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Résolution envers des changements positifs et un avenir solide pour l’Université York

York U Forward Action Plan

Chers collègues, chères collègues,

Beaucoup d’entre vous ont sans doute lu l’annonce du lancement du plan d’action En avant York  dans YFile. Cette initiative pluriannuelle cruciale contribuera à assurer le succès continu de notre établissement en tant qu’université d’enseignement et de recherche de premier plan consacrée à l’amélioration du bien-être des communautés que nous servons.

À l’instar de nombreux autres établissements de l’Ontario, nous sommes confrontés à des défis importants en raison d’une série de facteurs externes, notamment le gel des droits de scolarité, le plafonnement des visas pour les étudiants internationaux, l’inflation et les effets persistants de la pandémie. Parallèlement, les besoins, les intérêts et les attentes de la population étudiante ne cessent d’évoluer. Ce plan d’action trace la voie à suivre pour assurer notre viabilité financière de manière à répondre à ces changements et maintenir l’élan que nous avons pris pour réaliser la vision audacieuse de York pour l’avenir.

Notre succès dépend de l’engagement collectif de notre communauté. Nous devons passer à l’action rapidement et de façon judicieuse. Cette initiative nous oblige à nous concerter, de manière différente et créative, pour redéfinir ce que l’Université peut accomplir.

Le chemin à parcourir ne sera pas toujours facile, mais il est nécessaire. En étant transparents au sujet des défis à surmonter, nous pourrons atteindre un consensus et aller de l’avant avec les changements nécessaires si nous voulons continuer à répondre aux besoins de notre population étudiante et de la société. En adoptant ce plan, nous garantissons que notre université reste pertinente et influente.

J’encourage chaque membre de notre communauté à lire les informations contenues dans YFile et à s’engager dans le plan d’action En avant York. Votre engagement est primordial tandis que nous gérons ensemble ce processus transformateur. Nos idées nouvelles, notre ouverture au changement et nos efforts de collaboration nous conduiront vers une Université York plus forte et plus résiliente.

Merci pour votre dévouement et votre soutien indéfectible.

Rhonda Lenton
Présidente et vice-chancelière

Committing to positive change and a strong future for York University

York U Forward Action Plan

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Dear colleagues,

Many of you will have read about the launch of the York U Forward Action Plan in this morning’s YFile – a crucial multi-year initiative that will help to ensure our University’s continued success as a leading teaching and research university committed to enhancing the well-being of the communities we serve.

Along with many other institutions in Ontario, we are facing significant challenges due to a range of external factors including a tuition freeze, international student visa caps, inflation and the lingering effects of the pandemic. At the same time, the needs, interests and expectations of students are changing. This action plan provides a path forward for financial sustainability in ways that will continue to respond to those changes and maintain the momentum that we have achieved towards realizing York’s bold vision for the future.

Our success hinges on the collective engagement of our entire community. We must act thoughtfully and without delay. This initiative requires us to think together, differently and creatively, to redefine what our University can achieve.

The path ahead may not always be easy, but it is necessary. Transparency around the challenges we face will help us reach consensus and move forward with the changes that are required if we are to continue to meet the needs of our students and of society. By embracing this plan, we are ensuring that our University remains relevant and impactful.

I encourage every member of our community to read the information in YFile and engage with the York U Forward Action Plan. Your commitment is crucial as we navigate this transformative process together. Our fresh ideas, openness to change and collaborative efforts will lead us to a stronger, more resilient York University.

Thank you for your dedication and unwavering support.

Rhonda Lenton
President and Vice-Chancellor

York U Forward Action Plan website launches

York U Forward Action Plan

A new website outlines initiatives and opportunities for the community to create a path to a financially sustainable university of the future.

At the April 10 town hall, York University President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton provided an overview of the initiatives the University is undertaking in order to address current financial pressures while ensuring York U continues to grow as a top-ranked international teaching and research university committed to enhancing the well-being of the communities it serves.

The York U Forward Action Plan is a multi-year strategy consisting of 17 projects divided into three important streams: Program Enhancement and Sustainability; Enrolment Recovery; and Administrative Projects. York U, like many institutions, has been managing financial challenges due to a number of external factors that have led to lower enrolment and lower revenues. The action plan will find new and creative ways to boost revenue and reduce costs.

