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

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

Good afternoon York Colleagues York Human Resources will be hosting a Benefits Fair. Date: Wednesday, October 16Time: 12:00pm – 3:00PMLocation: AC-2D01 Faculty Dining Room See you There! Thank you, Office of Human ResourcesYork College/CUNY718-262-5259     ...Continue Reading

Dear York College Community:     I am writing to notify you that CUNY’s Board of Trustees adopted a revised *_Policy on Sex-Based Misconduct_* (“the Policy”), effective August 1, 2024, based on the newly revised Title IX regulations issued by the United States Department of Education earlier this year.       Title IX is a federal civil rights law that was passed as part of the Education Amendments of 1972 and has been central in addressing sex-based discrimination in higher educ ...Continue Reading

*To the York College Community,* As part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our campus community, I would like to inform all students of a new policy regarding evening access to certain areas of the Academic Core building. Beginning in October 2024, we ask that all students move to the 1st and 2nd floors by 9:50 PM, Monday through Saturday. Additionally, on Sundays, we ask that students relocate to the 1st and 2nd floors by 3:00 PM if they wish to remain on campus after classes finish ...Continue Reading

Dear Faculty, I am pleased to share with you the following *Call for Proposals* for use of $150,000 of Foundation Funds from the New York City Football Club. The College is in receipt of the first $2 million of the $7.5 million total donation. These funds will be allocated to full-time and part-time faculty for a number of projects including: ●       Supporting the cafeteria renovations ●       Providing van transportation for our Athletics program and th ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: President Claudia Schrader’s employee initiative takes off with its first Employee of the Month recipient selected and celebrated. https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/employee-of-the-month-kicks-off-with-first-recipient ...Continue Reading

The College Community: The Cardinal Cafe will be closed tomorrow, Friday October 4th and will open and resume normal hours on Monday October 7th  Thank you.  /  Eduardo Rios//                                                              Office: 718-262-2104//  Vice President for Finance & Administration //        ...Continue Reading

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an international initiative designed to empower individuals to take proactive steps to protect their online security. This year, the theme is *“Secure Our World,”* emphasizing the importance of safeguarding our personal data and digital interactions amid increasing cyber threats. York is excited to support this global effort in partnership with CUNY, US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA).   Throughout O ...Continue Reading

*October Check your Pension Month!*  During the month of October you should take the time to contact your pension plan to verify that they have the accurate number of years of employment and retirement savings associated with your years of employment.  You can elect to enroll in a tax deferred annuity like TIAA City University of New York | Home (tiaa.org), TRS, or The TDA Program (trsnyc.org) plan which is for TRS members only.   The New York State Deferred Compensation plan 457(b) New York St ...Continue Reading

President’s Update- September 2024 Dear College Community, Welcome to the 2024-25 academic year. It’s hard to believe that it’s October already! Time is flying and the semester is moving quickly. After a quiet summer, it has been great to see our corridors, classes and myriad of events and meetings come to life with students, faculty and staff.   I am grateful to have Marcia Comrie rejoin the Office of Communications to capture the best parts of our academic year.  Please join me in welcoming he ...Continue Reading

As a reminder, the Employee Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response Course (ESPARC) and the Workplace Violence Prevention (WVP) training are now available for the 2024-2025 academic year.  Full-time employees will have until May 30th, 2025 to complete the training, while part-time employees should complete the training during this current semester to ensure their completion is logged by the University. All employees are required to complete this annual compliance training, which is ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: York College is proud to announce that professors Emily Verla Bovino (Project Lead, Performing and Fine Arts) and Dawn Roberts-Semple (Co-Investigator, Earth and Physical Sciences) are part of a project team that has been awarded a 2024 ACLS Digital Justice Seed Grant. https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/professors-awarded-acls-digital-justice-seed-grant ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: York College is proud to announce that professors (Project Lead, Performing and Fine Arts) and (Co-Investigator, Earth and Physical Sciences) are part of a project team that has been awarded a . https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/professors-awarded-2024-acls-digital-justice-seed-grant ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: Not even a persistent drizzle on the morning of Saturday September 28 could dampen the spirit of eager runners gathered at York College for the Third Annual Q5K Run/Walk event. https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/crowd-gathers-for-q5k-run-from-yorks-campus-and-around-jamaica ...Continue Reading

