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And the winners of the 2019 President’s Staff Recognition Awards are…

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York University is committed to fostering the engagement of its employees and recognizing the excellence of their contributions to our community. As in previous years, staff members nominated their colleagues, and after careful deliberation by selection committees, President & Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton is pleased to acknowledge the recipients and nominees of the 2019 President’s Staff Recognition Awards.

“From facilitating the transition to remote learning to keeping students living in residence safe and healthy, York staff have responded to the pandemic with ingenuity, dedication and compassion,” said Lenton. “Through the Staff Recognition Awards, I am delighted we have the chance to share the stories of this year’s winners and nominees, and to celebrate all York staff who continue to go above and beyond despite the challenges of the last several months.”

The winners will be honoured at an event at a later date.

This year’s recipients and nominees are:

The Ronald Kent Medal  

The medal recognizes the contributions of employees who promote and strengthen collegiality, values, and goals of York University.

Winner: Michele Millard, coordinator, Centre for Refugee Studies.

The other staff members nominated for this award are:

  • Mary Pecchia, administrative assistant, Department of Theatre, School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design;
  • Josie Sansonetti, administrative assistant, Department of Languages,Literatures & Linguistics, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies;
  • Madeleine Maleki, academic resources analyst, Faculty Affairs Support, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies;
  • Carolyn Sebastian, undergraduate program coordinator, School of Administrative Studies, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies;
  • Rod Potter, web developer, Integration, Design and Identity Services,University Information Technology;
  • Kathy Armstrong, graduate program assistant, Department of English, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies.

The Deborah Hobson York Citizenship Award

This award recognizes employees who have demonstrated a high level of service to students and who promote York’s spirit in terms of creativity, innovation and redefining the possible in service to the university community.

Winner: Yassin Handouleh, assessor, Transfer Credit and Degree Audit, Academic and Student Financial Services, Glendon.

The other staff members nominated for this award are:

  • Sheila Ferreira, apartments assignment coordinator, York University Apartments;
  • Kate Duncan, senior planner, On Campus Recruitment & Events, Recruitment;
  • Lori-AnneSantos, administrative assistant, Psychology Program, Faculty of Graduate Studies. 

The President’s Leadership Award

The President’s Leadership Award recognizes contributions that go beyond the published requirements of a position, performance levels that foster a high level of professionalism, and usually extend beyond an individual department into the University community at large.

Winner: Tuan Nguyen, manager, Library Information Systems, Library, Digital Systems & Initiatives.

The other staff members nominated for this award are:

  • Margaret Hough, director, Research and Partnerships, Office of the Dean, Faculty of Science;
  • Brad Sheeller, director, Safety and Business Operations, Office of the Dean, Faculty of Science;
  • Ross McMillan, director, Student Community & Leadership Development, Student Success Centre;
  • Dexter King, director, Procurement Services, Finance;
  • Grace Angellotti, finance officer, Vice-Provost Students. 

The President’s Voice of York Award

The Voice of York Award is given to an individual who is a first-line-of-contact person at York University. The most important voice of York is the one who makes the first contact with a visitor or a community member. Compassion and professionalism, particularly in handling difficult or sensitive situations, is essential to our work at York University.

Winner: Madeline Salzarulo, Undergraduate Program Assistant, Department of Mathematics & Statistics, Faculty of Science.

The other staff members nominated for this award are:

  • Jeanine Papacharalambous, events & communications coordinator, Advancement Services & Operations;
  • Lyna Truong, student success program administrator, Student Community & Leadership Development;
  • Patricia Di Benigno, undergraduate program administrator, Department of History, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies;
  • Esther Ng, field education program assistant, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies;
  • Diana Frasca, specialist, Strategic & Institutional Research Initiatives, Office of Research Services;
  • Emma Yuen, operations manager, Research Commons, Vice-President Research & Innovation;
  • Kuowei Lee, graduate program assistant, Department of Cinema & Media Arts, School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design;
  • Alexandra Kloczko, executive assistant, Community Support & Services;
  • Deborah Goodby, system services coordinator, Recruitment. 

The Phyllis Clark Campus Service Award

This award is presented annually to a non-academic employee of York University who has made exemplary contributions to the operations of either of York’s campuses in terms of efficiency, cleanliness, safety, security and/or other campus or plant services.   

Winner: Tom Hodgson, manager, Physical Resources, Health & Safety, Research Support, Office of the Dean, Faculty of Health. 

The other staff member nominated for this award is:

  • Graham Bell, team lead – custodian day shift, Facilities. 

The Gary Brewer Emerging Leader Award

This award is presented annually to a non-academic employee of York University who has shown tremendous promise for assuming a leadership role at the University, is known for their innovative and meaningful contributions to the effectiveness of their unit and has significantly contributed to the University’s commitment to excellence. The award recognizes and encourages early-career professionals who have demonstrated significant promise of leadership in their career. 

Winner: Julie Hard, manager, International Relations, Office of the Dean, Faculty of Health.

The other staff members nominated for this award are:

  • Scott McBride, manager, Enterprise Academic Application Services, University Information Technology
  • Anesa Albert, executive assistant to the Dean/AVP & special projects lead, Office of the Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies;
  • Carl Sachs, regional recruitment manager, Middle East, Recruitment and Admissions. 

The Harriet Lewis Team Award for Service Excellence

This award recognizes a team’s excellence in service and support to students, faculty, staff and/or other service users and its promotion of the York spirit in terms of imagination, creativity, innovation and redefining the possible in service to York’s community (internal or external).

Winner: Gosford Fire Emergency Response Team

  • Kelly Young, assistant manager, Security Operations, Security Services, Community Safety Department;
  • Samina Sami, executive director, Community Safety Department;
  • Cameron Baguley, executive assistant, Community Safety Department;
  • Jennifer Myers, executive director, Athletics & Recreation;
  • Duke Dickson, director, Business Development & Operations, Athletics & Recreation;
  • Mike O’Brien, manager, Emergency Preparedness, Community Safety Department;
  • Anthony Barbisan, executive director, Ancillary Services;
  • Donna Hubbert, director, Parking & Transportation Services, Ancillary Services;
  • Amal Awini, director, Housing & Conference Services, Ancillary Services;
  • Debbie Hansen, executive director, Community Support & Services;
  • Joanie Cameron Pritchett, director, Community Support & Services;
  • Yanni Dagonas, advisor & deputy spokesperson, Media Relations;
  • Aldo Altomare, director, Security Services, Community Safety Department;
  • Prashanna Kantharasa, security supervisor, Security Services, Community Safety Department;
  • James Thomson, security supervisor, Security Services, Community Safety Department;
  • Joseph Arthur Young, security supervisor, Security Services, Community Safety Department;
  • Joseph Sanguedolce, manager, Custodial Services, Facilities Services;
  • Peter Colasante, manager, Corrective Maintenance, Maintenance, Facilities Services;
  • Dorlynne Dorsey, operations supervisor – nights, Custodial Services, Facilities Services;
  • Mandy Groulx, coordinator, Business & Program Development, Athletics & Recreation;
  • Janice Walls, advisor & deputy spokesperson, Media Relations.