“Recent unexpected policy decisions at both the provincial and federal levels have heightened the urgency in working together in a transparent and collegial way to ensure that we transform these challenges into new opportunities to accelerate the momentum that York has created over the last number of years towards realizing our vision and priorities,” emphasizes Lenton. “The needs, interests, and expectations of students and of society are changing. The York U Forward Action Plan, while essential for the financial sustainability of the institution, also creates the potential for us to align our efforts with those changes to better serve society and enhance our impact.”

As the University seeks to align its administrative and academic expenditures with enrolment and enrolment revenue, it has already introduced a number of cost-containment initiatives that will contribute directly to the deficit reduction targets, as outlined in the three-year budget plan approved on April 30 by the Board of Governors.

Steps already taken include reduced spending on travel, hospitality, and professional development, along with postponed and essential hiring only. Earlier this month, the University took steps to reduce the total compensation packages for management (i.e. CPM) and senior executives (i.e. president and vice-presidents) over the next year by 3.6 per cent, with projected savings of approximately $5 million. The University is prepared to take similar steps in subsequent years if needed to support the institution’s financial sustainability.

The action plan is moving forward with initiatives such as a new pathway program for students building their English language proficiency, a collegial Forum on Student Retention and promotion of accelerated degree formats for international students, all of which exemplify York’s proactive approach to enhancing program offerings and student support.

The action plan also includes a variety of collaborative efforts to enhance student housing options, increase our attraction to out-of-province domestic students, and identify software licences that are duplicative or redundant.

Work is just beginning to mobilize the community behind the action plan. Looking ahead, York University is gearing up to launch several key initiatives, with ongoing community engagement and updates planned to keep faculty and staff informed and involved. Discussions on campus optimization and potential new programs underscore the University’s commitment to strategic growth and innovation.

“This is a pivotal moment for the entire York University community,” stresses Provost and Vice-President Academic Lisa Philipps. “It demands our full engagement to envision the future of York. Together, we will overcome the current challenges and build an even more impactful University for the generations of students to come.”

As the York U Forward Action Plan unfolds, the University community is encouraged to actively participate in this transformative journey. Through collaboration and adaptability, York University aims to realize its vision and maintain its position as a leader in higher education.

University wraps up Service Excellence Program Office 

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York University’s Service Excellence Program (SEP) wraps up after four transformative years, in response to current fiscal conditions.

York University established the SEP in 2020 to uphold its vision for service excellence and enhance administrative services. Designed as a multi-year initiative, the program aimed to embed a culture of continuous improvement across the University.   

Over the past four years, the SEP has attained that goal, achieving significant milestones, including streamlining purchasing and payments, expense reimbursement, staff recruiting and hiring, and service request ticketing. These enhancements have made work processes simpler, faster and more efficient. The program also spearheaded the creation of the University Services Centre (USC), a shared services centre that provides a single point of contact for high-volume administrative tasks. The USC now includes specialized teams in Finance, Human Resources and University Information Technology. It has also implemented numerous process improvements in response to community members’ feedback and recommendations.  

As the SEP evolved, there was careful consideration of how best to sustain these improvements within the University’s structure. York, like many institutions, has been managing financial pressures amidst reduced revenues and multi-year deficit reduction targets, as outlined in the three-year budget plan approved on April 30 by the Board of Governors. In light of these budget considerations, the decision was made to conclude the SEP by the end of October. This includes phasing out roles in the program’s central operational team. This is part of a broader effort to streamline administrative activities based on data-driven insights and community consensus. 

At the April 10 town hall, President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton shared with the community an overview of the University’s action plan to continue to advance the University Academic Plan and achieve financial sustainability. The action plan consists of 17 projects divided into three important streams: Program Enhancement and Sustainability; Enrolment Recovery; and Administrative Projects.  

The SEP has laid the foundation for the additional improvements that will stem from the action plan, each one guided by a functional lead responsible for administrative services. The USC will maintain its leadership role in facilitating continuous improvement in high-volume administrative services. 

“While change can be challenging, transitioning responsibility for service excellence to the functional leads reflects the University’s balanced approach to cost containment and long-term financial sustainability,” acknowledges Provost and VP Academic Lisa Philipps. “We are grateful to the SEP operational team for their efforts over the years and look forward to ongoing improvements that will benefit our community.” 

