Senate
Welcome to CUNY York College's Senate Website
The CUNY York College Senate is the College’s primary shared governance body, bringing together faculty, students, and administrators to shape academic and institutional policy. The Senate serves as a forum for collaboration and deliberation on matters affecting curriculum, academic standards, campus governance, and the overall educational mission of York College.
Schedule
All Senate meetings are open to the public and will be held on the last Tuesday of each month from 12:15 to 2 p.m. in 3D01, except holidays and university breaks.
All major event spaces, including the Atrium, FDR, 2M04, 2M05, and 3D01, will be reserved from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The schedule for the 2025-2026 academic year is as follows:
Fall 2026
- September 22, 2026
- October 27, 2026
- November 17, 2026
- December 8, 2026
Spring 2027
- February 23, 2027
- March 23, 2027
- April 20, 2027
- May 11, 2027
Leadership
President Claudia V. Schrader, Senate Chair
Scott Sheidlower, (Standing Faculty Caucus Chair)
Olga Berwid, Senate Secretary
Senate Meeting Materials
For Senate related issues, please contact Veronica Mariani, Senate Liaison
Revised: June 25, 2026