The other staff teams nominated for this award are:

  1. Parking Operations Team
    • Dequa Adde, parking enforcement officer I, Parking Services;
    • Lindsey Beattie, parking enforcement officer III, Parking Services;
    • Michel Chedjou, parking enforcement officer III, Parking Services;
    • Frank Falletta, parking enforcement leader, Parking Services;
    • Colleen Ferreira, parking team leader, Parking Services;
    • Devinder Ghurman, parking enforcement officer I, Parking Services;
    • John Glaze, senior equipment officer, Parking Services;
    • Mena Manza, parking enforcement officer III, Parking Services;
    • Tom Mariani, parking enforcement officer I, Parking Services;
    • Mohammed Motala, parking enforcement officer I, Parking Services;
    • Vanessa Nankisoor, parking enforcement officer III, Parking Services;
    • Kevin Ould, maintenance service and repair technician, Parking Services;
    • Cinthia Primmer, parking team leader, Parking Services;
    • Daniel Shohdy, parking enforcement officer I, Parking Services;
    • Frank Skerlan, parking enforcement officer I, Parking Services;
    • Grant Stevens, parking enforcement officer I, Parking Services;
    • Tesfaye Melaku, parking enforcement officer I, Parking Services;
    • Birru Tesfu, parking enforcement officer I, Parking Services;
    • Anthony Triolo, parking enforcement officer III, Parking Services;
    • Pamela Boyce-Richard, manager, Parking Operations, Parking Services;
    • William Wiles, parking operations supervisor, Parking Services;
    • Donna Hubbert, director, Parking & Transportation Services, Parking Services;
    • Ryan Zener, counsel, Office of the Counsel;
    • Karen Traboulay, communications manager, Vice-President Finance & Administration.
  1. QLess Implementation Team
    • Mitchell Burnie, manager student advising, Student Welcome & Support Center, Lassonde School of Engineering;
    • Muhammad Javeed, director, Information Technology, Office of the Dean, Lassonde School of Engineering;
    • Lillian Nasello, director client relations, Admissions Client Services;
    • Derrick Fairman, assistant director, Academic Advising, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies;
    • Omar Mohammed, director, Architecture & Systems Transformation, SSRP, Office of the Chief Information Officer, University Information Technology.
  1. Kinesiology and Health Science Administrative Team
    • Laura Austen, administrative assistant to the Chair;
    • Marco Colavecchia, undergraduate laboratory technician;
    • Lavina Sadhwani, administrative assistant;
    • Stephanie Marston, graduate program assistant;
    • Megan O’Brien, undergraduate program secretary;
    • Mary Saad, academic advisor;
    • Frances Koulougliotis, undergraduate program assistant.
  1. Office of Advising and Integrated Student Services, School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
    • Jenny Cesario, undergraduate student advisor;
    • Ashifa Damji, student services & enrolment assistant;
    • Sally George, undergraduate student advisor;
    • Susanna Talanca, undergraduate student advisor;
    • Tina Pietrangelo, coordinator, Integrated Student Services;
    • Mary Riccardi, Senior Undergraduate Advisor.

For more information on each of the awards and past recipients, visit the President’s Staff Recognition Awards website.

And the NSSE Champion Cup goes to the Schulich School of Business!

The Seymour Schulich Buildiing, home of the Schulich School of Business

The Schulich School of Business achieved a spectacular 47.5 per cent participation rate in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) to win the 2020 NSSE Champion Cup. This is the third time the school claimed bragging rights to the coveted prize.

NSSE, or “Nessie,” is the National Survey of Student Engagement, which seeks input from first- and fourth-year York University undergraduates about their experiences at the University. Through NSSE, students contribute their insights and influence York University’s future direction. Organizers at York University challenged individual Faculties (except the Faculty of Education and Osgoode Hall Law School) to encourage participation in the survey through a little friendly competition. The Faculty achieving the highest percentage of complete responses wins the NSSE Champion Cup and bragging rights until the next survey.

Faculty response rates for NSSE 2020
Faculty response rates for NSSE 2020. Image courtesy of Richard Smith

In his opening comments, Richard Smith, who is York University’s Director of Institutional Research, Reporting and Analysis in the Office of Institutional Planning and Analysis, noted that this year’s effort was remarkable. “The closing of campus due to the pandemic meant we had to stop most of our promotion and communication efforts to make room for emergency messaging,” said Smith. “Despite the challenges, York achieved an impressive participation rate of 32.9 per cent when all responses are counted. We felt it was important to get the community together [via Zoom] to celebrate this impressive accomplishment.”

Participatnts in the NSSE Champion Cup presentation Zoom Webinar

In her remarks, York University President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton praised the NSSE results. “I am delighted to have this opportunity to celebrate the University’s progress with NSSE and to thank all of you who were most directly responsible for that progress,” said Lenton. “I remember when I was Provost and Vice-President Academic at York University in 2013, I sponsored the NSSE campaign because the University felt there was significant opportunity to increase our participation rate through promotion efforts. I asked Richard Smith and then Vice-Provost Students Janet Morrison, to put together a team to come up with a plan to improve our participation rates.

“That team eventually became the NSSE steering committee, which created the campaign that has increased York’s response rate dramatically for the next three survey administration years of 2014, 2017 and 2020,” said Lenton. “As a result, we are now able to rely on NSSE to inform a great deal of our institutional planning, both at the institutional level and at the faculty level.”

She noted that this year’s overall participation rate came in just shy of what was achieved in 2017 but had 675 more participants and set a York record for responses. Lenton described the accomplishment as remarkable given the disruption of the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Lenton said that past survey data has been used to make improvements that directly benefit students. “Once NSSE results come out in the fall, we plan on running post-survey sessions to present and disseminate data to York students, faculty and staff. We will then hold community sessions to discuss the data and how we can use it to improve student supports and enhance the student experience.”

She thanked the NSSE Steering Committee and the 25-member Working Group of “NSSE Champions” for their efforts to make the survey a success. She also thanked prize sponsors Aramark, York Lanes and the Student Centre, and “the 6,237 students who took the time to tell us how they engage with York, what works, what doesn’t and how we can do better.”

York U Schulich Dean Deszo Horvath
Dezsö J. Horváth

Lenton then presented the NSSE Champion Cup to Dezsö J. Horváth, the Dean and Tanna H. Schulich Chair in Strategic Management at the Schulich School of Business. A beaming and very proud Horváth hoisted the NSSE Champion Cup high. He received hearty congratulations from York University President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton.