The decision to wind down the SEP Office at this time underscores York’s commitment to optimizing resources in response to fiscal constraints, while maintaining its commitment to service excellence and improving the well-being of the communities served by York University. 

President Lenton takes on role as Chair of eminent advocacy council for higher education in Canada

Rhonda Lenton

York University President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton was announced as the new council Chair for the Council of Ontario Universities (COU). The two-year appointment came into effect on July 1.

As council Chair, Lenton will help advance COU’s mission, which is to collaborate and advocate for the success of students, communities and the province of Ontario. 

“I am delighted to be assuming the role of COU council Chair, where I can continue to advocate for the higher education sector and quality education that is accessible and inclusive for all students studying in Canada,” says Lenton. “Universities have never been more important to produce the talent, research and creative activities needed to enhance the well-being of the communities we serve. I look forward to collaborating with leaders in higher education, government and industry to enhance our collaboration in addressing what is an increasingly volatile and uncertain time.” 

President Lenton has been a strong proponent for the financial sustainability of universities as well as for 21st-century learning and knowledge for the future, including strengthening York’s impact on the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This past year, York was ranked among the world’s top 35 institutions for its impact on the SDGs. A dedicated proponent of community engagement and innovative partnerships, Lenton has championed co-operation both among post-secondary education institutions and across sectors locally and globally to advance the complex challenges the world faces, including climate change, poverty and inequality.  

In addition to taking on this new role as Chair, Lenton continues to advance the post-secondary sector through her roles on Universities Canada’s Internationalization Committee, the Association of Commonwealth Universities’ Executive, the Canada India Business Council Advisory Board, the Loran Scholars Board, the Business and Higher Education Roundtable Board, and the Conference Board of Canada.  

Lenton joined York University in 2002 as dean of the Atkinson Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. She then served as York’s inaugural vice-provost academic from 2009 to 2012, and then as the University’s vice-president academic and provost from 2012 until April 2017.  As president, she continues to advance York’s vision and priorities, raising the University’s presence and profile as a leader in post-secondary education.  

President congratulates Spring Convocation’s Class of 2024

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The following is a message from York University President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton to the Class of 2024:

To the exceptional Class of 2024, my warmest congratulations! It is a privilege and a pleasure to join you in commemorating this major milestone in your life.

With all that is going on in the world, this group of graduating students has demonstrated not only perseverance but resilience.

We are living at a time of great change and transformation – brought on by a convergence of factors which include the pandemic, the rise of artificial intelligence and automation, the organization of work, the labour market and sociodemographic changes.

All of these forces are working together, contributing in some cases to geopolitical conflicts and war, raising important ethical questions in society and a whole host of other wicked problems such as the sustainability of the planet we call home.

Higher education, as a result, is being profoundly impacted by the urgent need for talent, research and innovation, collaboration and co-operation.

The knowledge and skills you have acquired are just the beginning. The true measure of your education will be evident in how you use it to bridge divides, cultivate empathy and understanding, and contribute to a better world.

Now, more than ever, we need changemakers who recognize the humanity in others, skilled at finding creative compromises and deeply committed to the well-being of all people and the planet.

Changemakers are all around us – for example, in the honorary degree recipients and the award winners we were pleased to recognize.

Each of our Faculties are also exemplary models. For example, in the Faculty of Science, Professor Sapna Sharma, who is celebrated as one of Canada’s top 10 water scientists, is leading the UNITAR Global Water Academy. The aim of the academy is to tackle global water sustainability – a pressing issue that affects the population worldwide.

In the Faculty of Education, the Jean Augustine Chair held by Carl James continues to attract donations, due in no small part to individuals like doctors Augustine and James, who have dedicated their lives to access, equity, and inclusivity through community engagement and collaborative action, supporting initiatives that ensure the success of current and future Black scholars and students.

With interdisciplinary collaboration as our forte, many of our Faculties are also contributing to the $318-million Connected Minds research initiative, the largest York-led research project. Connected Minds: Neural and Machine Systems for a Healthy, Just Society, in partnership with Queen’s University and others, aims to understand and mitigate the risks of emerging technologies, particularly for vulnerable populations.

