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

*Dear Faculty and Staff,* We would like to inform you of an upcoming update to the Zoom Workplace application scheduled for *May 4*. (according to Central Office) As part of this update, Zoom will introduce a refreshed look and feel across the platform. This includes a cleaner, more streamlined interface designed to improve usability and make everyday collaboration more efficient. Core features such as Meetings, Team Chat, and Whiteboard will reflect this updated experience, along with enhancements to Zoom Docs and ...Continue Reading

  Good afternoon York Campus Community,      I am pleased to share several important updates that reflect continued momentum in advancing York College’s academic mission, research capacity, and student success.        York College has been awarded *$2.12 million* in Congressionally Directed Spending for Fiscal Year 2026. This includes $*1.09 million to support K–12 STEM education*, implemented in partnership with the Teacher Education Department and the Earth and Physic ...Continue Reading

Colleagues,In support of the mission of the Center for Students with Disabilities, CTLET is forwarding the below announcement about a series of workshops on accommodating students with a specific focus on the CUNY Accommodate system. From the Center for Students with Disabilities:/As some of you may know, there have been quite a few changes around the process of accommodating students with disabilities in CUNY. A lot of processes and procedures have been modified, even as our overall goal of assisting students with dis ...Continue Reading

Dear York College Community, As part of York's Middle States Self-Study Steering Committee's commitment to keeping the college community fully informed about our Self-Study activities, please find attached to this email our latest Accreditation Update. In it, you'll find information about the ongoing process for conducting our self-study, including timelines for the Fall 2026 semester, and information about two upcoming college forums, where we will discuss our high-level findings so far. These forums will oc ...Continue Reading

Dear Faculty and Staff, As part of the recent CUNY-wide student email transition, York College students now have new official email addresses. This change is part of the University’s move to a single, modern Microsoft 365 student email environment designed to improve security, reliability, and communication across all CUNY campuses.*Why You May Be Receiving Autoreplies* If you email a student’s previous address, you may receive an automatic reply indicating that the old mailbox is no longer in use and that your message ...Continue Reading

 Dear Campus Community, This year’s Executive Leadership Breakfast will bring together students, faculty, and campus partners for an inspiring conversation about how strategic community investments can create meaningful change in neighborhoods like Queens. Our featured speaker, * Robert Simmons III, Vice President of US Social Impact & Community Engagement and Executive Director of the National Grid Foundation, *will share real‑world examples of how companies, colleges, and communities collaborate to expan ...Continue Reading

Dear Faculty and Staff,As part of the recent transition to the new CUNY student email system, please be aware that student email addresses have changed.To support our students and ensure effective communication, we kindly ask that you:[*]Update any saved contact lists, distribution lists, or communication tools to reflect the new student email format (e.g. jane.doe99@PROTECTED) [*]Anticipate that some students may still be in the process of completing MFA setup or accessing their new accounts [*]Allow flexibility during ...Continue Reading

Good morning,  *_Enrollment:_* This chart below reflects our *Fall 2026* numbers as of* April 12, 2026.* In addition, I've attached the CUNY Dashboard Report, also dated *4-12-26*. This report compares our enrollment with the other CUNY colleges..*_Enrollment Target_* Our Enrollment Target is 6,720 students; we are currently at 1,357 students. *_Date to Date Comparison:_* April 12,  2026 1357 April 12, 2025 1108 We are *22.5%* higher in our enrollment than we ...Continue Reading

Colleagues, How does your ideal classroom look like?  Please take a minute to let us know!  We got the go-ahead to design one classroom (approximately 25 students) with features that can support active learning pedagogy.  Which features can be a model, for which classrooms, for how many instructors, …?  The ETA for this “model” classroom is Fall 2026.  We'd love to receive your input (CUNY login required) by EOD April 13!   May you enjoy Spring, its promise of renewal! GreetGreet Van ...Continue Reading

 You’re Invited! Spergel Lecture Series: The Alchemy of Stars Guest Lecturer - Jennifer Johnson, Ph.D., the Henry L. Cox Professor of Astronomy at The Ohio State University   Monday, April 20, 2026 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.Faculty Dining Room – 2D01​*Register Online*.For more information, contact Interim Associate Provost Timothy Paglione at tpaglione@PROTECTED. *THIS WEEK AT YORK* *Calendar*  Visit the online calendar for the latest updates.* * * Communications & Marketing*_S ...Continue Reading