“On behalf of the Schulich School of Business, I am pleased and honoured to accept the 2020 NSSE Champion Cup – the third time that Schulich has taken the top spot since York University began participating!” said Horváth. “Let me first of all congratulate the many Schulich undergraduate students who made this happen. You achieved an impressive participation rate of nearly 50 per cent! “And what is even more remarkable is that you did this during a year like no other – a year none of us will ever forget!

“When it comes to undergraduate business students in Canada, Schulich students are among the best of the best!” said Horváth. “Every student who enters our school comes into the program not only with top marks …. but also proven leadership skills and entrepreneurial skills. To all of our students who took part this year: thank you for your enthusiasm and your dedication!”

Horváth took time to thank Schulich’s Associate Dean of Students Marcia Annisette, Lindsay Hillcoat, the school’s interim executive director of student services, and Keshia Grey, the former director of student and enrolment services at Schulich, for their important work in motivating the students to complete the survey.

Eric Mézin from Glendon College and Josephine Campanelli Zeeman from Environmental Studies accepted “most improved” awards on behalf of their Faculties. Glendon increased its participation rate by 8.1 per cent over 2017 and Environmental Studies increased it by 6.4 per cent.

Three participating students were drawn as winners of a $500 tuition waiver:  Rebecca Sarchese, first-year student in Linguistics and Language Studies from Glendon; Fidelia Erugom, first-year student in Political Science from LAPS; and Paula Molina, graduating student in Criminology from LAPS.

NSSE gives students in their first and fourth years an opportunity to have a say in making meaningful change happen at York University. It is offered every three years and the 2020 edition of NSSE began Feb. 10 and ended on May 22. Students were asked how much time and effort they put into educationally rewarding activities and to what degree York University facilitates this involvement. The data gathered is a valuable resource for the University that helps it make decisions about changes that will benefit students.

Quick facts about this year’s NSSE:

  • Student response rate (complete and partial) was 32.9 per cent.
  • Overall winner of the inter-faculty contest: Schulich School of Business.
  • Most improved response rate: Glendon College +8.4 per cent and Environmental Studies +6.4 per cent.

The online survey, which takes about 15 minutes to complete, asked first-year and graduating students in a four-year degree how they engaged with their studies and their campus. The results provide insights to York on what the University does well and what it could improve.

Data from previous NSSE surveys led to improvements in career advising: more programming and workshops by the Career Centre in career planning, the introduction of Career Peer Educators in 2018, and the expansion of the Career Fair websites. Career programming was also improved to meet the needs of targeted audiences, including new grads, graduate students, international students, Indigenous students, and students with disabilities. The 2017 data informed the expansion of Mental Health & Wellness services for students: more consultation and outreach with students to develop the University’s Mental Health and Wellness Strategy, the new Wellness Hub and the introduction of Peer Health Educators. NSSE data also contributed to the realignment of Student Counselling and Development, Student Accessibility Services and the Centre for Sexual Violence Response, Support and Education.

By Jenny Pitt-Clark, YFile editor

Reminder: Tune in Wednesday for the third All-Community Town Hall

The following is a message to the York University community from President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton:

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I would like to remind you that you that the third all-community Virtual Town Hall takes place this Wednesday, June 24.

Whether you are a student, staff or faculty member, the Town Hall is an opportunity to connect with the York community and have the senior leadership team answer your questions about the University’s plans.

Date: Wednesday, June 24

Time: 1:30 – 2:45 p.m. 

Link to Zoom Webinar: https://yorku.zoom.us/j/97600980942?pwd=U1VJOWNlY1diaEJFV2pJb1RvcTBkdz09

Webinar ID: 933 6124 1894

Telephone Dial-In: +1 (647) 374-4685

Zoom Webinar Password: 243293 

Link to Livestream: https://conversations.info.yorku.ca/first-page/webcast/

We encourage you to submit questions in advance using this form. During the event, please use the email conversations@yorku.ca.

If you have any accessibility needs, notes or comments, please let us know.

As always, the latest updates, resources, and answers to frequently asked questions are on our COVID-19 website.

Sincerely,

Rhonda L. Lenton
President & Vice-Chancellor

Rappel: Joignez-vous à la troisième conversation communautaire

J’aimerais vous rappeler que vous êtes invités à la troisième conversation virtuelle avec toute la communauté qui aura lieu ce mercredi 24 juin.

Que vous soyez membre du corps étudiant, du corps professoral ou du personnel, les conversations communautaires vous donnent la chance de vous joindre à la communauté de York et de poser vos questions sur les plans de l’Université aux hauts dirigeants.

Date: Mercredi 24 juin

Heure: de 13 h 30 à 14 h 45 

Lien pour le webinaire Zoom: https://yorku.zoom.us/j/97600980942?pwd=U1VJOWNlY1diaEJFV2pJb1RvcTBkdz09

Code du webinaire: 933 6124 1894

Numéro de téléphone:  +1 647 374 4685

Mot de passe pour le webinaire Zoom: 243293 

Lien pour la diffusion en direct: https://conversations.info.yorku.ca/first-page/webcast/

Nous vous encourageons à soumettre vos questions à l’avance à l’aide de ce formulaire. Durant l’événement, veuillez utiliser le courriel conversations@yorku.ca.

Si vous avez des besoins d’accessibilité, des notes ou des commentaires, veuillez nous le faire savoir.

Vous trouverez les dernières mises à jour, ressources et réponses aux questions fréquemment posées sur notre site Web COVID-19.

Sincères salutations,

Rhonda L. Lenton
Présidente et vice-chancelière

Planning for navigating the phased return to campuses — Fall/Winter 2020-21

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The following is an important message to the University community:

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Dear York community:

As the University begins to plan for a gradual and phased return to our campuses, it is important to recognize that the pandemic state of emergency is still in effect. York has joined all other GTA universities and many large organizations in supporting the City of Toronto’s request to continue remote work until fall 2020. (See: https://coronavirus.info.yorku.ca/2020/05/community-update-36-covid-19-york-university-supports-city-of-toronto-request-to-continue-work-at-home-arrangements-until-september/.)

This means that most University departments will continue with their current remote working arrangements as they have since March 20 until at least September, unless otherwise notified.

Over the next few months expansion of required services will include:

  • gradually ramping up research;
  • introducing “curbside” library pickup of collections not available online and services to increase digital content;
  • offering selected in-person smaller classes and tutorials in the Fall term, along with experiential learning activities such as studios and labs, for those courses that require face-to-face instruction.

All these plans and activities are within the context of the provincial government’s Framework for reopening our province and the University.

York University continues to be guided by public health and government directives and coordinated with the university sector in Ontario and Canada, to ensure that the University’s mission of high-quality teaching, research and learning is successfully supported while operating under emergency restrictions.

York’s Phased Return to Campus Plan will guide and serve our entire community: faculties, programs, campuses, students, staff, faculty and instructors. The plan will fully address the unique needs of different students, academic and research programs, locations and other factors. In all the University’s plans, York will continue to live its values of being a kind and caring community, placing people and their needs at the forefront.