Dear York Colleagues,  The CUNY Employee Assistance Provider CCA will be hosting a zoom meeting on *_Thursday October 15th_* for Employees. To learn more about their offerings, services and how they can support you as an employee – please register and join their program overview.  *Topic: CCA Employee Assistance Program Overview*Time: Oct 15, 2024 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Please Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82149128880?pwd=yRocLDTi96rP5tTNZzIArd328lJIkd.1 Meeting ...Continue Reading

*NYCERS Lunch & Learn Seminar**October 10, 2024*  NYCERS is inviting current members and prospective members to register for the Lunch & Learn on *October 10* at *12PM*. The webinar is open to *Tier 4* and *Tier 6* members. When: October 10, 2024, 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: 62/5, 55/25, 57/5, and 63/5 Plans  *Participants must register in advance for this webinar at: *_https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_syTzEHJ9R_eoqU0gd7l7zA_ ...Continue Reading

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an international initiative designed to empower individuals to take proactive steps to protect their online security. This year, the theme is *“Secure Our World,”* emphasizing the importance of safeguarding our personal data and digital interactions amid increasing cyber threats. York is excited to support this global effort in partnership with CUNY, US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA).   Throughout ...Continue Reading

Interim President Dr. Claudia Schrader will deliver the York College/CUNY 2024 State of the College address on Thursday, October 24, noon to 2 p.m. in the Lecture Hall (3D01) in the Academic Core Building. Please RSVP at https://www.york.cuny.edu/events/state-of-the-college ...Continue Reading

The York College 2024 Annual Security Report will be available for viewing on our college website as of October 1, 2024.  The web address is: 2024 Annual Security Report - Public Safety - York College (cuny.edu) The report is also available in hard copy from the Public Safety Office, 718-262-2222. The Annual Security report includes crime statistics for the calendar years 2021-2023. The statistics include crimes reported to the Public Safety Office, data received from our local NYPD precinct, 103rd preceinct, as ...Continue Reading

*Remote Device Inventory Update:*   If you have or depend on a York issued remote computing device, this announcement is for you.   Please take a moment to register any York-issued devices you use for remote work by filling out our quick and easy *Remote Device Registration Form*.(Below)   By completing this, you'll help us: Ensure all devices are secure and up to date Identify any potential upgrades or replacements for older devices Plan future procurement based on the results This is part of our ong ...Continue Reading

_www.cuny.edu/alert_ Dear CUNY Community,  The CUNY Alert system notifies the CUNY community when a natural or man-made disaster strikes. To ensure that you receive CUNY Alerts at your desired contact points, we will be conducting a test of the system for all CUNY students, faculty and staff on *Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:10am* (or 10/10 at 10:10am).  Please be sure to update your contact information including your SMS / Text messaging preferences. You can do this by logging into _CUNYfir ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: It was a momentous evening filled with joy and emotion as the 2024-2025 York College Student Government Association (SGA) executive board was formally sworn in by Judge Cassandra Johnson, Justice of NYS Supreme Court. The ceremony, held last Tuesday in the faculty dining room, was attended by SGA  family members, friends, and classmates. https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/queens-supreme-court-justice-administers-oath-to-newly-elected-sga-executive-officers ...Continue Reading

Dear Colleagues, The General Education Assessment Committee (GEAC) and the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Planning (OIESP) cordially invite you to a workshop on: Expanding Assessment of Critical Thinking to Upper-Division Courses on _Tuesday, October 29, 2024 from 12:30-1:45pm on Zoom._* **What*: Expanding Assessment of Critical Thinking to Upper-Division Courses*When*: October 29, 2024 from 12:30-1:45pm*Where*: Zoom*Host*: Phebe Kirkham, Chair of GEAC*Register: *https://us02web.zoom.us/me ...Continue Reading

Dear Campus Community,   The annual downtown Jamaica Queens 5K Walk/Run will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28. The walk/run will start (and end) outside of the York College Performing Arts Center on Guy R. Brewer Boulevard with a 6:45 a.m. check-in and 8 a.m. start (rain or shine).  The awards ceremony starts at 10 a.m.   *Road Closures:  Saturday, September 28, 2024*   *5:00 a.m. –* Guy R. Brewer Blvd. between Liberty and Archer Avenues will be closed to all vehicular traffic, allowing time ...Continue Reading