 The Office of Academic Affairs invites applications from full-time York College faculty (tenured, tenure-track, lecturers) to participate in a 2026-2027/ /_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, whether they are books, articles, book chapters, or other ...Continue Reading

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

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**   Dear York College Family, The Professional Development & Learning Office is pleased to announce that a CUNY Fleet Driver Training session has been scheduled for the following date:         *Remote Session Thursday April 30, 2026 @ 6:00pm via Zoom*    If you attend the remote session, *you must have your camera on during the entire duration of the session. *Attendance will be taken before and after the session to confirm employees have co ...Continue Reading

*****Affected Application: *FileNet*    Service Impact: *Unavailable*     Impacted Locations: *All colleges*       Impacted Users: *All users*           Change Number: *CHG0036201* Start Time:  *6PM on 04/17/26* End Time:  *9PM on 04/17/26**CIS will perform FileNet maintenance on Friday, April 17th, from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM. FileNet Datacap, Student Document Upload self-service, and UAPC application ...Continue Reading

 You’re Invited! Spergel Lecture Series: The Alchemy of Stars Guest Lecturer - Jennifer Johnson, Ph.D., the Henry L. Cox Professor of Astronomy at The Ohio State University   Monday, April 20, 2026 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.Faculty Dining Room – 2D01​*Register Online*.For more information, contact Interim Associate Provost Timothy Paglione at tpaglione@PROTECTED. *THIS WEEK AT YORK* *Calendar*  Visit the online calendar for the latest updates.* * * Communications & Marketing*_S ...Continue Reading

 The Office of Academic Affairs invites applications from full-time York College faculty (tenured, tenure-track, lecturers) to participate in a 2026-2027/ /_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, whether they are books, articles, book chapters, or other ...Continue Reading

Jeremiah Aneke is not one to procrastinate when he sets his sights on a goal. The Abuja, Nigeria–born Queens resident has been named valedictorian of the Class of 2026 after completing his four-year degree in just two and a half years.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/from-marine-to-mastery-studio-art-major-named-valedictorian-of-the-class-of-2026 ...Continue Reading

Jeremiah Aneke is not one to procrastinate when he sets his sights on a goal. The Abuja, Nigeria–born Queens resident has been named valedictorian of the Class of 2026 after completing his four-year degree in just two and a half years.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/from-marine-to-mastery-studio-art-major-named-valedictorian-of-the-class-of-2026 ...Continue Reading

President’s Monthly UpdateMarch 2026 I hope this update meets you in great health and spirits, that your Easter and Passover were fulfilling and that you are enjoying your Spring Break.  It’s hard to believe we have a few weeks left until the end of the semester.  Before I share updates from March, please take note of the following:*6th Annual Assessment *Celebration: April 23 @12:15pm -1:45pm (FDR-2D01) Registration is required: _https://yorkcuny.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0J7pC4iDbOxx ...Continue Reading

 Dear Campus Community, This year’s Executive Leadership Breakfast will bring together students, faculty, and campus partners for an inspiring conversation about how strategic community investments can create meaningful change in neighborhoods like Queens. Our featured speaker, * Robert Simmons III, Vice President of US Social Impact & Community Engagement and Executive Director of the National Grid Foundation, *will share real‑world examples of how companies, colleges, and communities collaborate to expan ...Continue Reading

Dr. Remi Alapo, Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of History, Philosophy, and Anthropology at York College, CUNY, has been elected Vice President of the New York African Studies Association (NYASA), a distinguished organization dedicated to promoting scholarship, teaching, and dialogue on Africa and the global African diaspora.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/dr-remi-alapo-elected-nyasa-vice-president-named-2026-conference-chair ...Continue Reading

Dr. Remi Alapo, Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of History, Philosophy, and Anthropology at York College, CUNY, has been elected Vice President of the New York African Studies Association (NYASA), a distinguished organization dedicated to promoting scholarship, teaching, and dialogue on Africa and the global African diaspora.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/dr-remi-alapo-elected-nyasa-vice-president-named-2026-conference-chair ...Continue Reading

York College recently launched “Faculty in Motion” a new online series designed to spotlight the scholarship, creativity, and impact of our distinguished faculty. The series highlights the dynamic work being produced across disciplines and offers insight into how faculty research, teaching, and community engagement shape the intellectual life of the college.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/professor-elizabeth-quaye-innovating-accounting-education-and-expanding-student-engagement ...Continue Reading