And earlier this month, York was named in the world’s top 35 among 2,000+ participating universities for its impact on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by the prestigious Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. These examples are powerful reminders of the impact that we can make as individuals as well as collectively.

You join a network of more than 375,000 York alumni, making a meaningful difference across diverse spheres of life. I know that some of you are continuing on at York in graduate programs, but whatever your future plans, I hope you stay in touch with us, and with the friends and acquaintances you have made along the way.

Let us take a moment to acknowledge the many individuals who have supported you throughout your higher education journey. This includes your professors, teaching assistants, administrative staff, classmates, family, partners, and friends who have encouraged and assisted you in reaching this significant milestone.

Thank you for choosing York. Congratulations! We look forward to seeing what you will do next!

Bonne chance! Miigwetch!

Le président félicite la promotion de la collation des grades du printemps 2024

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J’adresse mes plus vives félicitations à l’exceptionnelle promotion de 2024! C’est un grand privilège pour moi de célébrer avec vous cette étape importante de votre vie.

Étant donné la situation mondiale actuelle, ce groupe de diplômés a fait preuve non seulement de persévérance, mais aussi de résilience.

Nous vivons une époque de transformations et de grands changements déclenchés par une combinaison de facteurs comme la pandémie, l’essor de l’IA et de l’automatisation, l’organisation du travail, le marché de l’emploi et les tendances sociodémographiques.

Toutes ces forces conjuguées entraînent dans certains cas des conflits géopolitiques et des guerres et soulèvent d’importantes questions éthiques dans la société ainsi que de nombreux autres problèmes épineux, dont la durabilité de la planète Terre.

L’enseignement supérieur est donc profondément marqué par le besoin pressant de talents, de recherche et d’innovation, de collaboration et de coopération.

Les connaissances et les compétences que vous avez acquises ne sont qu’un début. La vraie portée de votre éducation sera évidente dans l’usage que vous en ferez pour combler les fossés, cultiver l’empathie et la compréhension et contribuer ainsi à un monde meilleur.

Aujourd’hui plus que jamais, nous avons besoin d’artisans et artisanes du changement qui reconnaissent l’humanité des autres, habiles à trouver des compromis créatifs et qui se mobilisent en vue du bien-être de tous les peuples et de la planète.

On retrouve de telles personnes un peu partout dans notre entourage, surtout parmi les récipiendaires de diplômes honorifiques et les lauréats des prix que nous avons le plaisir de décerner.

Chacune de nos facultés constitue aussi un modèle à suivre. Prenons l’exemple de la Faculté des sciences : la professeure Sapna Sharma a été reconnue comme l’une des dix meilleures scientifiques canadiennes dans le domaine de l’eau. Elle dirige aujourd’hui l’Académie mondiale de l’eau de l’UNITAR, dont l’objectif est de s’attaquer au problème de la durabilité de l’eau, un enjeu qui touche les populations du monde entier.

À la Faculté des sciences de l’éducation, la Chaire Jean Augustine, dont Carl James est actuellement titulaire, continue d’attirer des dons grâce à Mme Augustine et M. James qui ont consacré leur vie à l’accès, à l’équité et à l’inclusion au moyen de l’engagement communautaire et de l’action collaborative ainsi que d’initiatives assurant la réussite des universitaires et étudiant·e·s noir·e·s actuel·le·s et futur·e·s.

La collaboration interdisciplinaire étant notre point fort, plusieurs facultés contribuent également à l’initiative de recherche Connected Minds/Esprits branchés dont la valeur s’élève à 318 M$ et qui est le plus grand projet de recherche dirigé par York. Connected Minds: Neural and Machine Systems for a Healthy, Just Society, de concert avec l’Université Queen’s et d’autres partenaires, a pour mandat de comprendre et d’atténuer les risques des technologies émergentes, notamment pour les populations vulnérables.

Au début du mois, le prestigieux palmarès Impact de Times Higher Education a classé York parmi les 35 meilleures universités au monde — sur plus de 2 000 — pour son impact sur les ODD. Ces exemples illustrent bien l’incidence que nous pouvons avoir individuellement et collectivement.

