York University’s highest priority is supporting the academic success of each and every one of our students. The University has made and will continue to make every reasonable effort to reach a collective agreement with CUPE 3903 and avoid a strike. We remain fully committed to continuing negotiations with the assistance of the provincially appointed […]
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Student Belinda Schuler-Chin shares her experience of Dennis Hodgkinson’s classes for the Post-Degree Certificate in Human Resources Management
Guest blogger: Belinda Schuler-Chin Teaching is a challenging role, especially when the demographics of the class include seasoned professionals who “know it all,” new students just “figuring it out” and international students learning a new language and culture. Instructor Dennis Hodgkinson makes it look easy, applying brilliant and engaging techniques that transcend those barriers. His delivery […]
Toronto Sun: Online learning becomes more flexible
Ontario universities are also attracting a wide variety of mature and returning students heading back to university to upgrade their skills through continuing education, says Bonnie Patterson, president and CEO of the Council of Ontario Universities. “As a result, Ontario universities have expanded their offerings of continuing education programs for those seeking life-long learning opportunities,” […]
Kuwait seeks seats for students in Canada’s York University
Isaac Garcia-Sitton, director of international education and the English Language Institute for York University’s School of Continuing Studies, met with the head of the Kuwait Cultural Office in Canada, Dr. Fahad Al-Nasser. Read more.
Education fit to a ‘T’
York answers to call for T-shaped professionals York University’s School of Continuing Studies is leading the way, says its founding executive director, in rethinking professional education to address a deficit in highly skilled workers with the professional competencies to work effectively in cross-functional teams that are the norm in today’s organizations. “The T-shaped professional is […]
Connect with your instructors
Connect with your instructors Published on Wed Aug 26 2015 The university system in Canada, in general, is designed to meet the needs of young full-time students. Consequently, the system presents challenges for working adults who desire to go back to university. Some of these challenges are insurmountable for adults and prevent them from starting […]
Interview: English Language Learning in Canada
Dr. Devinderpal Singh interviews York University English Language Institute instructor Dr. Jagrati Chauhan on learning English and building a successful career in Canada. Watch this interview in Hindi.
Toronto Star: Climb the corporate ladder with ‘T-shaped’ credentials
By: Jennifer Barry Special to the Star Published on Fri Feb 27 2015 A law clerk for 10 years, Sabrina Agricola had always fancied a career in mediation. “I remembered hearing that you don’t have to be a lawyer to be a mediator. And that was always in the back of my mind,” she says. […]
The Weekly Voice: York University Launches Unique School Of Continuing Studies
Toronto: York University announced this week the establishment of a new School of Continuing Studies along with two new innovative student-centred certificate programs that will offer students not only specialized knowledge in their field, but core, foundational business skills that employers require. The School, one of the largest in Canada, brings together existing high quality […]
New School of Continuing Studies launches at York
NEWS Jan 13, 2015 York boasts new school will be different than those available at other institutions York recently launched the new School of Continuing Studies, which York claims is one of the largest in Canada. The launch was announced on January 9. According to Tracey Taylor-O’Reilly, founding executive director of the School of Continuing […]