York College recently launched “Faculty in Motion” a new online series designed to spotlight the scholarship, creativity, and impact of our distinguished faculty. The series highlights the dynamic work being produced across disciplines and offers insight into how faculty research, teaching, and community engagement shape the intellectual life of the college.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/professor-elizabeth-quaye-innovating-accounting-education-and-expanding-student-engagement ...Continue Reading

*Dear York College Community*, I hope you are enjoying a productive and well-deserved spring break. This period is one of our most critical operational windows, as IT takes full advantage of reduced campus activity to perform upgrades, enhancements, and strategic work that strengthen our overall technology environment. Throughout March, our efforts focused on reinforcing the foundation of York’s digital ecosystem while advancing several key strategic initiatives. These included continued infrastructure modernization, en ...Continue Reading

***Dear Faculty and Staff,****We want to share an important cybersecurity awareness update issued by multiple U.S. government agencies, including the FBI and CISA.**What’s happening Federal agencies have identified ongoing cyber activity targeting certain industrial and building‑control systems used across the United States. These systems are commonly found in places like utilities, facilities operations, and infrastructure environments—not personal computers.**In some cases nationwide, this activity has caused operatio ...Continue Reading

Dear Faculty and Staff, We would like to inform you of an upcoming update to the Zoom Workplace application scheduled for *May 4*. (according to Central Office) As part of this update, Zoom will introduce a refreshed look and feel across the platform. This includes a cleaner, more streamlined interface designed to improve usability and make everyday collaboration more efficient. Core features such as Meetings, Team Chat, and Whiteboard will reflect this updated experience, along with enhancements to Zoom Docs and ...Continue Reading

 You’re Invited! Spergel Lecture Series: The Alchemy of Stars Guest Lecturer - Jennifer Johnson, Ph.D., the Henry L. Cox Professor of Astronomy at The Ohio State University   Monday, April 20, 2026 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.Faculty Dining Room – 2D01​*Register Online*.For more information, contact Interim Associate Provost Timothy Paglione at tpaglione@PROTECTED. *THIS WEEK AT YORK* *Calendar*  Visit the online calendar for the latest updates.* * * Communications & Marketing*_S ...Continue Reading

*Dear Faculty and Staff,* We would like to inform you of an upcoming update to the Zoom Workplace application scheduled for *May 4*. (according to Central Office) As part of this update, Zoom will introduce a refreshed look and feel across the platform. This includes a cleaner, more streamlined interface designed to improve usability and make everyday collaboration more efficient. Core features such as Meetings, Team Chat, and Whiteboard will reflect this updated experience, along with enhancements to Zoom Docs and ...Continue Reading

York College, in coordination with the City University of New York (CUNY), will transition student email services to a new CUNY-wide Microsoft 365 student email system. This initiative provides students with one secure email mailbox and login across all CUNY colleges, improving communication reliability and integration with Microsoft 365 tools. The transition will take place during Spring Break 2026, and the new student email accounts will be ready when students return to campus.*Effective Date: Monday, April 13, 2026* ...Continue Reading

 Dear Campus Community, This year’s Executive Leadership Breakfast will bring together students, faculty, and campus partners for an inspiring conversation about how strategic community investments can create meaningful change in neighborhoods like Queens. Our featured speaker, * Robert Simmons III, Vice President of US Social Impact & Community Engagement and Executive Director of the National Grid Foundation, *will share real‑world examples of how companies, colleges, and communities collaborate to expan ...Continue Reading

Dear Campus Community, It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Maria Carolina Assmann, the beloved wife of our Chief Assmann. During this incredibly difficult time, we hold Chief Assmann and his family close in our thoughts and hearts, and extend our deepest condolences to them. For those who would like to pay their respects and support the family, visitation and a prayer service will be held at: R. Stutzmann & Son224-39 Jamaica Ave, Queens Village, NY 11428 Tuesday, April 7, 202 ...Continue Reading

 Dear Campus Community, It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Maria Carolina Assmann, the beloved wife of our Chief Assmann. During this incredibly difficult time, we hold Chief Assmann and his family close in our thoughts and hearts, and extend our deepest condolences to them. For those who would like to pay their respects and support the family, visitation and a prayer service will be held at: R. Stutzmann & Son224-39 Jamaica Ave, Queens Village, NY 11428 Tuesday, April ...Continue Reading

A graduating Teacher Education student has been named salutatorian of the York College Class of 2026 and is ready to embrace the responsibilities of a career in teaching. Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/future-educator-redda-das-named-salutatorian-of-the-class-of-2026 ...Continue Reading