Operational planning for this phased return to our campuses is being supported by York’s Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), which also continues to manage all ongoing campus operations while we remain in this pandemic state of emergency. Our commitment to the entire York community is that we will not begin any of our phased return to campus activities until we are permitted to do so and the necessary health and safety measures are in place so that we all continue to be protected.

Overview of plans for the Phased Return to Campus

The balance of this document addresses activities underway or planned. Additional detailed and specific information about these plans will be communicated separately and posted on the Phased Return to Campus website.

Gradually ramping up research

Since late March, only those research labs conducting critical COVID-19 related research and time-sensitive critical projects have been physically open on campus. Many of our researchers are continuing their research from home. Over the past weeks, the Office of Vice-President Research and Innovation (VPRI), all York Faculties and the Council of Research Directors of the Organized Research Units have worked closely with the Emergency Operations Centre to develop a carefully staged and gradual ramping up of research. (See: https://research.info.yorku.ca/news-events/covid-19-researchers-information/ramping-up-research/.)

Approved York researchers are expected to gradually return to campus beginning the week of June 22 in a staged manner following the provincial government’s Framework for reopening our province and York’s coordination of necessary supports.

Essential staff required to support these research activities will also be returning to campus.

Throughout the pandemic, online and other remote services are being offered by York University Libraries to ensure students have access to important learning materials and can avail themselves of research guidance and assignment support through a variety of remote modes of online communications.

Librarians and archivists continue to teach a range of online classes from assignment-based research resources to digital literacy, tailored to course and curricular needs:

To expand access to content not available online, a comprehensive plan to safely implement “curbside pickup” of library materials and services to increase digital content is anticipated to start by June 29. For more information, visit https://researchguides.library.yorku.ca/covid19services/libraryclasses.

Facility services support:

York Facilities Management is supporting these essential activities and is completing a space allocation plan to support all the high priority/required research and library space requirements, while providing for the necessary physical distancing, security and safety plans, custodial and washroom protocols, signage and PPE requirements.

Fall term academic planning:

In May, the University announced its plans for the Fall term. (See:  https://coronavirus.info.yorku.ca/2020/05/community-update-35-covid-19-presidents-update-on-the-fall-term/.) After consulting with the government and public health authorities, as well as Senate Executive, the University decided to offer a full selection of academic programming using primarily online/remote learning, with select in-person instruction.

The University is providing a range of supports for instructors to prepare to deliver courses and programs remotely. For more information, visit https://coronavirus.info.yorku.ca/2020/05/community-update-34-covid-19-planning-for-fall-and-supports-for-remote-teaching/.

It is anticipated that we will also be able to offer select in-person experiential activities that cannot be easily adapted to remote delivery format including labs and studios.

Housing and residence life:

Residences will remain open with a reduced number of rooms/beds to ensure safe physical distancing and a small ratio of students assigned to each bathroom facility. For more information, visit https://studenthousing.info.yorku.ca/updates/.

Return to Campus website:

With so much uncertainty related to the pandemic, we will endeavor to provide as much clarity as possible to students, faculty, instructors and staff by communicating early and often as plans evolve.

A dedicated Return to Campus website resource is being prepared to provide the York community with clear, consistent and timely communications throughout this phased return to campus as we move forward in the coming weeks and months. We encourage you to stay informed as we continue to share plans and programs.

As always, we are grateful to all our community members for their continued patience, understanding and commitment as we continue to manage our way through these challenging times.

Best regards,

Rhonda L. Lenton
President and Vice-Chancellor

Planification du retour graduel sur nos campus — Automne-hiver 2020-2021

Chère communauté de York,

Alors que l’Université commence à planifier son retour graduel et progressif sur nos campus, il est important de reconnaître que l’état d’urgence de la pandémie demeure en place. York se joint aux autres universités de la région du Grand Toronto et à plusieurs grandes organisations pour appuyer la demande de la Ville de Toronto de continuer de travailler à distance jusqu’en automne 2020.
https://coronavirus.info.yorku.ca/2020/05/community-update-36-covid-19-york-university-supports-city-of-toronto-request-to-continue-work-at-home-arrangements-until-september/.

Cela signifie que la plupart des départements universitaires maintiendront les dispositions de télétravail mises en place le 20 mars jusqu’au mois de septembre au moins, à moins d’avis contraire.

Au cours des prochains mois, les services essentiels incluront :

  • une expansion graduelle de la recherche;
  • l’introduction d’un système de collecte des livres de bibliothèque non disponibles en version numérique au moyen d’un « service de ramassage sur le trottoir » et de services pour accroître le contenu numérique;
  • l’offre de petites classes et séances de tutorat en personne durant la session d’automne et d’activités d’éducation expérientielle en studio ou en laboratoire pour les cours nécessitant un apprentissage en présentiel.

Tous ces plans et toutes ces activités s’inscrivent dans le Cadre visant le déconfinement de la province du gouvernement provincial et de l’Université: https://www.ontario.ca/fr/page/un-cadre-visant-le-deconfinement-de-la-province.

L’Université continue d’être guidée par les directives de la santé publique et du gouvernement et travaille de concert avec le secteur universitaire en Ontario et au Canada, afin d’assurer que la mission de l’Université, à savoir un enseignement, une recherche et un apprentissage de haute qualité, soit appuyée fructueusement et conformément aux restrictions d’urgence.

Le retour graduel de York sur le campus couvrira les besoins de toute notre communauté : facultés, programmes, campus, corps étudiant, personnel, corps professoral et enseignant. Le plan répondra pleinement aux différents besoins des étudiants : programmes académiques et de recherche, emplacements et autres facteurs. Dans tous les projets de l’université, York continuera à mettre en pratique ses valeurs, à savoir être une communauté compatissante et bienveillante, plaçant ses membres et leurs besoins au premier plan.

La planification opérationnelle de ce retour progressif sur nos campus est appuyée par le Centre des opérations d’urgence (EOC) de York, qui continuera également à gérer toutes les opérations en cours sur les campus tant que l’état d’urgence pandémique durera. Notre engagement envers l’ensemble de la communauté de York est de n’entamer aucune de nos activités de retour progressif sur les campus tant que nous ne serons pas autorisés à le faire et que des mesures de santé et de sécurité nécessaires ne seront pas mises en place afin d’assurer notre protection. 

Aperçu des plans pour le retour progressif sur le campus

Le reste de ce document porte sur les activités déjà en cours ou prévues. D’autres renseignements précis sur ces plans seront communiqués séparément et affichés sur le site Web du retour graduel sur le campus: https://returntocampus.info.yorku.ca/?lang=fr. 

