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.

The schedule for the 2025-2026 academic year is as follows:

Fall 2025

  • September 30, 2025
  • October 28, 2025
  • November 25, 2025
  • December 9, 2025 

Spring 2026

  • February 24, 2026
  • March 24, 2026
  • April 28, 2026
  • May 26, 2026

Leadership

President Claudia V. Schrader, Senate Chair

Scott Sheidlower, Faculty Caucus Chair

Akkeem Polack, SGA President

Olga Berwid, Senate Secretary

Senate Meeting Materials

For Senate related issues, please contact Veronica Mariani, Senate Liaison

Revised: February 6, 2026