

The Campus Community, We heard you loud and clear!The Cardinals' Kitchen will reopen beginning *Monday, June 15 *and hours of operation will be *Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.*Our grill will be fired up so you can enjoy your favorite breakfast sandwich or the best French fries this side of the Grand Central Parkway.Stop in, grab a bite, catch up with colleagues, and help us kick off this exciting return.Please note that this reopening is temporary, and summer hours remain subject to change bas ...Continue Reading

*All the computers in your area are scheduled to be rebooted during the night starting at 10 PM, Thursday, June 11th.* To avoid lost data in documents you are currently maybe working on,   Please save all your documents and close all applications before leaving for the day on Thursday, June 11th. If you are working remotely, close all applications on your office computer. *And do not Shut Down your Computer*  *Why are we rebooting the computers in your area?*   Th ...Continue Reading

 The Campus Community, The campus has received a “Demand Response Event” for today, Thursday June 11, 2025. The duration and time for the Demand Response is scheduled for 6 pm to 10 pm. Note this is four-hour window to lower our use of electrical power.Some building exhaust fan systems will be reduced to help meet our goals.Escalators may need to be shutdown to meet power reduction measures. Please contact the Physical Plant Boiler Room Operations office at ext ...Continue Reading

Hello York College  The below was sent by CUNY HR for all CUNY Classified Staff Titles Thank you, R. Carmel BoyleExecutive DirectorOffice of Human ResourcesYork College/CUNY718-262-5259   *Email Forwarded on Behalf of: ****Carmelo Batista, Jr.**Interim University Senior Executive Director of Labor Relations** ** **To CUNY’s Classified Staff Unions:* This email serves to advise that the University has agreed to modify the relevant provisions in CUNY’s Rules and Regulatio ...Continue Reading

*Affected Application*: Schedule Builder*Service Impact*: Restored*Impacted Locations*: All locations*Impacted Users*: All Users*Incident Number*: INC0502492*Time Reported*: 9:06AM on 06/10/26*Time Resolved*: 11:35AM on 06/10/26 The vendor has restored service to Schedule Builder, the application is now available to users. We will continue to monitor and provide updates as necessary. Please inform your user community. For up-to-date Enterprise Service Desk Announcements, visit CUNY IT Help  ...Continue Reading

The Campus Community, Please be advised that starting Monday, June 15, 2026. Work will commence in the Classroom Building on DASNY Project # 376920 Science Building RTU (Rooftop Unit) Replacement.  Signs have been posted notifying occupants of the planned remediation work in the building. Notification of remediation work is required by code and must be completed prior to actual construction.   Rooms 210, 211, 212, and 216 on the 2nd floor of the Classroom Building will be isolated as required to ...Continue Reading

*All the computers in your area are scheduled to be rebooted during the night starting at 10 PM, Thursday, June 11th.* To avoid lost data in documents you are currently maybe working on,   Please save all your documents and close all applications before leaving for the day on Thursday, June 11th. If you are working remotely, close all applications on your office computer. *And do not Shut Down your Computer*  *Why are we rebooting the computers in your area?*   Th ...Continue Reading

The Campus Community,On Friday June 12, as part of the ACB Bathroom upgrade project, the contractor has advised us that they be doing a sanitary tie-in to the sewage lines.  In order to safely complete this work we will need to temporary close the specific locations as detailed below:*🚫** Restroom Closures*The following bathrooms will be *temporarily locked* for the duration of the work:*1st Floor:* 1WC4 & 1WC5 *2nd Floor:* 2WC4 & 2WC5 *3rd Floor:* 3WC4 & 3WC5 *🔑** Facility Access Re ...Continue Reading

*All the computers in your area are scheduled to be rebooted during the night starting at 10 PM, Thursday, June 11th.* To avoid lost data in documents you are currently maybe working on,   Please save all your documents and close all applications before leaving for the day on Thursday, June 11th. If you are working remotely, close all applications on your office computer. *And do not Shut Down your Computer*  *Why are we rebooting the computers in your area?*   Th ...Continue Reading

