New developments underway for York’s Markham Centre Campus
A United Nations leadership training centre and a potential student residence are in the works for York’s Markham campus.
Tag: Faculty
York University unveils future plans for its School of Medicine
York is planning for its medical school using a “new model for healthcare” which includes a focus on preventive health and integrated education.
CUPE 3903 approves provisional strike timeline
The timeline outlines important dates in the bargaining period leading up to a potential strike or lockout.
Job security and equity remain on the table during collective bargaining
A sign-off has occurred relating to a fund for sexual assault survivors.
Bargaining continues between York and CUPE 3903
As with previous weeks, the main points of contention are job security and hiring equity.
York instructor faces backlash after problematic emails to international student
UPDATED: An instructor from the mathematics department is currently under fire for a set of ‘insensitive’ emails sent to an international student who requested a midterm deferral due to an internet blackout amid a military coup in Myanmar. University has made “alternate arrangements for the teaching of the course.”
York librarian Marcia Salmon creates digital guide to pandemics
Marcia Salmon, a York librarian, creates a site for reliable pandemic research links.
York professors reflect on one year of remote learning
A year later, professors have learned more about adapting, compassion, and teamwork amid the difficult circumstances of online education.
Two sides of a balanced coin: How pandemic education has impacted faculty and students with disabilities
Investigating the impact of the conditions of pandemic learning on both students and faculty with disabilities.
York researchers find that shorter lockdowns could be better for COVID-19 case counts
A new model developed by York researchers shows better planned lockdowns are more considerate towards the social needs of people.