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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dear York College Community,   We are writing to inform you of important cybersecurity and privacy concerns regarding the use of the cloud-based service Read.ai. Read.ai is a tool that can join online meetings, transcribe discussions, and summarize communications.  Recent guidance from our Central Office has identified significant risks associated with its use across CUNY.*Key Concerns:**Privacy Risks:* Read.ai may access and transcribe meetings without all participants’ awareness, potenti ...Continue Reading

Dear Faculty and Staff of York College,   The State of New York, Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG) requires all State employees (full- and part-time) to complete ethics training annually.  Employees must complete a "live" training once every other year, and may take an online "refresher" course during the intervening years.  For more information about the online course, and to determine if you are eligible to take the refresher course in ...Continue Reading

Dear York ColleaguesThe University has announced that the Central Office and college campuses will once again participate in the four-day summer workweek, which will be in effect during the period of Monday, June 8, 2026, through Friday, August 14, 2026.All full-time employees (excluding Campus Security and all 220 Skilled Trades titles*) are eligible to participate. Practices for the workweeks that include Juneteenth (observed on Friday, June 19th), and Independence Day (observed on Friday, July 3th) shall be the same ...Continue Reading

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dear York College Community, Please see attached for an important MSCHE Accreditation Update. Thank youThe MSCHE Self-Study Steering Committee ...Continue Reading

Dear York College Community, As the academic year comes to a close, I am pleased to share the following documents have been uploaded to the OIESP website: *Assessment*Academic Program Handbook - Institutional Effectiveness & Strategic Planning - York CollegeCUNY York College Licensure Pass Rates - York College / City University of New York - York College *Research*Student Success Outcomes: Fall 2024 First-time, Full-time Baccalaureate Degree-Seeking Cohort - Institutional Effectiveness & Strategic ...Continue Reading

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

Faculty in York College’s Department of History, Philosophy, and Anthropology have spent the academic year spotlighting the rich history and contributions of African Americans in the United States through a series of public programs on campus and across the region.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/faculty-spotlight-african-american-legacy-through-exhibits-community-outreach ...Continue Reading

Faculty in York College’s Department of History, Philosophy, and Anthropology have spent the academic year spotlighting the rich history and contributions of African Americans in the United States through a series of public programs on campus and across the region.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/faculty-spotlight-african-american-legacy-through-exhibits-community-outreach ...Continue Reading

Dear York College Community, Celebrate the incredible achievements of the CUNY York College Class of 2026! 🌟 Tune in early! Our livestream broadcast begins at 9:15 A.M. EST with a special pre-show celebration featuring a beautiful slideshow of our graduates and heartfelt best wishes, messages, and congratulations from friends, family, and the York community. Grab your tissues, find your graduate, and get ready for the official 56th Commencement Ceremony kicking off at 10:00 A.M. EST as we honor our gradu ...Continue Reading

Good morning,  *_Enrollment:_* This chart below reflects our *Fall 2026* numbers as of* May 25, 2026.* In addition, I've attached the CUNY Dashboard Report, also dated *5-25-26*. This report compares our enrollment with the other CUNY colleges.*_Enrollment Target_**UPDATE*: CUNY has increased our enrollment target from 6720 to 6750. Our Enrollment Target is now 6,750 students; we are currently at 2,420 students. *_Date to Date Comparison:_* May 25,  2026 2,420 May ...Continue Reading

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

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*Affected Service*: Wi-Fi*Service Impact*: Resolved *Impacted Locations*: York faculty/staff Time Reported: 9:30 AM on 05/21/26 The Wi‑Fi issue reported yesterday was resolved last night around 11:40pm.  All services are now operating normally. We appreciate your patience while York IT investigated and addressed this issue.  If you continue to experience any issues, please contact your local IT Service Desk @ 5300 or email _helpdesk@PROTECTED_. Thank you,  *YorkIT* ...Continue Reading

This week, the New York City Office of Talent and Workforce Development (NYC Talent), and the City University of New York (CUNY) announced a $5.3 million investment to launch “CUNY Tech Futures,” an innovative program that will empower more than 2,500 students at 12 CUNY campuses per year – including York College --over the next three years with the skills needed to build their own career pathways for the AI and emerging technology jobs of today and the future. Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/ ...Continue Reading