Join us for Fall 2024 Cardinal Spirit Week. Let's show York College Pride and participate! https://www.york.cuny.edu/events/2024-cardinal-spirit-week *Oct 7 - Red Day* *Oct 8 - Cosplay or Character Day* *Oct 9 - Decades Day* * * *Oct 10 - Fashion Day* (Dress to Impress!) * * *Oct 11 - Game On Favorite Jersey Day* Presented by The Senior Committee in partnership with the Office of Student Activities For more information please visit The Office of Student Activities in room AC-1E01   ...Continue Reading

*Remote Device Inventory Update:*   If you have or depend on a York issued remote computing device, this announcement is for you.   Please take a moment to register any York-issued devices you use for remote work by filling out our quick and easy *Remote Device Registration Form*.(Below)   By completing this, you'll help us: Ensure all devices are secure and up to date Identify any potential upgrades or replacements for older devices Plan future procurement based on the results This is part of our ong ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: Twelve York College students recently attended an Advocacy Education Day event to learn and contribute as participants. https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/nursing-students-participate-in-the-2024-advocacy-education-day ...Continue Reading

Dear York College Community, On behalf of the York College Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Planning, we are pleased to provide you with several important updates.* **Institutional Research*The York College Annual Factbook, Fall 2023 is now available on the OIESP intranet.  The Factbook was revised to include:Licensing Exam Results at York College An expanded College Profile Spring Enrollment and FTE Trends Student Financial Aid for Undergraduate Students and Full-Time First-Time Freshm ...Continue Reading

Dear Campus Community,   The annual downtown Jamaica Queens 5K Walk/Run will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28. The walk/run will start (and end) outside of the York College Performing Arts Center on Guy R. Brewer Boulevard with a 6:45 a.m. check-in and 8 a.m. start (rain or shine).  The awards ceremony starts at 10 a.m.   *Road Closures:  Saturday, September 28, 2024*   *5:00 a.m. –* Guy R. Brewer Blvd. between Liberty and Archer Avenues will be closed to all vehicular traffic, allowing time ...Continue Reading

Date: September 24, 2024 To: York College Family/ Faculty & Staff From: Claudia Schrader, Interim President Re: Commitment to Diversity, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action in Employment York College and the City University of New York (CUNY) have a long-standing commitment to diversity and equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. Senior management at York fully supports policies and practices to foster non- discrimination, affirmative action, diversity and inclusion, in the workplace and our community ...Continue Reading

September 26, 2024To: The York College CommunityFrom: Trustee Herminia Palacio, Ph.D. HPChair, York College Presidential Search CommitteeSubject: President Search Progress ReportA nationwide search for the individual who will be the next President of York College is underway. Advertisements for the position have appeared in: /Chronicle of Higher Education, The New York Times, Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, EdSurge, HigherEdJobs.com, Hispanic Outlook, Inside Higher Ed, Journal of Blacks in Hig ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: This is the first progress report on York College’s presidential search process. https://www.york.cuny.edu/president/leadership-transition/president-search-progress-report ...Continue Reading

      It is with pleasure that we announce *Kim Melendez, *Director of the Student Counseling Center as York College’s very 1st Employee of the Month! The nomination for Kim illustrated examples of excellence including: Kim’s compassionate and empathetic approach to students, ensuring that each individual feels heard and supported. Kim’s leadership role in the development of new initiatives, such as the "Group Chat" Peer Support Program, her collaboration with colleagues to devel ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: Carmel Boyle would like to recall the message, "September 2024 - Employee of the Month - Winner! ". ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: Carmel Boyle would like to recall the message, "September 2024 - Employee of the Month - Winner! ". ...Continue Reading

 It is with pleasure that we announce *Kim Melendez* as York College’s very 1st Employee of the Month!The nomination for Kim illustrated examples of excellence including: Kim’s compassionate and empathetic approach to students, ensuring that each individual feels heard and supported. Kim’s leadership role in the development of new initiatives, such as the "Group Chat" Peer Support Program, her collaboration    with colleagues to develop and implement programming like ‘Wellness Wednesdays’ ...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

 Dear York Colleagues  The Professional Development & Learning Office (PDL) of University Human Resources is excited to offer sessions provided by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) for the Fall 2024 semester. Employees can find the Fall 2024 Course Catalog here. The cost for attending a session ranges from $75 to $300 per person. */ /**Registration Process:*1.  *Supervisor Approval: *Obtain approval from your supervisor before registering for any profes ...Continue Reading

