Dear Colleagues,    If you are interested in teaching a Writing Intensive (WI) course at York in the Summer/Fall of 2026, the Writing Intensive Advisory Committee (WIAC) invites your proposals by *February *9th, 2026.  We are currently reviewing proposals for:  ·       New ad hoc WI sections or courses for Summer/Fall 2026 ·       Continuing ad hoc WI sections or courses for Summer/Fall 2026 /Please note that the process for su ...Continue Reading

*Affected Application*: WiFi Service*Service Impact*: WIFI Network *Impacted Locations*: Campus *Impacted Users*: All*Start Time*:  10:00 PM on 2/7/2026*End Time*:   11:00 PM on 2/7/2026 York College WiFi will be updated. If you are on campus, you may experience disruption in WiFi service during the maintenance window. After the maintenance, for any reason if you cannot connect to desired  WiFi network , "Forget" the WiFi network on your device and reconnect.    ...Continue Reading

The work of four faculty members in York’s English Department is highlighted in the latest issue of WSQ (Women’s Studies Quarterly). The issue, titled “Body Matters,” was co-edited by Professors Andie Silva and Shereen Inayatulla, and features written contributions from Professor Raquel Coy (Lecturer and Writing Across the Curriculum Coordinator) and Professor Tuka Al-Sahlani (Adjunct Lecturer and doctoral student/Digital Fellow at the CUNY Graduate Center).Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/engl ...Continue Reading

Dr. Dawn Roberts-Semple, associate professor in the Department of Earth and Physical Sciences, has been selected to receive a Sandi Cooper Award, for which she graciously mentions a team of participants in her community work.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/professor-roberts-semple-to-be-honored-with-special-award ...Continue Reading

Dear York College Community, Welcome to the spring semester! The Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Planning is pleased to share the following information with you: 2024 Report on the CUNY Undergraduate Student Experience Survey - Institutional Effectiveness & Strategic Planning - York College Dining Survey Fall 2025 - Institutional Effectiveness & Strategic Planning - York College February 13th from 2 to 3 p.m., *Let’s Talk Data: Student Experience Survey*: Register&nb ...Continue Reading

*York College Staffing Update 2/4/2026*/The below updates include December 2025 and January 2026/Separation*Employee Name**Title**Department**Contact**Email*Cheryma FlowersFinance AccountantBursarGeorgia Hanson_ghanson@PROTECTED_Jennifer ChinHE AssociateAcademic AdvisementKennybel Pena_kpena2@PROTECTED_Kemi WatsonParalegal/aHEOLegal OfficeRussell Platzek_rplatzek@PROTECTED_Linda HandDirectorCareer ServicesTimothy Paglione_tpaglione@PROTECTED_Kishore JagbeerElectricianB&GMario Acosta_macosta3@PROTECTED_Keith MarshallPrin ...Continue Reading

The Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC), in partnership with Deloitte, is hosting an upcoming webinar focused on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the higher education workforce and how institutions can prepare for these changes. *Webina*r: Future‑Ready Faculty and Staff: Higher Ed Workforce Strategy in the AI Era*Date:* February 17, 2026*Time:* 4:00 – 5:00 PM  This session will feature a panel of higher education leaders discussing practical strategies for workforce planning, recruitment, re ...Continue Reading

The New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS) invites you to participate in an upcoming NYCERS Lunch and Learn webinar scheduled for Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM.This opportunity is only for employees who are enrolled in Tier 4 (62/5, 55/25, 57/5) and Tier 6 (63/5) retirement plans. This session is designed to provide an overview of key pension information relevant to these tiers and to support informed retirement planning.Employees are encouraged to register in advance using the Zoom webinar link ...Continue Reading

Dr. Derrick Brazill, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, is supporting a new online forum titled celebrates faculty scholarship while inspiring student engagement.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/faculty-in-motion-provides-online-space-for-faculty-scholarship-at-york ...Continue Reading

