Please note this information pertains to LA&PS faculty and staff only.
(DYA) is an electronic curriculum vitae (eCV) tool for faculty, librarians and archivists to centrally host their academic and professional accomplishments in one online profile.
The Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) is transitioning to 91ÑÇɫ’s University-wide platform, which will replace the current by year-end.
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- DYA information page 
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Discover 91ÑÇÉ« Academics (DYA)
Why this transition matters
DYA brings everything into one place, making it easier to keep your faculty profile up to date. It supports research and grant applications with automated CV generation, while giving you full control over what information is public or private. It also aligns LA&PS with 91ÑÇɫ’s broader Web Optimization and SEO strategy—improving consistency, boosting visibility, reducing duplication, and ensuring faculty information is managed centrally across 91ÑÇÉ« systems.
DYA also helps showcase faculty expertise within the university and beyond, making it easier for students, researchers, media, and partners to find 91ÑÇÉ« experts across disciplines.
How this impacts you
All LA&PS faculty already have a private DYA account with basic profile information, such as directory contact details and teaching activities, pre-populated.  You can review this information and control what appears publicly using the visibility settings. Profiles can range from basic contact information to detailed scholarly, teaching and research content.  
The LA&PS eServices team can help you publish your name, department or school, title, work email address and a profile photo. This will ensure the essential information needed for the LA&PS Directory is available. The directory will be linked to the LA&PS website in the near future. This level of information aligns with existing practice. 
Training
The VP Research & Innovation team is excited to host monthly demo sessions for LA&PS faculty:
- Wed, Sep 30
- Wed, Oct 14
- Wed, Nov 11
- Wed, Dec 9
All sessions take place at 11 a.m. to receive the meeting link.
The resources are available to help you get started. For more information, please review the DYA Information website, explore training opportunities and browse additional resources on the . For assistance, contact LA&PS eServices at esohelp@yorku.ca or the Discover 91ÑÇÉ« Academics Team at dyahelp@yorku.ca.
Next Steps for Your Profile
To get started, complete the .
Getting Started with Your Discover 91ÑÇÉ« Academics (DYA) Profile
Your DYA profile is an important way to showcase your research, teaching, and professional accomplishments to colleagues, students, media, and external partners.
Data System Information and Protection:
All data is stored and processed in Canada and complies with applicable Canadian privacy legislation, including Ontario’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). 
Faculty members benefit from clear data governance protections under 91ÑÇÉ«'s Information and Privacy policy. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Additional information is available in the . &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Discover 91ÑÇÉ« Academics is built on , a platform widely adopted by research institutions worldwide, including the University of Toronto, UBC, McMaster University, Harvard University, Oxford University, KU Leuven and Imperial College London.
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