Dear York College Community,   Please be advised that DegreeWorks will be unavailable for York College from *July 6th,  9:AM through July 8th,  5:PM, * as part of CUNY’s scheduled DegreeWorks update.   DegreeWorks is CUNY’s degree audit and advisement tool used by students, faculty, and staff to review degree progress, academic requirements, advisement information, and related planning tools. CUNY is upgrading DegreeWorks to provide a more streamlined and modern user experience. The updated ver ...Continue Reading

 Dear York Family,I am writing to share an update following our earlier message regarding the passing of our colleague, Kirk Buddy, on Wednesday, June 3. Service details and additional information are now available. Please visit Kirk’s obituary at the link below:https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/queens-village-ny/kirk-buddy-12917289 There, you may also send flowers, share memories, and upload photos in honor of Kirk’s life and legacy. *Visitation* will be held at R. Stutzmann & Son, ...Continue Reading

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

Dear York College Community, The *$1,000 NYCHA–CUNY Scholarship* is available to *full‑time undergraduate and graduate students* who are *New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) residents or NYCHA Section 8 tenants*. This award is intended to support students in achieving their academic goals while easing the cost of higher education. *Scholarship Details:**Award Amount:* $1,000 *Eligibility:* Full-time undergraduate and graduate students who are NYCHA residents or NYCHA Section 8 tenants * ...Continue Reading

Good morning,  *_Enrollment:_* This chart below reflects our *Fall 2026* numbers as of* June 7, 2026.* In addition, I've attached the CUNY Dashboard Report, also dated *6-7-26*. This report compares our enrollment with the other CUNY colleges.*_Enrollment Target_* Our Enrollment Target is 6,750 students; we are currently at 2,785 students. *_Date to Date Comparison:_* June 7,  2026 2,785 June 7,  2025 2,452 We are *13.6%* higher in our enrollment than we ...Continue Reading

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/Dear// York Colleagues,//Many of us are feeling the impact of the loss of our beloved colleague, Kirk Buddy. Grief can show up in different ways, and there is no right or wrong way to process a loss like this.//If you would like support, please remember that *BeWell by CCA*, our Employee Assistance Program, is available to you and your family members at no cost.//Through *BeWell*, you have access to://24/7 support from professional counselors for immediate guidance and emotional support/ /Up to 3 free sessions of in-pe ...Continue Reading

***Affected Application: *Brooklyn\Queens fiber network* Service Impact:  *None*     Impacted Locations: *All Brooklyn\Queens CUNY colleges* Start Time:  *8:00AM on 06/06/26* End Time:   *12:00PM on 06/06/26**CIS will be performing maintenance on the Brooklyn\Queens fiber network on Saturday, June 6th from 8:00AM to 12:00PM. There are no anticipated service disruptions during this maintenance due to in place redundancy.  Please contact Helpdesk if you have any question o ...Continue Reading

Congratulations to Dr. Derrick Brazill, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at York College, on being recognized in this week’s – (June 3) City & State Pride Trailblazers feature. Provost Brazill, was also honored during Pride Month in 2025 by Queens Borough President Donovan Richards for “championing our LGBTQIA+ community.”Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/provost-brazill-honored-by-city-and-state-as-a-pride-trailblazer ...Continue Reading

Dear York family, It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of our colleague, Kirk Buddy, on Wednesday, June 3. Kirk was a valued member of our Communications and Marketing team, and we know this loss will be deeply felt by many across our campus. At this time, funeral and memorial arrangements are pending. We will share further information when it becomes available. Out of respect for the family’s privacy, we ask that you refrain from reaching out to them directly right now.  Please take care ...Continue Reading

Congratulations to Dr. Claudia V. Schrader, President of York College/CUNY, on her inclusion in City & State’s Trailblazers in Higher Education list.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/president-claudia-schrader-featured-in-city-states-trailblazers-in-higher-education ...Continue Reading

York College celebrated the commitment and contributions of its faculty and staff during its annual Years of Service Recognition Ceremony, honoring employees who have dedicated between 5 and 45 years of service to the institution and its students.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/york-college-recognizes-its-longstanding-faculty-and-staff ...Continue Reading

