The College Community: Mayor Adams has issued a travel advisory for Tuesday night, when heavy rain and wind gusts up to 60 mph are expected to hit the city. The region is mobilizing for a wet, blustery Tuesday into Wednesday as 2 to 4 inches of rain along with heavy winds descend upon it, potentially causing flooding, blowing debris, coastal flooding, and widespread power outages. Due to the forecast of inclement weather, please take the following steps to ensure safety and protect our facilities before leaving to ...Continue Reading

 Good day York Community,In order to meet the mission, goals and initiatives of York College in the coming academic year, and to provide for the needs of York College's students, while continuing to extend flexibility in scheduling for its staff, the College will be returning to and requiring staff members to work a minimum of 80% of their work week in person for the fall and spring semester. This means eight in-person days and two remote days every two weeks for full-time staff.  This will go into e ...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 employees, COE ...Continue Reading

Renovated sports structure at York College gets $8.1M facelift in Jam.https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/track-and-field-reno ...Continue Reading

Dear York College Community, The weekly registration dashboard has been updated on the intranet. If you have problems accessing the page, please clear your web browser’s cache. For questions, please contact VP Karen Williams or Nicholas Jones, Executive Director of Enrollment Management. Thank you.The Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Planning   ...Continue Reading

Good morning York Colleagues The CUNY Four Day Work Week for Summer 2024 will be ending on August 9, 2024. York College will resume regular operations starting the week of August 12, 2024. Thank you, R. Carmel BoyleExecutive DirectorOffice of Human ResourcesYork College/CUNY718-262-5259    *From:* Carmel Boyle *Sent:* Monday, June 10, 2024 9:26 AM*To:* staff-ft@PROTECTED*Subject:* Reminder- Four Day Week - Summer 2024 Begins this Week      To All Full Time Non-Teaching I ...Continue Reading

*****The Office of Student Activities invites you to the Back-to-School Fair****https://www.york.cuny.edu/events/student-activities-and-acs-back-to-school-fair*  York College ID is required to gain entry for all Students, Faculty & Staff*When:* August 12, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM *Where:* Academic Core Building Ampitheater (Outside the Cafeteria)  *Contact Name:* Rachael Walton *Contact Phone:* 718-262-2286 The event includes:*Live Music* *Giveaways* *Refreshments ...Continue Reading

Greetings,        I am writing to announce a fellowship program sponsored by the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute. While not offered annually, the Faculty Fellows program has a long history of supporting research by CUNY scholars dedicated to Italian-American and/or Italian Diaspora studies. To that end, I am attaching the call for proposals for this latest round of fellowships.     Best,  Derrick Brazill, PhD Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs AC-2H07 York ...Continue Reading

York College Student Wellness and Resources recently participated in the CUNY-wide celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Anniversary.https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/yc-cuny-ada-34bday ...Continue Reading

Good Morning York Community, We are excited to invite you to join the York Cardinals Crew Team for the Jamaica Q 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, September 28, 2024. 25 COMPLIMENTARY REGISTRATIONS!  FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE! If you are unable to walk or run, please consider volunteering or coming out to support and scream for our participants on the route.    Go to the link below for information and the course map.https://events.elitefeats.com/24jamaicaq ...Continue Reading

Dear York College Community, The weekly registration report has been uploaded to the intranet. If you have a problem accessing the file, please clear your web browser’s cache. For questions, please contact VP Karen Williams or Nicholas Jones, Executive Director of Enrollment Management. Thank you.The Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Planning   ...Continue Reading

Dear York Colleagues CCA, CUNY’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider is hosting two seminars to learn more about their services and how they can support you as an employee. CCA@YourService supports leaders, managers and employees everyday with the issues that affect their organization, their work teams, as well as their personal lives. Whether you’re managing performance challenges, workplace conflict, organizational change, or a personal family matter, *CCA@YourService* can support you in developing strateg ...Continue Reading

Registration for the Social Justice Summer Camp at York College for youngsters entering grades 3-8 is currently open. Taught by the York Scholars, activities include STEM, the Arts, and Health and Phys Ed. Registration and tuition are free. Space is limited. Register now at socialjusticesummercamp.gmail.com ...Continue Reading

Hello Cardinals!   Take advantage of this opportunity.  Upskilling III is a reputable program that offers free classes to all (unemployed or under-employed community members and College students 18 years of age or older). Our goal is to equip you with the skills and knowledge to become employed, if unemployed, or if employed, move up the ladder at your current job or seek out and obtain a new better job. You can also use this opportunity to increase your knowledge and skills, and earn a certifi ...Continue Reading