Dear Campus Community, Education is a powerful tool. Through the _NAACP’s Inspire Initiatives_, barriers are breaking down and pathways for success are building for the next generation of leaders. Thanks to generous donors, NAACP’s Inspire Initiatives are advancing efforts to ensure equity in educational opportunities that prepare students for success in school, work, and life. *Interested applicants can explore scholarship opportunities and the eligibility requirements for each at **_naacp.org/scholarshi ...Continue Reading

Dear Faculty,      I am writing to inform you of an important change to the timesheet submission process for full time faculty. This updated procedure is intended to streamline administrative workflows and reduce unnecessary paperwork while ensuring accurate reporting of leave.*What Is Changing*** Effective* 6/1/26* full time faculty will no longer be required to submit biweekly timesheets. Instead: • Department administrators will submit the regular biweekly timesheets for faculty when no leav ...Continue Reading

Dear Faculty, On behalf of the General Education Assessment Committee (GEAC), I am pleased to share the Assessment Plan for York College General Education. This plan details the third round of assessment of general education at York. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact a member of GEAC. Have a wonderful summer! Best,Lori on behalf of GEAC Lori Hoeffner, PhDVice President, Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic PlanningAccreditation Liaison Officer (ALO ...Continue Reading

*York College Staffing Update 5/2**1/2026*/*Includes updates from April 2026/Separation*Employee Name**Title**Department**New Contact**Email*Thomas KirbyStationary EngineerB&GJohn Mezzacappa_jmezzacappa@PROTECTED_Daniela OrtaCUNY Office AssistantYork ITGreg Vega_gvega@PROTECTED_New hire*Employee Name**Title**Department**Email*Andrew CollinsMaintenance WorkerB&G_acollins1@PROTECTED_Department Transfer*Employee Name**Title**Department*Michele HardyAdministrative AssistantOIESPArina LeybovichFinancial Aid CoordinatorFinanc ...Continue Reading

*All the computers in your area are scheduled to be rebooted during the night starting at 10 PM, Thursday, May 21st.* 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, May 21st. 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?*   Thes ...Continue Reading

The Center for Global Engagement (CGE) at the College of Staten Island sponsored an Educational and Cultural Tour to Peru from April 2 through April 10, 2026. A total of 20 CUNY faculty, alums, and staff participated in this professional development initiative, including three faculty members from York College - Dr. Dawn Roberts-Semple, Dr. Virginia Thompson, and Dr. Yonghong McDowell. Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/report-on-educational-and-cultural-tour-to-peru-april-2-10-2026 ...Continue Reading

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

*Dear York College Faculty, Staff, and Students,* We are currently experiencing an issue impacting Wi‑Fi connectivity across campus. Our IT team is actively investigating and working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible.   We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. Updates will be communicated promptly once service has been fully restored. Thank you.  *YorkIT* ...Continue Reading

The Campus Community, The Completion of Phase I of the Bathroom ADA Upgrade project, at the Academic Core Building (ACB), is delayed. The initial completion date was scheduled for June 30th, the delay could be 2 - 4 months and is attributed to a concurrent project to update the existing Fire Alarm (FA) system, per the National (Fire Protection Code (NFPA) 101.   Be advised that this delay will also impacts the opening of the new student game room (ACB Rm.1E01).  Excuse any inconvenience caused by the del ...Continue Reading

*Affected Application: *Linux Servers* Service Impact:  *Intermittent *: *(CUNY Login Self-Service) and multiple applications may experience intermittent service disruption (see list below) *         Impacted Locations: :   *All Campuses and Central* Impacted Users:  *All Users*          **Change Number: *CHG0036420* Start Time:  *6PM on 05/20/26* End Time:   *11:59PM on 05/20/26**Central Office Linux ...Continue Reading

*All the computers in your area are scheduled to be rebooted during the night starting at 10 PM, Thursday, May 21st.* 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, May 21st. 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?*   Thes ...Continue Reading

Dear York College Community including Cardinal Students, Staff and Faculty: Please be advised that interview presentations for the finalists for the Associate Provost will be held on the scheduled dates and times:*Candidate 1:*  Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. in Room 2M05*Candidate 2:* Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in Room 2M05*Candidate 3:* Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in Room 2M04 We encourage members of the campus community to attend and participate in t ...Continue Reading

Congratulations to the SEEK Program graduating class of 2026 - celebrating their hard work, achievements, and the exciting journey ahead!Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/seek-celebrates-the-class-of-2026-while-honoring-a-legacy-of-opportunity-and-excellence ...Continue Reading