Vous rejoignez un réseau de plus de 375 000 diplômé·e·s de York qui suscitent le changement dans divers domaines. Je sais que certains et certaines d’entre vous poursuivrez vos études à York. Quels que soient vos projets d’avenir, j’espère que vous resterez en contact avec nous ainsi qu’avec les amis et les connaissances que vous vous êtes faits en cours de route.

Prenons un moment pour remercier les nombreuses personnes qui vous ont appuyés tout au long de votre parcours dans l’enseignement supérieur. C’est grâce aux encouragements de vos professeur·e·s, chargé·e·s de cours, membres du personnel administratif, camarades de classe, familles, partenaires et amis que vous avez pu atteindre ce cap important.

Merci d’avoir choisi York. Félicitations! Nous avons hâte de voir ce que l’avenir vous réserve!

Bonne chance! Miigwetch!

President’s University-Wide Teaching Award recipients honoured

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Three York University faculty members will be recognized during the 2024 Spring Convocation ceremonies with President’s University-Wide Teaching Awards for enhancing quality of learning and demonstrating innovation and excellence in teaching.

This year’s President’s University-Wide Teaching Award recipients – selected by the York University Senate – are representative of three categories: full-time faculty with 10 or more years of teaching experience; full-time faculty with less than 10 years of experience; and contract and adjunct faculty.

Each winner will not only be recognized during a convocation ceremony this spring but will have their name engraved on the University-Wide Teaching Awards plaques displayed in Vari Hall on the Keele Campus.

This year’s recipients are:

Full-time tenured faculty with 10 or more years of full-time teaching experience

Danielle Robinson, School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD)

Danielle Robinson
Danielle Robinson

Robinson received the award in recognition of her ability to create an interdisciplinary learning environment where students from diverse academic backgrounds can work collaboratively and approach problems from contrasting directions. That ability has, in part, been channelled into her leadership around the Cross-Campus Capstone Classroom (C4) initiative, an experiential education opportunity for students that allows them approach real-world challenges with social impact in interdisciplinary ways. 

“In my collaboration with Danielle, I find her a passionate advocate for our students, excellent at organization, caring and interested in those she works with and one of the most hard-working colleagues I know,” said Robinson’s nominator, Professor Franz Newland, a C4 co-founder and co-academic lead. “She achieves this with a sense of fun, recognizing its importance when doing hard work. I believe she is an irreplaceable asset to York.”

Robinson has been the recipient of several other awards, including the Dean’s Teaching Award for Junior Faculty (from AMPD), and the Airbus and Global Engineering Dean’s Council’s Diversity Award.

Full-time faculty with less than 10 years of teaching experience

Vidya Shah, Faculty of Education

Vidya Shah
Vidya Shah

Shah received the award for her collaborative approach to pedagogy, which looks to honour students’ voices and recognize their needs, interests and agency – often by incorporating their views into the content of her courses. The award also acknowledges Shah’s ongoing efforts to address inequities within the larger academic community, often through inspiring a rethinking of practices in the areas of racial and social justice, as well as teaching and learning.

Her nominator, Myrtle Sodhi, a PhD candidate in the Faculty of Education, said of Shah, “Her ability to support a large number of students who are under-represented through various stages of their academic career speaks to Dr. Shah’s commitment to student learning, mentorship and social change.” She added: “Dr. Shah’s research, teaching, collaboration and mentorship has changed the landscape of the York University academic community in profound ways. She continues to inspire leadership, social justice action and academic pathways.”

Shah is also the recipient of the Faculty of Education Graduate Teaching Award. In 2022, she was awarded the Leaders and Legends Award for Mentor of the Year by the Ontario Institute of Studies in Education.

Contract and adjunct faculty

Heather Lynn Garrett, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies

Heather Lynn Garrett
Heather Lynn Garrett

Garrett was honoured in recognition of her her ability to engage with and motivate her students, incorporating story, anecdote, music and various media to bring course material to life. She has provided valuable mentorship to students in her program, notably through her support of the Sociology Undergraduate Student Association (SUSA). She has served as a faculty mentor of SUSA’s annual Falling in Love with Research project, guiding students in conduction sociological research on a topic chosen by SUSA members.

Garrett has twice received the John O’Neill Award for Teaching Excellence by the Department of Sociology, and has been nominated for the Ian Greene Award for Teaching Excellence.