A national search for the next permanent president of York College has launched and CUNY has partnered with the firm Isaacson Miller. https://www.york.cuny.edu/president/leadership-transition/search-for-next-permanent-president-launched ...Continue Reading

602 graduates of the SUNY-Queens Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) getting ready to ‘walk this way’ (as RUN DMC would say) into careers as security guards, certified coders and billers, home health/ personal care aids, Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) workers or this way into their first college class that was music to my ears.https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/eoc-2024grads ...Continue Reading

Dear York Colleagues,     I am happy to announce our fall New Student Orientation (NSO) will take place on August 8, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. in the gym and the Academic Core Building. Student check-in will occur at 9 a.m., an hour before the program begins.  New students receive an e-mail invitation with a link to the NSO webpage where they can register.     Our program will include inspiring words from Vice President Karen Williams and AVP/Dean of Students James Salnave of ...Continue Reading

This $7.5 million pledge, beginning with $2 million available immediately to York College, will fund health and wellness, athletics, and other programshttps://www.york.cuny.edu/news/new-york-city-fc-makes-multi-million-philanthropic-gift-to-york-college ...Continue Reading

Dear York College Community, The registration dashboard has been updated: https://www.york.cuny.edu/institutional-effectiveness/facts/intranet/fall2024_weeklyregistrationdashboard_asof20240718.pdf  If you have a problem accessing the file, please clear out your web browser’s cache. For questions about the data, please contact VP Karen Williams or Nicholas Jones, Executive Director of Enrollment Management. Have a good weekend.Lori Lori Hoeffner, PhD (she/her)Assistant Vice President, Office of ...Continue Reading

(This version corrects the date of Labor Day)   Take advantage of this opportunity.  Upskilling III is a reputable program that offers free classes to all (unemployed or under-employed community members and College students 18 years of age or older). Our goal is to equip you with the skills and knowledge to become employed, if unemployed, or if employed, move up the ladder at your current job or seek out and obtain a new better job. You can also use this opportunity to increase your knowledge a ...Continue Reading

Hello Cardinals!   Take advantage of this opportunity.  Upskilling III is a reputable program that offers free classes to all (unemployed or under-employed community members and College students 18 years of age or older). Our goal is to equip you with the skills and knowledge to become employed, if unemployed, or if employed, move up the ladder at your current job or seek out and obtain a new better job. You can also use this opportunity to increase your knowledge and skills, and earn a certifi ...Continue Reading

*Greeting, Cardinals!* We hope you are rejuvenating, relaxing, and having some fun this summer! As the Fall semester will begin on August 28th, we encourage you to enroll in classes today. Enrolling today gives you the advantage of securing your preferred class schedule and ensuring that you can take the courses you need for your academic goals. Don't miss out on this opportunity to start the semester off right by making progress towards your degree. To make enrollment as easy as possible, we have Express Enrollment Day ...Continue Reading

Hello Cardinal family, We are delighted to introduce Josue Thelusma as the new director of the Student Health Services Center at York. Josue's wealth of experience in healthcare management and public health is matched only by his strong commitment to enhancing student well-being and academic success. Josue, a proud Cardinal and York College alum, holds a master's of Exercise Science in Clinical Exercise Physiology from Long Island University, Brooklyn, and a bachelor's in Kinesiology from CUNY/ ...Continue Reading

Colleagues,   Good morning. Attached is an updated version of CUNY’s Uniform Grade Symbols and Guidelines, effective Fall 2024. This document was revised following extensive consultation with stakeholders across the university, including, but not limited to, the Council on Academic Policy, the University Faculty Senate, Office of Student Affairs, campus enrollment management and financial aid officers, and representatives from academic advisement.  Among the most significant changes to note:   The l ...Continue Reading

Good afternoon York Community Please see the attached and the link below for the updated medical plan rates. July 2024 At A Glance Rate Chart EMPLOYEES ONLY_revised 6.25.24.xlsx. (nyc.gov).  Thank you, R. Carmel BoyleExecutive DirectorOffice of Human ResourcesYork College/CUNY718-262-5259     ...Continue Reading

Dear York College Community, The weekly registration report has been uploaded. If you have trouble accessing the report, please clear the cache in your browser. For questions, please contact VP Karen Williams or Nicholas Jones, Executive Director of Enrollment Management. Thank youLori Lori Hoeffner, PhD (she/her)Assistant Vice President, Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic PlanningMSCHE Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO)CUNY York Collegelhoeffner@PROTECTED718.262.3806  ...Continue Reading

