During the past week, all Moodle undergraduate degree courses were transferred to the new reclass platform. This week, we have been fixing sporadic glitches experienced by some instructors, as well as completing graduate courses transfer. Aside from an issue with CrowdMark, for which we are waiting for CrowdMark’s input, we believe that most if not […]
Community Communications
10 ways York is keeping our community safe from COVID-19
As Toronto moves to Stage 3, the gradual reopening of our campuses will continue to be guided by public health and government guidelines. Within those guidelines, the goal is to limit use of campus facilities to the most critical activities for students, faculty and staff in ways that put the health and safety of our […]
Community Update #9 - Fall Convocation Update
Dear York Community, After careful consideration, given the ongoing public health concerns resulting from COVID-19 and the restrictions on public gatherings, York University, Ryerson University, Seneca College, and the University of Toronto, have made the difficult decision not to hold in-person fall convocation ceremonies. Although each institution will have a unique approach to fall convocation, […]
Community Update #8 - Update Regarding Winter 2021 Term
York University’s Senate Executive Committee has recently approved the extension of the Principles to Guide Fall 2020 Graduate and Undergraduate Course Planning to the Winter 2021 term. This means the same fundamental approach to course delivery in the Fall will also apply for the Winter 2021 term. The guidelines are premised on preparing for online […]
Community Update #7 - Preparing for a new academic year
Dear Colleagues, As a follow-up to the communication I sent out on Friday, July 31, I am writing to provide further details about what you can expect from the University in the coming weeks and months. As I indicated last week, while Toronto has moved to Stage 3, the pandemic is still ongoing. The gradual […]
Community Update #6 - Toronto in Stage 3 – What it means for York
Dear Colleagues, Now that Toronto has joined the rest of the GTA in moving to Stage 3, I wanted to write with an update on what it means for York. As always, our first priority is the health and safety of the entire York community. As the pandemic is ongoing, public health guidelines are still […]
Community Update #5 - Staff and Faculty well-being
Dear York Community, Let me start by thanking you for your continued commitment in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It has disrupted our lives at both work and home, and I am both proud and grateful to be part of a community that continues to put our students first. Since March, I know you have […]
Community Update #4 - York University Libraries - Fall Planning
Dear Instructors, In preparation for the Fall semester, York University Libraries (YUL) has adapted its services to support online learning and research. This communication provides an overview of YUL resources and answers some frequently asked questions to help you plan your upcoming courses. Listed below are sections on the many ways the Libraries has adapted […]
Community Update #3 - York Makes the Wearing of Non-Medical Mouth and Nose Coverings Mandatory on Campus
To the York University Community As of Friday, July 10 2020, the wearing of non-medical mouth and nose coverings is mandatory at York University, where maintaining two-metre physical distancing is not possible or predictable in common and shared spaces within buildings, on both the Keele and Glendon campuses. These spaces include, but are not limited […]
Community Update #2 - Travel Guidance Communications
Dear York Community, Due to the ongoing effects of COVID-19 in international and national contexts, York University is providing an update to the travel guidance issued on April 14, 2020. What does this mean for you? International Mobility Programs for Students (Exchanges, Internships, Co-op & Other Programs) The University has made the difficult decision to cancel or […]