A graduating Teacher Education student has been named salutatorian of the York College Class of 2026 and is ready to embrace the responsibilities of a career in teaching. Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/future-educator-redda-das-named-salutatorian-of-the-class-of-2026 ...Continue Reading

 You’re Invited! Spergel Lecture Series: The Alchemy of Stars Guest Lecturer - Jennifer Johnson, Ph.D., the Henry L. Cox Professor of Astronomy at The Ohio State University   Monday, April 20, 2026 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.Faculty Dining Room – 2D01​*Register Online*.For more information, contact Interim Associate Provost Timothy Paglione at tpaglione@PROTECTED. *THIS WEEK AT YORK* *Calendar*  Visit the online calendar for the latest updates.* * * Communications & Marketing*_S ...Continue Reading

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

Good morning,  *_Enrollment:_* This chart below reflects our *Fall 2026* numbers as of* April 5, 2026.* In addition, I've attached the CUNY Dashboard Report, also dated *4-5-26*. This report compares our enrollment with the other CUNY colleges..*_Enrollment Target_* Our Enrollment Target is 6,720 students; we are currently at 1,250 students. *_Date to Date Comparison:_* April 5,  2026 1250 April 5, 2025 921 We are *35.7%* higher in our enrollment than we were ...Continue Reading

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

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Save the Date!CUNY Employee Assistant provider CCA is excited to invite you to participate in our upcoming session on Autism Overview delivered by subject matter expert, Michelle Niehues, a sought-after professional with years of experience in this topic. Michelle Niehues will give you the opportunity to engage directly with all of your questions and comments will be responded to in a manner which is appropriate for this session. We are excited to bring you this session and are confident that you will find it well worth ...Continue Reading

The 2026 Eighth Annual CUNY Neurodiversity Conference on Friday (March 27) brought together students, faculty, and staff at the Graduate Center in Manhattan for a day of learning, dialogue, and community. The event highlighted CUNY’s ongoing commitment to access, equity, and inclusive excellence for students with disabilities.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/cuny-neurodiversity-conference-highlights-student-voice-and-inclusive-excellence ...Continue Reading

The 2026 Eighth Annual CUNY Neurodiversity Conference on Friday (March 27) brought together students, faculty, and staff at the Graduate Center in Manhattan for a day of learning, dialogue, and community. The event highlighted CUNY’s ongoing commitment to access, equity, and inclusive excellence for students with disabilities.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/cuny-neurodiversity-conference-highlights-student-voice-and-inclusive-excellence ...Continue Reading

Dear York Colleagues Each year our office receives FMLA sick leave requests and at times, our employees transition to unpaid leave as they have exhausted their annual and sick leave. To learn how you can donate sick or annual leave to help our community employees, please see the CUNY Dedicated Sick Leave Program. Eligibility and forms are located on the CUNY site. Some employees have excess sick or annual leave, and it can be put to good use supporting an employee in need. Please contact our office if you wis ...Continue Reading

***Service Impact*: WIFI Network *Affected Application*: ClearPass *Impacted Locations*: Campus *Impacted Users*: All*Start Time*:  10:00 PM on 4/4/2026*End Time*:   11:30 PM on 4/4/2026 The WiFi servers will be upgraded during the maintenance window. If you are on campus during this period, you may experience temporary disruptions to the WiFi service. After the maintenance is complete, if you are unable to connect to your desired WiFi network, please "Forget" ...Continue Reading

 Dear Campus Community, This year’s Executive Leadership Breakfast will bring together students, faculty, and campus partners for an inspiring conversation about how strategic community investments can create meaningful change in neighborhoods like Queens. Our featured speaker, * Robert Simmons III, Vice President of US Social Impact & Community Engagement and Executive Director of the National Grid Foundation, *will share real‑world examples of how companies, colleges, and communities collaborate to expan ...Continue Reading

The Campus Community, The Cardinal Kitchen will be closed April 2 – April 10. The Café will be open April 2 and back again April 6 -9 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Best wishes for a wonderful Spring Break and looking forward to seeing you again on April 13th. Thank you,  Eduardo Rios Vice President for Finance & Administration               Chief Financial Officer/ Chief Facilities Officer       ...Continue Reading

***Celebrate Earth Day with York College-CUNY!*   Join us on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, for a special Earth Day planting project starting on the York College Plaza! Bring your green thumbs and help us fill the planters from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.   This meaningful initiative, organized by the Office of the President, Institutional Advancement/Marketing & Communications, and the Senate Committee for Campus Environment & Facilities will honor the memory of the late Professor and Alumna Winsom ...Continue Reading