Recherche graduellement plus importante

Depuis la fin du mois de mars, seuls les laboratoires de recherche menant des recherches critiques liées à la COVID-19 et des projets critiques et asservis au temps sont restés ouverts sur les campus. Beaucoup de nos chercheurs ont continué leurs recherches chez eux. Au cours des dernières semaines, le Bureau du VPRI, toutes les facultés de York et le Conseil des directeurs de recherche des unités de recherche organisée ont collaboré étroitement avec le Centre des opérations d’urgence pour mettre au point une reprise de la recherche progressive et soigneusement échelonnée: https://research.info.yorku.ca/news-events/covid-19-researchers-information/ramping-up-research/.

Les chercheurs approuvés de York devraient commencer à retourner graduellement sur le campus à partir de la semaine du 22 juin 2020, en respectant le Cadre visant le déconfinement de la province du gouvernement provincial et la coordination par York des soutiens nécessaires: https://www.ontario.ca/fr/page/un-cadre-visant-le-deconfinement-de-la-province.

Le personnel essentiel requis pour appuyer ces activités de recherche reviendra aussi sur le campus.

Tout au long de la pandémie, des services en ligne et d’autres services à distance ont été proposés par les bibliothèques de l’Université York afin de garantir que les étudiants aient accès à d’importants matériels d’apprentissage et puissent bénéficier d’une orientation en matière de recherche et d’une aide aux devoirs grâce à divers modes de communication à distance en ligne.

Les bibliothécaires et les archivistes continuent à donner des cours en ligne adaptés aux besoins des cours et des programmes allant de ressources de recherche pour des travaux à la littératie numérique.

Afin d’élargir l’accès à des contenus non disponibles en ligne, un plan global visant à mettre en œuvre en toute sécurité le « service de ramassage des documents en bordure de trottoir » et des services de bibliothèque pour accroître les contenus numériques devrait démarrer d’ici le 29 juin 2020. Veuillez visiter https://researchguides.library.yorku.ca/covid19services/libraryclasses pour plus d’information.

Soutien des services des installations:

Le Service des installations de York appuie ces activités essentielles et met actuellement au point un plan d’affectation des locaux pour répondre à tous les besoins hautement prioritaires/essentiels de locaux pour la recherche et les bibliothèques, tout en respectant les distances physiques nécessaires, les plans de sécurité, les protocoles de nettoyage et de toilettes, la signalisation requise et les exigences en matière d’EPI.

Planification académique du trimestre d’automne

En mai, l’Université a annoncé ses plans pour le trimestre d’automne : https://coronavirus.info.yorku.ca/2020/05/community-update-35-covid-19-presidents-update-on-the-fall-term/). Après avoir consulté le gouvernement, les autorités de santé publique et le Comité de direction du Sénat, l’Université a décidé d’offrir une sélection complète de programmes universitaires faisant principalement appel à l’apprentissage en ligne/à distance avec quelques cours en personne.

L’Université fournit plusieurs soutiens aux enseignants pour qu’ils se préparent à offrir des cours et des programmes à distance. https://coronavirus.info.yorku.ca/2020/05/community-update-34-covid-19-planning-for-fall-and-supports-for-remote-teaching/.

Nous prévoyons aussi proposer en mode présentiel des activités expérientielles pouvant difficilement être adaptées à un format à distance, comme des activités en laboratoire ou en studio.

Vie en résidence et appartements:

Les résidences resteront ouvertes avec un nombre réduit de chambres/lits pour assurer une distance physique sécuritaire et un petit ratio d’étudiants affectés à chaque salle de bain. https://studenthousing.info.yorku.ca/updates/.

Site Web pour le retour sur le campus:

Avec autant d’incertitudes liées à la pandémie, nous nous efforcerons d’apporter autant de clarté que possible aux étudiants, aux professeurs, aux enseignants et au personnel en communiquant fréquemment et le plus tôt possible à mesure que les plans évoluent.

Un site Web dédié au retour sur le campus est en cours de préparation afin de fournir à la communauté de York des communications claires, cohérentes et pertinentes au sujet de ce retour progressif sur le campus au cours des semaines et des mois à venir. Nous vous encourageons à rester informés alors que nous continuons à partager nos plans et programmes. https://returntocampus.info.yorku.ca/.

Comme toujours, nous sommes reconnaissants envers tous les membres de notre communauté pour leur patience, leur compréhension et leur engagement tandis que nous continuons à gérer cette période difficile.

Cordialement,

Rhonda L. Lenton
Présidente et vice-chancelière 

The next steps in York University’s plan to address anti-Black racism

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The following is a message from York University President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton. This statement was released to the community on June 12:

Following the global outpouring of grief, anger and demands for change following the brutal death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, York affirmed its solidarity with those experiencing anti-Black racism and our commitment to fighting racism in all of its forms. You can read my statement here.

In the days since my statement, we have heard from many members of our community. The message has been clear: while it is essential to stand in solidarity, it is not enough to issue statements. Action is required to address the long and destructive legacy of anti-Black racism in Canadian society. Today, I am pleased to announce a series of steps that we will take as part of our shared responsibility to build a more inclusive, diverse and just community.

Steps we have already taken

York has been actively engaged through our teaching and our research in addressing anti-Black racism. Some existing initiatives include:

  • The Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community & Diaspora, currently held by Professor Carl James
  • Our innovative Black Canadian Studies Certificate in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
  • Work undertaken by colleagues in two of our organized research units, the Harriet Tubman Institute and Centre for Research on Latin America and the Caribbean (CERLAC)
  • The York University-TD Bank Community Engagement Centre, working to increase access to education and facilitate community-engaged research in the Black Creek neighbourhood
  • Our Community Safety Council that provides a valuable forum for community members to provide input into campus safety and security. Due to complications arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, meetings were recently deferred and Council members were informed that the meetings would be rescheduled in the summer.

What we are doing now

More recently, York has been working to increase the representation of Black faculty and ensuring diverse applicant pools in our complement searches. I am pleased to highlight that York has hired 14 new Black faculty members over the past two years, underscoring our longstanding commitment to inclusive excellence. Together with the York University Faculty Association (YUFA), we also struck the Joint Subcommittee of Employment Equity and Inclusivity, tasked with looking at the question of Black faculty representation on campus. This sub-committee delivered a series of important recommendations in early January of this year.

We know that the need for further action is urgent, and the recommendations in the Joint Sub-committee report provide a good place to start. Today we are announcing new measures to address anti-Black racism and the need for greater representation on our campuses including:

  • Initiating dedicated searches to hire a minimum of six new Black faculty over the next three years.
  • Our new Vice-President of People, Equity and Culture, is currently finalizing the appointment of a Senior Advisor on Equity and Representation to support the implementation of the Joint Sub-Committee’s report.
  • We are undertaking a review of our affirmative action program and unconscious bias training jointly with the York University Faculty Association. A key area for examination will be the disaggregation of hiring data to give the University a better understanding of where equity and diversity gaps exist.
  • Developing a post-doctoral Fellows program dedicated to emerging scholars who are Black, Indigenous and People of Colour to foster and build a pool of potential faculty hires for the future.
  • Developing a solution to ensure the long-term leadership and vibrancy of our Race Inclusion and Supportive Environments (RISE) committee.
  • Delivering a number of online training modules on Challenging Unconscious Bias to faculty, staff and students as well as modules on Understanding Racism. We know that education is a proven route to positive and permanent social change, and we are committed to increasing the educational resources available to our community focused on anti-racism.

