The Presidential Search Committee remains optimistic about the future and greatly anticipates a high level of constructive engagement during this transformative exercise for the University. Thoughtful contributions by members of the UPEI community will be critical to ensuring we have a clear vision of what we need to look for in UPEI’s next President and Vice-Chancellor. The Presidential Search Committee thanks you in advance for your input.

The Presidential Search Committee has engaged two organizations to aid them in building a highly consultative search process as the University searches for and selects its next President and Vice-Chancellor. 

Perrett Laver, one of the world’s leading international executive search firms, will support the search process. While they will assist and provide expertise, the Presidential Search Committee will be responsible for establishing the direction, driving the process, and vetting the candidates.

The University has also retained CCDI Consulting Inc., a leading Canadian human resources consultancy for organizations looking to create inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplaces. CCDI will be available to provide consultative support in conjunction with University’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) resources to ensure that the Presidential Search attracts inclusive leaders as candidates.

The Search Process
 

It is absolutely essential that the next President and Vice-Chancellor’s credentials reflect a deep understanding of workplace fairness, are consistent with the University's aim of creating a respectful environment, free of harassment and discrimination, and align with the University’s values and mission.

Therefore, to ensure that the Presidential Search results in a successful candidate who meets the University’s and broader community’s expectations, the search process is anticipated to take approximately 12 months and include several phases:  Planning, Consultation, Candidate Search, Candidate Assessment, Interview, and Announcement.

We are currently in the Interview Phase. Visit our For Candidates page for more information. If you have questions about the Presidential Search, please contact presidentialsearch@upei.ca.