Good morning, York College community, As of 8:00 AM today (2/4/26), the traffic signals on Guy R. Brewer Blvd., in front of the York College parking lot, are malfunctioning. NYC 311 has been notified, and additional Public Safety Officers are on location to assist with traffic flow and pedestrian safety. To help ease the morning rush, the 165th Street entrance has also been opened for parking lot access. Please allow extra travel time and use additional caution when driving or crossing in the area. Thank you for your c ...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

Dear York College Community,CUNY takes all reports of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation seriously, including incidents involving sexual misconduct. As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to ensuring a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning and working environment, CUNY has recently implemented an enhanced case management and reporting system.  This updated reporting tool streamlines the way concerns are submitted and reviewed. It is designed to strengthen transparency, improve response coordinat ...Continue Reading

 Account transactions & plan informationHave questions about your TIAA retirement plan? Whether you want to manage your contributions, set beneficiaries, or navigate required minimum distributions, we’re here to help.Call 800-842-2252, weekdays from 8 a.m.–10 p.m. (ET)  Brokerage account supportOur brokerage consultants can assist with placing orders and answering general questions about your brokerage account.Call 800-842-2252, weekdays from 8 a.m.–7 p.m. (ET)  Financial planning & advi ...Continue Reading

*Dear York College Community,* We would like to take this opportunity to update the campus on IT activities over the past month. As we begin the year, Information Technology has continued to build on its productive momentum, delivering improvements across multiple operational areas while advancing several major technology initiatives that support the campus community. Our efforts remain focused on operational excellence, service reliability, and the continuous improvement of the user experience.*New Computer Distributio ...Continue Reading

Sending again in case this got lost in your mailbox: Colleagues, Thanks to a grant from TMCF (Thurgood Marshall College Foundation)  we can continue our partnership with the /Association of College and University Educators/(ACUE) and can offer *3 ACUE faculty development opportunities this Spring 2026*. Two of the courses count towards obtaining the only nationally recognized /Certification in Effective Teaching/. Successful completion of the /Teaching with AI Quick Study/ series yields an ACUE Microcred ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: Strategic Planning Community Forum: Faculty Dear Faculty, Please join the Strategic Planning Committee to provide your feedback of the current draft. Join Zoom Meeting https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2922126537?pwd=epVZWtqIjTIzrORdaZ8hNA7AbfFWUO.1&omn=86255254325__;!!MoI8UrBbVg!7uv2FEhKBXJq1SXUvQX4ZEAyuhdWqfT2R7_cu2T8csUzdwX6NZxz2AZlWXKGPO6G98tP4lNWPV2nta_J2TxkIzL-mcqIwn4Mc6VeuSGl$ Meeting ID: 292 212 6537 Passcode: 11252024 --- One tap mobile +19292056099,,2922126537#,,,,*1125 ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: Strategic Planning Community Forum: Faculty Dear Faculty, Please just the Strategic Planning Committee to provide your feedback of the current draft. Join Zoom Meeting https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2922126537?pwd=epVZWtqIjTIzrORdaZ8hNA7AbfFWUO.1&omn=86255254325__;!!MoI8UrBbVg!_fKIyteREOgzK94x6vMUvREOPSAkgpvZfT9WoX76Yap7UpHBnNdfmr7D2fxYYQMwbCi3tQ5fzVMng1zr5MLCKWCUkx5PlU7NwZnDiKgm$ Meeting ID: 292 212 6537 Passcode: 11252024 --- One tap mobile +19292056099,,2922126537#,,,,*1125 ...Continue Reading

 The Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Planning will host a *Let’s Talk Data: Student Experience Survey Results*Date: February 13, 2026Time: 2:00 – 3:00Location: ZoomPlease Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mpWKb69kTdSD1PKupaBkygOutcomes for this Event:Interpret Key Findings Link Student Feedback to Institutional Priorities Evaluate Strengths and Areas for Improvement Apply Results to Action Planning and Continuous Improvement Participants engage in meaningful conversations that ...Continue Reading