What we want to do next

We are also contemplating a range of new initiatives that require more consultation and development before we can implement them. They include:

  • Surveying our community to develop a complete picture of diversity and representation to better identify where resources are required. This should include the collection of disaggregated data for faculty, staff and students.
  • Deepening the integration of critical race theory and anti-racism training into our curriculum through, for example, requirements in student learning outcomes, and the potential creation of a new micro-credential in anti-racism and anti-bias training available to all members of the York community using digital badging.
  • Working with Black students, faculty and staff to refine our community safety model.

We hope that these actions represent a substantive first step in fulfilling our responsibility to address anti-Black racism and all forms of discrimination. I also know that these actions cannot be top-down. York needs to listen carefully to those living with anti-Black racism to shape programs that respond to their needs and to identify new initiatives that will ensure that every member of our community is supported as they pursue their personal visions of educational, research and career success.

To that end, we will be engaging in a series of consultations with Black students, faculty and staff over the coming weeks. We are finalizing the details of this consultation process, and I hope to provide the community with more information soon.

Sincerely,

Rhonda L. Lenton,
President & Vice Chancellor

The next Virtual Town Hall will take place June 24

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The following is a message to the community from York University President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton:

Thank you to those of you who have been joining us at our Virtual Town Hall series and submitting your thoughtful questions. Given the positive community feedback and volume of questions received at our last event, we will be hosting another all-community Virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, June 24.

Students, staff and faculty are encouraged to submit their questions about their academic, research and professional work, or any other University initiatives, in advance of the event using this form.

Date: Wednesday, June 24
Time: 1:30 – 2:45 p.m.
Zoom Webinar:  https://yorku.zoom.us/j/93361241894?pwd=MTQzWWR0VmpjUjJPLzVhVHpoVUhOdz09

 Webinar ID: 933 6124 1894

Telephone Dial-In: +1 (647) 374-4685

Password: 243293
Livestream: https://conversations.info.yorku.ca/

Vice-President Academic and Provost Lisa Philipps, Vice-President Finance and Administration Carol McAulay, Vice-President Research and Innovation Amir Asif, Vice-President Advancement Jeff O’Hagan, Vice-President Equity, People & Culture Sheila Cote-Meek, and Vice-Provost Students Lucy Fromowitz will also be in attendance to help me address your questions.

If you have any accessibility needs, notes or comments, please let us know.

We will be hosting this Town Hall via the video conferencing platform, Zoom Webinar. You can learn about downloading and using Zoom here. The Webinar will also be livestreamed on the Town Hall website.

If you have attended a past Town Hall, we would like your feedback through this short survey.

In the meantime, please know that the latest community updates, resources and answers to frequently asked questions can always be found on our COVID-19 website.

I look forward to your questions.

Sincerely,
Rhonda L. Lenton
President & Vice-Chancellor

Merci à tous ceux qui se joignent à nous pour nos conversations communautaires virtuelles et qui envoient des questions intéressantes. Étant donné les réactions positives de la communauté et le volume de questions reçues lors de notre dernier événement, nous tiendrons une autre conversation communautaire virtuelle le mercredi 24 juin.

Nous encourageons les membres du corps étudiant, du personnel et du corps professoral à soumettre leurs questions au sujet de leurs travaux académiques, de recherche et professionnels ou de toute autre initiative de l’Université avant l’événement à l’aide de ce formulaire.

Date: Mercredi 24 juin 2020
Heure: 13 h 30 – 14 h 45

Webinaire Zoom: https://yorku.zoom.us/j/93361241894?pwd=MTQzWWR0VmpjUjJPLzVhVHpoVUhOdz09

Code du webinaire: 933 6124 1894

Numéro de téléphone: +1 (647) 374-4685

Mot de passe: 243293
Lien pour la diffusion en direct : https://conversations.info.yorku.ca/

La rectrice et vice-présidente aux affaires académiques, Lisa Philipps, la vice-présidente aux finances et à l’administration, Carol McAulay, le vice-président de la recherche et de l’innovation, Amir Asif, le vice-président à la promotion, Jeff O’Hagan, la vice-présidente de l’équité, des personnes et de la culture, Sheila Cote-Meek et la vice-rectrice aux affaires étudiantes, Lucy Fromowitz, seront également présents pour m’aider à répondre à vos questions.

Si vous avez des besoins d’accessibilité, des notes ou des commentaires, veuillez nous le faire savoir.

Cette conversation communautaire aura lieu grâce à la plateforme de vidéoconférence Zoom. Vous pouvez télécharger Zoom et apprendre à vous en servir ici. Le webinaire sera également diffusé en direct sur le site Web des conversations communautaires.

Si vous avez déjà assisté à une conversation communautaire, nous aimerions connaître votre opinion avec ce bref sondage.

Entre-temps, vous pouvez trouver les dernières mises à jour, ressources et réponses aux questions fréquemment posées sur notre site Web COVID-19.

J’attends vos questions avec impatience.

Veuillez agréer mes sincères salutations,

Rhonda L. Lenton
Présidente et vice-chancelière

 

University leaders answer questions about fall courses, working remotely and returning to campus

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Students, staff and faculty were given an opportunity to ask York University’s senior leadership team questions about plans for academic, research and professional work for the fall term during the second all-community Virtual Town Hall on June 1.

The event featured President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton, Provost and Vice-President Academic Lisa Philipps, Vice-President Research & Innovation Amir Asif, Vice-President Equity, People and Culture Sheila Cote-Meek, Vice-President Finance and Administration Carol McAulay, Vice-President Advancement Jeff O’Hagan and Vice-Provost Students Lucy Fromowitz, answering questions received through Zoom and by email.

York University President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton

After congratulating students for completing their spring courses and beginning the summer term, and thanking faculty and staff for making the transition to online learning as easy as possible, the president provided an update on the cyber-attack the University experienced in early May. Lenton said that University Information Technology (UIT) staff’s ability to immediately identify the attack enabled them to mitigate its scope and severity. She thanked UIT staff for working around the clock to bring the community back online and highlighted that no personal information was known to be compromised.

Lenton touted several York initiatives that are making a difference for the community during the COVID-19 pandemic, including Schulich School of Business’ ShopHERE project, the COVID-19 Student Relief Fund, remote work and learning resources from the Teaching Commons and the Libraries’ COVID-19 Research Guide.

Before answering questions submitted in advance as well as live via Zoom Q-and-A and email, the president explained what community members can expect to see during the fall semester. Courses will predominantly be held online, with limited in-person instruction in small groups when necessary and permitted by public health guidelines. A phased approach will allow a limited number of research labs to begin reopening in the coming weeks.