Watch the June 10 town hall, presentation

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Students, faculty, instructors, course directors and staff at York University were invited to a virtual town hall on June 10, which featured a slide show presentation.

At the town hall, the multi-year budget, approved by the Board of Governors, was shared. The town hall focused on how the community can work together to advance York’s academic plan in a financially sustainable manner.

Following the presentation, questions and comments from the community were addressed.

The full town hall video and slide show presentation are now available to the York U community.

Additional questions can be sent to communityconversations@yorku.ca.

Actioning the University’s three-year budget plan approved by the Board of Governors

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At a town hall on Monday, June 10, the York University president and senior leaders will be walking through the recently approved three-year budget plan. The board-approved plan is the result of prudent forecasting, sector analysis and community input. It outlines institutional priorities that recognize the significant budget challenges facing York University, and most other institutions across Ontario, and highlights opportunities for addressing them.  

Over the past several years, the University has worked diligently to advance the priorities in the Senate-approved University Academic Plan 2020-2025: Building a Better Future. By taking advantage of emerging opportunities in a rapidly changing higher education landscape, the University has continued to invest in its growth as a leading institution in post-secondary education, laying a strong foundation for its financial stability. Careful scenario planning also facilitated the University’s ability to mitigate much of the consequences throughout the pandemic, including the closing of borders around the world and the rapid shift to online education.

Nonetheless, the longer-term impact of COVID-19 in combination with other global shifts in population growth and student mobility, and the more recent cap on international students imposed by the federal government, have significantly disrupted the higher education sector. This has resulted in lower enrolment at the undergraduate and graduate levels in 2023-24, which will impact subsequent years. Additionally, in Ontario, the government’s tuition freeze extension through to at least 2026-27 has further reduced revenue in the sector, compelling the University to reconcile its expenditures with declining student numbers and revenue.

The combined impact of these factors, exacerbated by the recent labour disruption and Bill 124 reopener settlements, has created a critical financial situation for the University that is only partially addressed through the carry forward accumulated over the past several years. The University must close an operating gap of no less than $30 million in 2024-25, $80 million next year and $90 million the following year. The cumulative shortfall, if unaddressed, threatens to put the University in a negative financial position by 2026-27.

The University remains focused on providing a high-quality, research-intensive learning environment committed to strengthening the well-being of the communities it serves. The collective efforts of faculty, staff, instructors and students, together with investment from the government, donors and partners, continue to support the realization of this vision. Factors contributing directly to the University’s positive momentum include enhanced scholarships and the development of new services and programs to meet the needs of students and employers; the opportunity to recruit additional students to the Markham Campus; the positive impact the proposed medical school is already having on York’s reputation; and research successes like the Connected Minds initiative, the recent NSERC CREATE grant to study geomagnetic storms and a grant from the province of Ontario to study sustainable research technologies.

This progress is reflected in global and national rankings. For example, the University climbed more than 100 spots in the recent QS Sustainability Rankings, placing 118th out of more than 1,400 institutions globally, and was recognized as a greenest and top diversity employer in Canada. 

The road ahead

Nevertheless, swift, decisive action is needed for the University to align expenditures with the reduction in enrolment revenue. To do so with minimum impact on the University and its community, continued investment in future growth is imperative, including program enhancement and development, pedagogical innovation such as online and flexible delivery, strategic enrolment management (SEM), research, innovation and commercialization, while also streamlining administrative overhead and diversifying revenue sources.

Along with embedding additional contingencies into budgets that reflect the increasing uncertainty in higher education, recent cost-saving measures include reducing discretionary operating expenses such as travel and hospitality; deferring renovations; and consolidating academic units. The University remains steadfast in its commitment to control costs and prioritize strategic initiatives that will help maintain its positive trajectory and continue to strengthen its impact and reputation among global universities.

The University has identified 17 further actions to guide these efforts. Next steps include consolidating working groups tasked with leading these initiatives and establishing targets and benchmarks to measure progress. Along with actively engaging the Board of Governors, Senate and union partners, the president is inviting the entire University community to participate in a town hall on Monday, June 10. This is one of a number of identified opportunities to discuss the budget and action plan.

The collaborative effort of the whole of the University community will be crucial in defining and implementing the best possible recovery plan, ensuring York University continues to thrive for future generations.