Courses and other academic activities resume Monday, February 2

Toronto - The York University Labour Disputes Resolution Act, 2009 has been passed by the Ontario legislature and received royal assent. As a result, the Executive Committee of Senate declares that the disruption of academic activities that began on November 6, 2008 has ended. Courses and other academic activities that were suspended at the outset of a strike by CUPE 3903 will resume on Monday, February 2.

For additional upto date info please go to http://www.yorku.ca/secretariat/Strike2008/Strike.htm

The principles of the Disruptions policy - academic integrity, fairness to students and timely information -- will continue to apply during the remediation period.

Faculty members are urged to prepare for a re-orientation period at their first meeting with students. During the first five days of instruction student are not required to submit assignments that were due during the disruption or to take tests.

Students and faculty members may also wish to review FAQs and guidelines issued by the Registrar’s Office, Centre for the Support of Teaching and Faculties.