 Hello York Colleagues CUNY hosts a webinar about the NY 529 every other 1st Wednesday. We invite you to attend the NY's 529 College Savings Webinar to learn more about your voluntary benefit. NY's 529 can help families save for a variety of college and career training expenses. This 30-minute webinar will go into a deeper on 529's and potential tax benefits for NYS tax payers. Visit www.ny529atwork.org to learn more. Please use the link below to register for an upcoming webinar.   ***INVITES YO ...Continue Reading

Dear Colleagues,    If you are interested in teaching a Writing Intensive (WI) course at York in the Summer/Fall of 2026, the Writing Intensive Advisory Committee (WIAC) invites your proposals by *February *9th, 2026.  We are currently reviewing proposals for:  ·       New ad hoc WI sections or courses for Summer/Fall 2026 ·       Continuing ad hoc WI sections or courses for Summer/Fall 2026 ///Please note that the process for submitting ...Continue Reading

*Enrollment & Retention Management Update - February 2026**1/31/2026** **CONGRATULATIONS!!!**We have _exceeded_ our overall enrollment target!!!!*   Dear Campus Community,   Please find attached the Enrollment & Retention Management Update for *February 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 be ...Continue Reading

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Colleagues, Thanks to a grant from TMCF (Thurgood Marshall College Foundation)  we can continue our partnership with the /Association of College and University Educators/(ACUE) and can offer *3 ACUE faculty development opportunities this Spring 2026*. Two of the courses count towards obtaining the only nationally recognized /Certification in Effective Teaching/. Successful completion of the /Teaching with AI Quick Study/ series yields an ACUE Microcredential.  *All courses are delivered online. &nbs ...Continue Reading

Dear Faculty and Staff, To help protect our virtual learning and meeting environments, CUNY has implemented an important update to the way publicly posted Zoom meetings must be configured. Effective immediately, any Zoom meeting link that is shared publicly (including websites, newsletters, social media, or any platform accessible without login) must be either: Password‑protected, or Restricted to authenticated users only (participants must sign in with a Zoom account to join) This requirement is intended to hel ...Continue Reading

Dr. Thinh Toan Vu, adjunct assistant professor, who teaches Foundation of Health and Well-being in the Department of Health and Human Performance, presented three research studies at the 2025 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting & Expo in Washington, D.C.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/professor-vu-presents-new-research-on-mental-health-disparities ...Continue Reading

Colleagues, Flights were resumed, people could come back from being stranded and  data could again be transferred from York to pre-populate your Syllabus in Simple. You can bet that CTLET and IT will closely work together to ensure this delay will not happen again.I am sure that by this time you have completed your syllabus.  To complete your */S/*yllabus—the bold capital S here stands for your digital syllabus created using the Simple Syllabus platform—please follow the instructions provided on the CTLET we ...Continue Reading

  Dear Members of the York College Community, The York College Charter sets forth the rights and responsibilities of the York College Senate, and provides the primary avenue for all current members of the College Community to participate in, and have a voice in the decision-making process for the College.  The Charter can impact academics, finance, facilities, shared governance, and many other aspects of the College.  The Charter is a living document that should reflect the current state and needs of the ...Continue Reading

Two Asian American professors with ties to York College have collaborated on a timely and engaging new documentary examining the growing political influence of Asian Americans.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/new-doc-by-former-colleagues-explores-asian-americans-growing-political-leadership ...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 2026, please go to ...Continue Reading

  Dear Campus Community, The Center for Inclusivity and Equal Opportunity will be offering in-person sessions of the Mandatory Understanding Title VI training on our campus.  We are excited to welcome them on March 10, 11 a.m., in 2D01. During these sessions, staff from the Center will play the required Title VI training video and then remain available for approximately 20 minutes of Q&A. Please note: *If you have already completed or plan to complete the Understanding Title VI training in Brightspa ...Continue Reading