Several members of the York community asked about what health and safety measures would be put in place as people gradually return to campus. Lenton explained that work is underway along with the Council of Ontario Universities to develop a common set of campus safety guidelines, with physical distancing as a guiding principle and prescribed procedures for when distance cannot be maintained.

McAulay elaborated that leadership is looking at supplies of hand sanitizer, signage and floor decals for distancing and protective plexiglass in some areas where frontline staff work. McAulay said that all were measures that could be into place to protect staff, faculty and students.

Fromowitz had helpful information for incoming and existing students, noting that clubs, college and student governments, and student unions will all continue providing services remotely.

With residence offers going out to students this week, she outlined work being done to ensure students living on campus are safe, including reducing occupancy to 50 per cent, limiting rooms to one student and setting aside space for isolation in the event a student becomes ill.

Fromowitz also discussed some of the remote working and learning accommodations that may be incorporated to enhance future services, such as remote counselling and orientation, when the community returns to campus in greater numbers.

Staff and faculty were curious about what York’s agreement to continue to have all but required staff working from home meant, and who would be considered required to work on campus. Lenton clarified that the majority of employees will not be returning until at least September, and that the University will be working closely with those required to be on campus to ensure their safety as services expand.

An area of concern for many staff was the possibility of layoffs as the University grapples with a new financial reality. Lenton emphasized that the leadership team will contemplate any actions they can to avoid layoffs, and that in exploring future scenarios and identifying possible actions, they are beginning with arrangements that will have a minimal impact on the existing community, including deferring action when necessary and redeploying staff.

Cote-Meek outlined measures being implemented in the short term to mitigate the impacts of potential revenue shortfalls, such as a pause on non-essential hires and asking employees to use accrued vacation time. Philipps discussed a limited faculty retirement and sabbatical incentive program with a deadline of June 22 for expressions of interest.

In response to question about what measures executives would apply to themselves, Lenton insisted any potential impacts on wages in the future would begin with senior administration taking a position, voluntarily, on their own compensation.

Throughout the town hall, clarification was offered to those with questions about specific issues, ranging from Glendon College’s HVAC system (which will be disinfected, cleaned and tested before it is re-commissioned) to how childcare and family demands will be accommodated in the new working environment (Cote-Meek suggested staff and faculty have a conversation with their manager or academic supervisor, and/or exploring York’s guide for Accommodating Family).

Academic honesty, and the availability of exam proctoring services, were addressed with clarification that that online proctoring can be requested at an instructor’s determination, with preference being given to those exams with accreditation requirements.

For international students interested in the future of tuition fees for virtual courses, Philipps provided information on international student awards and bursaries, and assured that instructors are working to increase the ways students can be engaged and that the University’s remote courses will provide the quality experience York is known for.

A Glendon instructor asked about resources for students with no access to internet or computers at home, and whether physical study spaces could be made available. Lenton, appreciative for the creative suggestion, referenced York initiatives to equip students with loaned laptops and internet USB sticks. Students who indicate in residence applications that their home environments are not conducive to academic work will be given priority. The suggestion of creating dedicated study and computer space on campus will be taken away for more detailed consideration.

In response to a question about how York is advocating for support from the provincial government, Lenton listed the three main areas the Council of Ontario Universities is lobbying the government around: supporting students, investing in the transition to online learning and stabilizing funding for higher education.

Remarks and responses from York’s senior leadership about new ways of doing things spoke to the need for consistency during a time of uncertainty. Lenton emphasized that while the format of the fall semester is set, decisions about the future are being made one term at a time.

The town hall webcast, along with two previous online town halls from April, can be viewed on the YorkU Conversations website. Questions that were not addressed during the webcast will be answered by email.

Information on COVID-19 for members of the York University community can be found at coronavirus.info.yorku.ca.

By Aaron Manton, communications officer, YFile

Statement: York University stands together against anti-Black racism

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The following is a statement from York University President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton and Vice-President, Equity, People, and Culture Sheila Cote-Meek. This statement was issued on June 1:

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Dear York Community,

The deeply troubling acts of anti-Black racism that we have seen in the past weeks serve as an important reminder that the work to protect and uphold the rights and dignity of all people is imperative, and we all have a responsibility to build more equitable and inclusive communities.

York University recognizes the deep pain and frustration that members of the Black community feel as we continue to witness and experience the consequences of systemic racism that have permeated society for too long.

We also know it is not enough to simply condemn anti-Black racism. We have a shared responsibility to uphold and promote the values of respect, equity, diversity and inclusion across our campuses and in the wider world. Through scholarship and innovative programs, like our unique Black Canadian Studies Certificate, we are putting this responsibility at the center of our teaching and research. We are deepening the way we work with local communities through initiatives like our York TD Community Engagement Centre (CEC). Located in the Black Creek neighbourhood, the CEC works collaboratively with residents to improve access to education and facilitate research on issues defined by the community.

York’s Centre for Human Rights, Equity, and Inclusion has remote services available, and offers a variety of helpful tools for education and training, including: 

These are important first steps, but much more needs to be done. We know that solutions begin with listening to and learning from those who face anti-Black racism, and by standing next to those fighting for a more just world.

If you have been personally affected by the events of the past few weeks, we encourage you to access the resources and supports that are available to every York community member: 

  • Students: Dedicated staff continue to provide remote support to help students manage their well-being. If you are aware of a student experiencing anxiety or stress, please have them reach out to Student Counselling & Development at 416-736-5297 or visit https://counselling.students.yorku.ca/  to learn about remote access of services. Other mental health & wellness resources are available here: https://mhw.info.yorku.ca/resources/resources-at-york/students/.
  • Faculty: York’s Employee Assistance Program can be accessed for immediate confidential help at 1-800-268-5211; TTY service is available at 1-800-363-6270.
  • Staff: York’s Employee Assistance Program can be accessed for immediate confidential help at 1-800-268-5211; TTY service is available at 1-800-363-6270.

We join the many in Toronto and around the world in their grief, and we stand with Black community members in the ongoing fight to end racism and hate.

Sincerely,

Rhonda L. Lenton
President and Vice-Chancellor

Sheila Cote-Meek
Vice-President, Equity, People, and Culture

Chers membres de la communauté de York,

Les actes troublants de racisme anti-Noirs des dernières semaines nous rappellent qu’il est impératif d’œuvrer pour protéger les droits et la dignité de tous et que nous avons la responsabilité de bâtir des communautés plus équitables et inclusives.

L’Université York reconnaît la douleur et la frustration ressenties par les membres de la communauté noire face au racisme anti-Noirs et aux répercussions en chaîne désolantes du racisme systémique omniprésent dans notre société depuis trop longtemps.