York College celebrated the commitment and contributions of its faculty and staff during its annual Years of Service Recognition Ceremony, honoring employees who have dedicated between 5 and 45 years of service to the institution and its students.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/york-college-recognizes-its-longstanding-faculty-and-staff ...Continue Reading

 *Walk‑It‑Out Wednesdays are back!*    Dear Campus Community,   The campus community is invited every Wednesday from* June 3 through August 19* for a refreshing mid‑week wellness break.*Event Details* • Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. • Location: York College Track & Field • Who: All are welcome Whether you stop by for a few laps or stay for the full hour, come move, connect, and recharge with colleagues in a fun and supportive environment./Step into wellness—one walk, one breath, one Wed ...Continue Reading

Rip the Runway: Students, Faculty and Staff Edition, held on May 7, was everything it promised to be and more. Organized and emceed by Randy Houston of the Admissions Office and Theater Department, the event transformed the atrium into a lively runway filled with music, energy, and plenty of style.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/rip-the-runway-celebrates-fashion-confidence-and-community-1 ...Continue Reading

Rip the Runway: Students, Faculty and Staff Edition, held on May 7, was everything it promised to be and more. Organized and emceed by Randy Houston of the Admissions Office and Theater Department, the event transformed the atrium into a lively runway filled with music, energy, and plenty of style.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/rip-the-runway-celebrates-fashion-confidence-and-community-1 ...Continue Reading

*May IT Update**Closing Out Spring and Preparing for a Busy Summer* A message from York College Information Technology*Dear York College Community,* As the spring semester comes to a close, I want to recognize the tremendous work completed across York College and thank our campus partners for helping make the semester a success. May was an especially active month for Information Technology. Along with supporting daily campus operations, York IT advanced several major priorities, including student email outreach, commenc ...Continue Reading

  Dear Faculty, As we conclude the academic year, I want to thank you for your dedication and hard work. It has been a wonderful year, culminating in an exuberant Commencement that celebrated the success of our students and the impact of your efforts.*Enrollment and Course Scheduling* We experienced increased enrollment this year and will continue to build on this positive trend. In collaboration with the Deans and Department Chairs, we are focusing on proactive course scheduling to reduce cancellations. Sections ...Continue Reading

Dr. Aamir Rashid, assistant professor of Supply Chain Management in the Department of Business and Economics, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Feliks Gross and Henry Wasser Award for Outstanding Research for Assistant Professors, one of the most distinguished research honors conferred across the City University of New York (CUNY) system.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/dr-aamir-rashid-receives-prestigious-feliks-gross-henry-wasser-research-award ...Continue Reading

Dr. Aamir Rashid, assistant professor of Supply Chain Management in the Department of Business and Economics, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Feliks Gross and Henry Wasser Award for Outstanding Research for Assistant Professors, one of the most distinguished research honors conferred across the City University of New York (CUNY) system.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/dr-aamir-rashid-receives-prestigious-feliks-gross-henry-wasser-research-award ...Continue Reading

Dear York College Community,   We are writing to inform you of important cybersecurity and privacy concerns regarding the use of the cloud-based service Read.ai. Read.ai is a tool that can join online meetings, transcribe discussions, and summarize communications.  Recent guidance from our Central Office has identified significant risks associated with its use across CUNY.*Key Concerns:**Privacy Risks:* Read.ai may access and transcribe meetings without all participants’ awareness, potenti ...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 the refresher course in ...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 8, 2026, through Friday, August 14, 2026.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 Friday, June 19th), and Independence Day (observed on Friday, July 3th) shall be the same ...Continue Reading

Dear Faculty and Staff,Faculty and researchers are invited to submit manuscripts for a special issue of the Journal of Global Operations and Strategic Sourcing (indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, ABDC Journal Quality List, and Chartered Association of Business Schools) titled “Emerging Perspectives on Technology-Enabled Global Operations and Supply Chain Resilience.”  The issue is guest edited by Dr. Aamir Rashid (Department of Business and Economics, York College - CUNY). This special issue invites conceptual, emp ...Continue Reading