Dear York College Community,I am writing to ask everyone to remain cautious when crossing local streets around York College, especially Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, at and near campus intersections. Guy R Brewer continues to experience heavy traffic volume, speeding, red light violations, and distracted driving, all of which present ongoing safety concerns for our students, faculty, staff, and neighbors.Over several years, Chief Assmann from Public Safety has worked closely with the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) an ...Continue Reading

Dr. Thomas Zlabinger, associate professor of music, is among York’s busiest and most accomplished faculty members. In addition to his teaching responsibilities over the past three semesters, Dr. Zlabinger has maintained a jam-packed schedule of professional leadership, scholarly activity, and creative engagement.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/music-professor-rocks-his-academic-discipline ...Continue Reading

Hello, It has been brought to our attention that there is an error in scheduling, and some calendars reflect a Senate Plenary meeting for today, January 27, 2026. *_Please be advised that there is no Senate Plenary meeting scheduled for today, January 27, 2025._* Please note that all future Senate Plenary meetings for the Spring 2026 semester will be held in Room 3D01 from 12:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the following dates: February 24, 2026 March 24, 2026 April 28, 2026 May 12, 2026  If you have an ...Continue Reading

This is a repeat message in case you have not received the below:*From: *York ctlet <ctlet@PROTECTED>*Date: *Friday, January 23, 2026 at 1:16 PM*To: *faculty-ft@PROTECTED <faculty-ft@PROTECTED>, faculty-pt@PROTECTED <faculty-pt@PROTECTED>*Cc: *York lmshelp <lmshelp@PROTECTED>*Subject: *Be Ready for Brightspace Faculty Hello Colleagues,  As you know, we are using Brightspace exclusively for all courses now. Be ready and get started:   Make your course available to students or, to use Br ...Continue Reading

     Good Afternoon, ​York College will *resume regular in-person, on-campus classes and operations on Tuesday, January 27, 2026*. What this means for you: • All classes and campus services will operate on a regular Tuesday schedule. • Please allow extra travel time and dress warmly due to extreme cold conditions. • Facilities teams are working to ensure safe access to buildings, parking lots, and walkways. Stay informed: • Visit York College Website for updates. • Sign up for CUNY Alert for real-time not ...Continue Reading

 Dear York College Community, Welcome back to a new Spring semester at York College! I hope you are returning rested, energized, and ready for a season of growth, collaboration, and academic exploration. Each new semester brings with it a renewed sense of possibility, and I am confident that the months ahead will be filled with meaningful accomplishments for our students, faculty, and staff. I am also pleased to share an important leadership update within our academic community. Dr. Stefka Tzanova has been appoint ...Continue Reading

Dear Colleagues,    If you are interested in teaching a Writing Intensive (WI) course at York in the Summer/Fall of 2026, the Writing Intensive Advisory Committee (WIAC) invites your proposals by *February *9th, 2026.  We are currently reviewing proposals for:  ·       New ad hoc WI sections or courses for Summer/Fall 2026 ·       Continuing ad hoc WI sections or courses for Summer/Fall 2026 ///Please note that the process for submitting ...Continue Reading

Good morning York College, Please find attached the College's Reaffirmation Statement for 2026. Many thanks, Claudia Schrader, EdD President York College of the City University of New York 94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd. Queens, NY 11451 ...Continue Reading

Good morning,  *_Enrollment:_* This chart below reflects our *Spring 2026* numbers as of* January 24, 2026.* In addition, I've attached the CUNY Dashboard Report, also dated *1-24-26*. This report compares our enrollment with the other CUNY colleges..*_Enrollment Target_* Our Enrollment Target is 6,091 students, we are currently at 5,604 students. We are *92.0%* towards meeting our target.*_Date to Date Comparison:_* January 24, 2026 5,604 January 24, 2025 3,969 We are *41.2 ...Continue Reading