Dear Campus Community,   The annual downtown Jamaica Queens 5K Walk/Run will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28. The walk/run will start (and end) outside of the York College Performing Arts Center on Guy R. Brewer Boulevard with a 6:45 a.m. check-in and 8 a.m. start (rain or shine).  The awards ceremony starts at 10 a.m.   *Road Closures:  Saturday, September 28, 2024*   *5:00 a.m. –* Guy R. Brewer Blvd. between Liberty and Archer Avenues will be closed to all vehicular traffic, allowing time ...Continue Reading

*Affected Application: *FileNet*    * *Service Impact: *Unavailable*     * *Impacted Locations: *All Colleges*      * *Impacted Users: *All Users*           * *Start Time:  *6PM on 09/27/24 *End Time:   *6PM on 09/29/24* *  CIS is scheduled to conduct maintenance on the FileNet system from 6:00 PM on Friday, September 27, 2024, through 6:00 PM on Sunday, September 29, 202 ...Continue Reading

Interim President Claudia Schrader will deliver the York College/CUNY 2024 State of the College address on Thursday, October 24, noon to 2 p.m. in the Lecture Hall (3D01) in the Core Building. Please RSVP at https://www.york.cuny.edu/events/state-of-the-college ...Continue Reading

Dear Campus Community,   The annual downtown Jamaica Queens 5K Walk/Run will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28. The walk/run will start (and end) outside of the York College Performing Arts Center on Guy R. Brewer Boulevard with a 6:45 a.m. check-in and 8 a.m. start (rain or shine).  The awards ceremony starts at 10 a.m.   *Road Closures:  Saturday, September 28, 2024*   *5:00 a.m. –* Guy R. Brewer Blvd. between Liberty and Archer Avenues will be closed to all vehicular traffic, allowing time ...Continue Reading

*The Flexible Spending Account Open Enrollment 2025*The Flexible Spending Open Enrollment Period will be from _September 23, 2024 – November 8, 2024_ for the effective date January 1, 2025. Employees can download the forms to enroll and get information on the about the Healthcare (HCFSA) and the Dependent Care Assistance (DeCAP) Flexible Spending Account programs at https://www.nyc.gov/site/olr/fsa/fsa-forms-and-downloads.pageThe first payroll deduction will begin on the second paycheck in January 2025.Current 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 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

Dear Colleagues,   Join us for two CUNY-wide training sessions on _Transfer Explorer (T-Rex)_ and its _Transfer Plans_ feature. T-Rex helps students explore how their credits transfer across CUNY colleges using real-time data from CUNYfirst and Degreeworks. The Transfer Plans feature, developed with community college feedback, supports students by allowing them to log their academic goals early, ensuring a smoother transfer process. These transfer plans are also available to four-year colleges in ...Continue Reading

*Service Impact*: WIFI Network  *Impacted Locations*: Campus  *Impacted Users*: All *Start Time*:  10:00 PM on 9/23/2024 *End Time*:   11:00 PM on 9/23/2024 The intermittent WiFi issues experienced earlier today have been resolved. However, to fully restore service, we need to restart our ClearPass servers. If you are on campus during this emergency maintenance, you may experience temporary disruptions to the WiFi service. After the maintenance is complete, if you are unable to c ...Continue Reading

We are receiving reports that YCWIFI and YCGuest WIFI networks are unavailable this morning. The Edu Roam WIFI seems to be fine. Our Networking team is investigating. To access the Edu Roam WIFI use your CUNYfirst credentials. We will keep you posted. YorkIT ...Continue Reading

IT is planning a maintenance window for Saturday September 21 , 2024 between 3pm and 4pm. During the maintenance window we do not expect any disruptions to any other services. If you experience any issues after the update, please either send a message to _helpdesk@PROTECTED_ or open a YConnect IT Incident. York College Information Technology Services ...Continue Reading

Welcome Back!  On behalf of the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, I’d like to thank you for your support and partnership in “seating the class” this Fall. With your support, we implemented a number of recruitment initiatives from the Strategic Enrollment Management Plan and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.York increased our enrollment from 6161 in Fall 2023 to 6244 this Fall, coming 56 students short of our goal ...Continue Reading