York College Staffing Update 5/21/2026 *Includes updates from April 2026 | ||||
Separation | ||||
Employee Name | Title | Department | New Contact | Email |
Thomas Kirby | Stationary Engineer | B&G | John Mezzacappa | |
Daniela Orta | CUNY Office Assistant | York IT | Greg Vega | |
New hire | ||||
Employee Name | Title | Department | Email | |
Andrew Collins | Maintenance Worker | B&G | ||
Department Transfer | ||||
Employee Name | Title | Department | ||
Michele Hardy | Administrative Assistant | OIESP | ||
Arina Leybovich | Financial Aid Coordinator | Financial Aid | ||
Andrew Collins has joined York College brining his experience in maintenance, groundskeeping and work order management to our B&G department.
Michele Hardy has transitioned to the Office of Institutional Effectiveness & Strategic Planning where she will support the goals of this office including MSCHE.
Arina Leybovich has transferred to the Financial Aid Office to support students and the goals of the college.
CUNY Compliance Trainings – Due May 29, 2026
All employees are required to complete their assigned trainings in Brightspace, the University’s new learning management system. This is the first year compliance trainings are being offered through Brightspace. We encourage all employees to log in and complete the required courses as soon as possible – if you have not completed the trainings.
Required Trainings:
- ESPARC: Employee Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response Course
- WVP: Workplace Violence Prevention Training
- GBVT: Gender-Based Violence Training (Required for HR professionals and employees who supervise at least one direct report)
- Cyber Security Training
- Understanding Title VI: Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Required for all full-time employees)
Deadlines:
- Full-time employees must complete all assigned trainings by Friday, May 29, 2026.
- Part-time employees, including adjuncts, must complete their trainings by May 29, 2026 or by the end of their employment for the semester, whichever comes first.
- Employees who become inactive in CUNYfirst will lose access to the trainings.
How to Access Your Trainings:
You have been automatically enrolled in your required compliance courses.
To get started:
- Log in to Brightspace
- Go to the "Compliance" section under My Courses
New employees will gain access the day after their CUNYfirst record becomes active.
Resources & Support:
- Employee Navigation Guide
- Compliance Training FAQs
- Need help? Russell Platzek or Virginia Rodriguez, our campus Compliance Administrators
Thank you for your continued commitment to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace for all members of the York community.
Thank you,
York College/CUNY