*Enrollment & Retention Management Update - June 2026**5/31/2026* Dear Campus Community,   Please find attached the Enrollment & Retention Management Update for *June 2026. *In addition to reporting enrollment targets, we are also providing a list of important dates and recruitment activities. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need more information.  *_Enrollment:_* This chart below reflects our *Fall 2026* numbers as of* May 31, 2026.* In addition, ...Continue Reading

 SHSPP Dean Candidate Presentations Today   Good Morning York Community, The Search Committee for the position of Dean of the School of Health Sciences and Professional Programs (SHSPP) will hold presentation interviews today,  June 1, in room 2M04, according to the following schedule: 1st interview: 10:00 am 2nd interview: 12:00 pm 3rd interview: 2:00 pm *Calendar*   Visit the online calendar for the latest updates.* * * Communications & Marketing*_Share Your Story__Su ...Continue Reading

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Sharing a Webinar presented by John Jay Human Resources========================================================================================================= Dear Colleagues,  We are pleased to invite you to another *Webinar on Medicare A&B taking place on Thursday, June 4, 2026 from 1:30pm - 2:30pm *for anyone interested in participating please *click on the link below to register*.   *This webinar will be presented by CUNY Approved - NYC Department of Aging HIICAP and is OPEN TO ALL EM ...Continue Reading

Hello PSC Community The HEO Screening Committee for Spring 2026 has been postponed until June 22, 2026. HEO Reclassification submissions will continue to be received until *June 10, 2026.* Thank you, R. Carmel BoyleExecutive DirectorOffice of Human ResourcesYork College/CUNY718-262-5259    *From:* Carmel Boyle *Sent:* Friday, October 10, 2025 10:53 AM*To:* staff-ft@PROTECTED; faculty-ft@PROTECTED*Subject:* York College: HEO Screening Committee Schedule for AY2026 Dear York Colleagues&n ...Continue Reading

  Dear Faculty and Staff, With only days remaining before the University-wide compliance training *deadline on* *Friday, May 29*, immediate action is required across all departments. York College’s current completion rates remain below University expectations, and there has been insufficient movement in recent weeks. Every supervisor and department leader must actively identify and directly follow up with outstanding employees daily until all required trainings are completed. *All faculty and staff w ...Continue Reading

AY 2025-2026 President’s ReportReflecting on Our Progress, Looking Ahead and Rising Dear York College Community, As we approach the close of the academic year, I would like to take a moment to reflect on our shared journey over the past several months and to express my deepest gratitude to each of you who have contributed to the continued strength and vibrancy of York College. This academic year our campus has been a place of energy, engagement, and meaningful progress. Across classrooms, offices, and sha ...Continue Reading

President’s Monthly UpdateMay 2026 It seems like just yesterday when I wished everyone a Happy Academic New Year, now here we are!    Before delving in to my May update, please note the following matter of high importance.University TrainingsWith the compliance deadline for university-wide trainings rapidly approaching, immediate action is required. York College remains below expected completion rates, with little recent progress.All faculty and staff are expected to complete required trainings by cl ...Continue Reading

Dr. Anthony Sparacino, a political science professor in the Department of Behavioral Sciences, recently received the 2026 Feliks Gross Endowment Henry Wasser Award for Outstanding Research for Assistant Professors.The prestigious award is presented annually to exceptional junior faculty across the CUNY system. Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/dr-sparacino-receives-top-psc-cuny-research-award ...Continue Reading

Dr. Anthony Sparacino, a political science professor in the Department of Behavioral Sciences, recently received the 2026 Feliks Gross Endowment Henry Wasser Award for Outstanding Research for Assistant Professors.The prestigious award is presented annually to exceptional junior faculty across the CUNY system. Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/dr-sparacino-receives-top-psc-cuny-research-award ...Continue Reading

Former Student Government senator and president Joah Joseph is preparing to graduate as a member of York College’s Class of 2026 and will begin a paid summer internship aligned with long-term career goals. Throughout the York experience, Ms. Joseph sought mentorship and fully engaged in campus life with the support of the college community. This summer, Ms. Joseph will serve as a servant-leader intern at Queens Community House for seven weeks following training in Knoxville, Tennessee. Read the full article: https://www ...Continue Reading