Dear Cardinals, Do you require guidance with your FAFSA, TAP and NYS Dream Act applications for college? Are you feeling unsure about how to answer certain questions? We're here to help! Receive personalized support from financial aid professionals. We can address your questions and aid you in completing your applications.*Event Details:**Date:* July 13th *Time:* 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM *Location:* Academic Core Building, Welcome Center *Contact Phone:* 718-262-2708 *Contact Email:* _welcomecenter@PROTEC ...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 live ethics training once every two years.  In order to bring all employees of York College into compliance, we are scheduling several "Live" (via Zoom) ethics training sessions in July.  */IF YOU HAVE ATTENDED THE COELIG COMPREHENSIVE ETHICS TRAINING COURSE IN THE PAS ...Continue Reading

Dear York Community NYCERS is hosting a lunch-time pension seminar! Come learn about: • The benefits available to you at retirement • Purchasing previous service (buyback) • Loans • How to register for and use your MyNYCERS account, the easiest and quickest way to manage your pension  There will also be a question and answer session where general questions will be answered.  *WHO*: You can attend the seminar if you are: • A Tier 4/Tier 6 member enrolled in the 62/5, 55/25, 57/5 or 63/5 Plan OR • A prospec ...Continue Reading

Happy Summer Colleagues:I hope everyone is enjoying the warmer weather and (slightly) slower pace of Summer. The Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management is in high gear assisting students with Direct Admission, Registration, and (believe it or not) Orientation.Thank you to our Faculty who volunteered to participate in Express Advisement, which was offered to continuing students, concurrently with Express Enrollment for our new students. Thank you to our colleagues in the Welcome Center, “Big Five “ offices ...Continue Reading

Good morning York Community Providing you with the NYC Workers Bill of Rights. Thank you, R. Carmel BoyleExecutive DirectorOffice of Human ResourcesYork College/CUNY718-262-5259   ...Continue Reading

Dear York College Community, The weekly registration report has been uploaded to the intranet. If you have difficulty opening the file, please clear your web-browser’s cache. If you have questions, please contact VP Karen Williams or Nicholas Jones, Executive Director of Enrollment Management. Have a nice weekend.Lori Lori Hoeffner, PhD (she/her)Assistant Vice President, Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic PlanningMSCHE Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO)CUNY York Collegelhoeffner@PR ...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 live ethics training once every two years.  In order to bring all employees of York College into compliance, we are scheduling regular "Live" (via Zoom) ethics training sessions.  */IF YOU HAVE ATTENDED THE COELIG COMPREHENSIVE ETHICS TRAINING COURS ...Continue Reading

*Greetings York Community,** We are thrilled to continue the DEI Workshops and Training Sessions, made possible through the CUNY Anti-Bias Grant and organized by the Office of Diversity & Compliance in collaboration with the DEI Committee.**Throughout the spring semester and now the summer session, we have introduced various workshops and training sessions aimed at promoting inclusivity and prevent discrimination within our community. We are excited to bring you the following workshop:* ...Continue Reading

*Greetings York Community,** We are thrilled to continue the DEI Workshops and Training Sessions, made possible through the CUNY Anti-Bias Grant and organized by the Office of Diversity & Compliance in collaboration with the DEI Committee.**Throughout the spring semester and now the summer session, we have introduced various workshops and training sessions aimed at promoting inclusivity and prevent discrimination within our community. We are excited to bring you the following workshop:* ...Continue Reading

*Greetings York Community,** We are thrilled to continue the DEI Workshops and Training Sessions, made possible through the CUNY Anti-Bias Grant and organized by the Office of Diversity & Compliance in collaboration with the DEI Committee.**Throughout the spring semester and now the summer session, we have introduced various workshops and training sessions aimed at promoting inclusivity and prevent discrimination within our community. We are excited to bring you the following workshop:* ...Continue Reading

Dear York College Community,   We are thrilled to invite you to the York College Multicultural Fest on *Tuesday, June 25th, at 12:00 PM in the York College Amphitheater*. This special celebration will honor our vibrant diversity, recognizing Caribbean Heritage Month, LGBTQ+ PRIDE, and the upcoming 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).   Join us for an afternoon filled with food, music, and fellowship, as we come together to appreciate and embrace our diverse identities and shared expe ...Continue Reading

Adult Learning Center hosts Spring GED GraduationJun 21, 2024 09:49 AMhttps://www.york.cuny.edu/news/adult-learning-center-hosts-spring-ged-graduation ...Continue Reading