Nous savons également qu’il ne suffit pas de condamner le racisme anti-Noirs. Il nous incombe de soutenir et de défendre les valeurs de respect, d’équité, de diversité et d’inclusion sur nos campus et dans le monde entier. Au moyen de bourses et de programmes innovateurs comme notre certificat d’études canadiennes des Noirs unique en son genre, nous plaçons cette responsabilité au cœur de notre enseignement et de notre recherche. Nous consolidons nos liens avec les communautés locales au moyen d’initiatives comme le Centre d’engagement communautaire de York (CEC) en partenariat avec le Groupe financier TD. Situé dans le quartier Black Creek, le CEC collabore avec les résidents pour améliorer l’accès à l’éducation et faciliter la recherche sur des sujets définis par la communauté.

Le Centre des droits de la personne, de l’équité et de l’inclusion offre des services à distance ainsi que des outils d’information et de formation, dont : 

Ce sont des premiers pas importants, mais nous devons faire bien plus. Nous savons que les solutions commencent par écouter et apprendre des personnes confrontées au racisme anti-Noirs tout en appuyant ceux qui luttent pour un monde plus juste.

Si vous avez été personnellement touchés par les événements des dernières semaines, nous vous encourageons à accéder aux ressources et soutiens offerts à tous les membres de la communauté de York : 

  • Étudiants et étudiantes: Notre personnel spécialisé continue à fournir un soutien à distance pour aider les étudiants à gérer leur bien-être. Si vous connaissez des étudiants ou étudiantes qui éprouvent de l’anxiété ou du stress, encouragez-les à contacter le Student Counselling & Development Centre au 416-736-5297 ou à visiter le site Web https://counselling.students.yorku.ca/ pour en savoir plus sur l’accès aux services à distance. Pour le Centre accessibilité, bien-être et counseling de Glendon, composez le 416-487-6709 ou envoyez un courriel à counselling@glendon.yorku.ca. Vous trouverez également des ressources de santé mentale et de bien-être ici: https://mhw.info.yorku.ca/resources/resources-at-york/students/.
  • Corps professoral: Vous pouvez accéder au Programme d’aide aux employés de York pour une aide confidentielle immédiate en composant le 1-800-268-5211; Service ATS offert au 1-800-363-6270.
  • Personnel: Vous pouvez accéder au Programme d’aide aux employés de York pour une aide confidentielle immédiate en composant le 1-800-268-5211; Service ATS offert au 1-800-363-6270.

Nous nous joignons à la peine de nombreux Torontois et des personnes du monde entier et nous soutenons les membres de la communauté dans leur lutte contre le racisme et la haine. 

Sincères salutations,

Rhonda L. Lenton
présidente et vice-chancelière

Sheila Cote-Meek
vice-présidente de l’équité, des personnes et de la culture

York University supports City of Toronto request to continue work at home arrangements until September

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The following is a message to the community from York President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton:

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Dear Colleagues,

As you know, we have taken extraordinary efforts over the last 11 weeks to transition our courses to remote instruction and to shift all but required services off our campuses. While we look forward to re-opening the campuses in consultation with government and public health authorities, we are also contributing to efforts to bring down new cases of COVID-19 in the interim. I am grateful to the entire community for making it possible to support the City of Toronto’s request to continue our work from home arrangements until September at the earliest.

York is joining U of T, Ryerson and a number of GTA community colleges, as well as other major employers across Toronto, to support the city’s request. Doing so also allows the University the necessary time to fully plan and introduce a phased and timely return to more regular operations when conditions allow us to do so.

Thank you for your continued patience and understanding as we manage our way through these challenging times.

Sincerely,

Rhonda L. Lenton
President and Vice Chancellor

Chers collègues,

Comme vous le savez, nous avons déployé des efforts considérables au cours des 11 dernières semaines pour passer à un mode d’enseignement à distance et pour déplacer tous nos services à l’exception des services essentiels à l’extérieur de nos campus. Bien que nous ayons hâte de rouvrir nos campus avec l’accord des autorités gouvernementales et de santé publique, nous contribuons aussi aux efforts pour abaisser le nombre de nouveaux cas de COVID-19 entre-temps. Je suis reconnaissante envers toute notre communauté qui rend possible d’accéder à la demande de la Ville de Toronto de continuer à travailler de la maison jusqu’en septembre au moins.

York se joint à l’Université de Toronto, à Ryerson et à plusieurs collèges communautaires du Grand Toronto ainsi qu’à d’autres grands employeurs torontois pour appuyer cette requête. Ce faisant, l’Université disposera du temps nécessaire pour planifier et introduire la reprise graduelle en temps opportun des activités habituelles quand les circonstances le permettront.

Merci pour votre patience continue et votre compréhension tandis que nous gérons cette situation difficile.

Sincères salutations,

Rhonda L. Lenton
Présidente et vice-chancelière

Reminder: All-community virtual Town Hall will take place this afternoon

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The following is a message to the community  from York University President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton:

I would like to remind you that you are invited to the second all-community Virtual Town Hall, taking place this afternoon.

Whether you are a student, staff or faculty member, the Town Hall is an opportunity to have your questions about plans for academic, research and professional work during the Fall term answered by the University’s senior leadership team.

Date: Monday, June 1
Time: 2:30 – 3:45 p.m.
Link to Zoom Webinar: https://yorku.zoom.us/j/97600980942?pwd=U1VJOWNlY1diaEJFV2pJb1RvcTBkdz09
Zoom Webinar Password: 243293
Link to Livestream: https://conversations.info.yorku.ca/first-page/webcast/

We encourage you to submit questions in advance using this form. During the event, please use the email conversations@yorku.ca.

If you have any accessibility needs, notes or comments, please let us know.

As always, the latest updates, resources, and answers to frequently asked questions are on our COVID-19 website.

Sincerely,
Rhonda L. Lenton, PhD
President & Vice-Chancellor

J’aimerais vous rappeler que vous êtes invités à la deuxième conversation virtuelle avec toute la communauté qui aura lieu cet après-midi.

Que vous soyez membre du corps étudiant, du corps professoral ou du personnel, les conversations communautaires vous offrent l’occasion d’obtenir des réponses à vos questions sur les plans relatifs aux programmes académiques, de recherche et professionnels pour le trimestre d’automne de la part des hauts dirigeants de l’Université York.

Date : Lundi 1er juin 2020
Heure : de 14 h 30 à 15 h 45
Lien pour le webinaire Zoom : https://yorku.zoom.us/j/97600980942?pwd=U1VJOWNlY1diaEJFV2pJb1RvcTBkdz09
Mot de passe pour le webinaire Zoom : 243293
Lien pour la diffusion en direct : https://conversations.info.yorku.ca/first-page/webcast/

Nous vous encourageons à soumettre vos questions à l’avance à l’aide de ce formulaire. Durant l’événement, veuillez utiliser le courriel conversations@yorku.ca.

Si vous avez des besoins d’accessibilité, des notes ou des commentaires, veuillez nous le faire savoir.

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