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Dear Faculty and Staff, As the College will be *physically closed tomorrow*, all instruction and operations will take place *fully remotely*. If you need to access your office computer or internal College resources, please use the *GlobalProtect VPN* to connect to the College network before attempting remote desktop access.* How to Access the VPN* You can find instructions and the VPN login page here:_https://www.york.cuny.edu/it/network-access/vpn_ Once connected to GlobalProtect, you may proceed to remote into y ...Continue Reading

Dear York Campus Community,As a result of the impending snowstorm, Governor Hochul has issued a _State of Emergency_ and has authorized state employees to work remotely. To ensure the safety and well-being of the CUNY community, we will shift to*_ remote operations _*on *Monday, January 26th*.* **All classes *scheduled for Monday, January 26 will be conducted remotely and all employees should work remotely, *except for essential staff* who are required to report to campus as scheduled.*Essentia ...Continue Reading

*Never Miss an Emergency: Get Real-Time Updates with CUNY Alert* Want to always be in the know? CUNY Alert is the university’s official emergency notification system. It’s here to deliver important updates straight to you—whenever you need them—by text, email, or voice message. You’ll receive timely alerts about campus emergencies and weather-related closings, helping you plan ahead and stay safe. You can customize your alerts by adding up to five email addresses and five phone numbers for text or voice messages. It’s q ...Continue Reading

Dear Student,   We hope this message finds you in good spirits. As we approach the start of the spring 2026 semester, please be advised *spring 2026 classes will not be deregistered/dropped for non-payment*.  Noted below are crucial details:   1.   *The Financial Responsibility Is Yours:* The college _will not_ automatically drop your spring 2026 courses because you have not paid your spring 2026 tuition and fees.  *If you will not attend the spring 2026 semester, you must drop y ...Continue Reading

Hello Colleagues,  As you know, we are using Brightspace exclusively for all courses now. Be ready and get started:   Make your course available to students or, to use Brightspace's terminology, _make the course active_. Ensure items in your course are set to visible (not Hidden) as needed.   Send a welcome message to students _using the Brightspace Announcements tool_.   Post an announcement asking students to set their York email as their preferred email in their CUNYfirst (CF) accou ...Continue Reading

Anyone who has ever spent time in a New York City hair salon knows it is a world unto itself --full of conversation, laughter, storytelling, and shared experience. Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/campus-play-brings-warmth-with-jajas-african-hair-braiding ...Continue Reading

York IT will be upgrading the operating system of different Cisco VoIP infrastructure components:*Starting Tuesday , January 27, 2026, at 10 pm Nightly till 1 AM* The Cisco VoIP server upgrade will continue till Thursday, January 29th. The network Team will monitor each update and only proceed with each successful implementation. Onsite phones, off site softphones and remote desktop phones may lose connectivity momentarily.  These updates are necessa ...Continue Reading

VPN client (Global Protect) will be upgraded on Friday,  January 23rd  at 10:00 AM After the upgrade the existing VPN connection will remain stable. However next time you launch Global Protect(GP) client from your remote device GP client will be downloaded and installed in the background. After installation is completed you will be prompted to login again. We do not expect any disruptions to other services.If you experience any issues after the update please either send a message to _helpdesk@PROTECT ...Continue Reading

*****All the computers in your area are scheduled to be rebooted during the night starting at 10 PM, Thursday, January 22nd.* 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, January 22nd. 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?* ...Continue Reading

The Campus College Community,We are closely monitoring forecasts indicating a significant winter storm expected to affect the New York City area Sunday through Monday, January 25–26. Snowfall, hazardous travel conditions, and freezing temperatures are expected. Forecast details regarding timing and intensity may still change as updated information becomes available.At this time, no decisions have been made regarding campus closures, class adjustments, or remote work. Any updates will be shared promptly through official ...Continue Reading