Good morning, The weekly registration report has been uploaded to the OIESP website. If you have any questions, please contact VP Karen Williams or Nicholas Jones, Executive Director of Enrollment Management. Thank youLori   Lori Hoeffner, PhD (she/her)Assistant Vice President, Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic PlanningMSCHE Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO)CUNY York Collegelhoeffner@PROTECTED718.262.3806  ...Continue Reading

Dear York Colleagues:The upcoming primary election is Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Here is the link for the *CUNY Time to Vote* Notice to Employees Voting FAQs can be found at _https://www.vote.nyc/page/faqs_.   Employees are eligible for voting leave only if they do not have four (4) consecutive hours either between the opening of the polls and the beginning of their working shift, or between the end of their working shift and the closing of the polls; and   Employees who do not have a four (4) hour window are ...Continue Reading

Hello York Colleagues,  You are invited to attend the next NY’s 529 College Savings plan Webinar.  You will learn how the program will provide an affordable way to save for tuition, certain room and board expenses, books and other qualified higher education programs.  There is no savings minimum.  To learn more about the NY’s 529 program, please visit www.ny529atwork.org or you can attend the webinar on: *When:* Tuesday – June 25, 2024*Time: *  12 pm*Register in advance for ...Continue Reading

Dear CUNY Faculty, Staff and Students, Participants needed to participate in a study about the effectiveness of microdosing cannabis for symptom relief. The study is open to individuals 18 years old or older who have used cannabis for either medicinal or recreational purposes. The research will investigate how cannabis can help in relieving pain, anxiety, and insomnia. The study is conducted under the approval of the Institutional Review Board with the reference number #IRB 2024-0272. If you are interested in participa ...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 live ethics training once every two years.  In order to bring all employees of York College into compliance, we are scheduling several "Live" (via Zoom) ethics training sessions in May.  */IF YOU HAVE ATTENDED THE COELIG COMPREHENSIVE ETHICS TRAINING&nbs ...Continue Reading

Dear York College Community, The weekly registration report has been uploaded to the OIESP intranet: https://www.york.cuny.edu/institutional-effectiveness/facts/intranet/fall2024_dailyregistrationdashboard_asof202400613.pdf If you have questions, please contact VP Karen A. Williams, or Nicholas Jones, Executive Director of Enrollment Management. Thank youLori Lori Hoeffner, PhD (she/her)Assistant Vice President, Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic PlanningMSCHE Accreditation Liaison ...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 live ethics training once every two years.  In order to bring all employees of York College into compliance, we are scheduling several "Live" (via Zoom) ethics training sessions in May.  */IF YOU HAVE ATTENDED THE COELIG COMPREHENSIVE ETHICS TRAINING&nbs ...Continue Reading

York College and CBOs Building Partnerships for a Brighter Future (Page 16)Jun 12, 2024 01:07 PMhttps://www.york.cuny.edu/news/york-college-and-cbos-building-partnerships-for-a-brighter-future-page-16 ...Continue Reading

QNS: York College Celebrates 54th Commencement, Welcomes Class of 2024 as CUNY AlumniJun 12, 2024 12:59 PMhttps://www.york.cuny.edu/news/qns-york-college-celebrates-54th-commencement-welcomes-class-of-2024-as-cuny-alumni ...Continue Reading

 Hello York Community,                        You are invited to join your colleagues for a chance to learn about healthy tips and tricks on managing your health!  We are offering the WorkWell NYC Virtual Workshop on Zoom – “Love Your Heart” where you will learn the risks and the health impact of high blood pressure and understand how to prevent and manage it. After you register online, you will a ...Continue Reading

*Greetings York Community,** We are thrilled to continue the DEI Workshops and Training Sessions, made possible through the CUNY Anti-Bias Grant and organized by the Office of Diversity & Compliance in collaboration with the DEI Committee.**Throughout the spring semester and now the summer session, we have introduced various workshops and training sessions aimed at promoting inclusivity and prevent discrimination within our community. We are excited to bring you the following workshops: ...Continue Reading

President’s Monthly MessageMay 2024 Dear College Community, Since joining York in January,  I have maintained relentless focus on enrollment, facilities, finances and accreditation/assessment.  The only priority item I have not yet broached is the area of experiential learning I hope to do so in the coming weeks.   With that said, the past month has been both sobering and celebratory.  Many civil rights movements have been started on college campuses, from earth day, to the first ...Continue Reading