WEBSTER CENTRE for TEACHING and LEARNING

The Webster Centre for Teaching and Learning is a unique facility located in the Annex of the Robertson Library Building at UPEI.  With funding from The Webster Foundation, the Centre strives to provide a central place for resources and people committed to the academic success of students, the professional development of faculty, and the integration of complementary programs that support teaching and learning. Programs and facilities available to students at the Webster Centre include: 
 
Accessibility Services and Adaptive Technology 
Accessibility Services and Adaptive Technology provide support services for students with and without disabilities. Mentoring supports offer students regular personalized assistance with study strategies and time management. Students can benefit from technological support for reading texts, notes and articles, and for writing. Students with documented disabilities are also offered a variety of test and examination accommodations through Accessibility Services. 
 
English Academic Preparation (EAP)
EAP is an intensive language program for students whose primary language of study has not been English. Students who have not presented the required English proficiency test scores for admission, have the opportunity to complete the CanTEST upon arrival at UPEI. The results of this English assessment determine placement in full-time or part-time English language courses that focus on academic writing, reading, listening, speaking and learning strategies. The goal of the program is to enable students to gain the skills and confidence in English to ensure a successful transition to university.
 
Math Help Centre 
The Math Help Centre provides individual help to students in any first or second year mathematics or statistics course. Tutors are undergraduate students in mathematics or statistics. The Math Help Centre is located in the PIT, and is open throughout the week.    
 

Science Help Centre
The Science Help Centre provides assistance to students in the subjects of biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, family science and foods and nutrition. The Centre is led by graduate and undergraduate students who serve as tutors.  This Centre is open in the PIT throughout the week.

Pathways to Academic Success (PAS)
The aim of the Pathways to Academic Success (PAS) office is to support students in becoming active, responsible learners. Through established programs, individual student advising in study skills, and outreach student workshops, the PAS office helps students develop the skills necessary to succeed at university.

 

Student Success Program 101 (SSP 101) is a non-credit course designed to help students academically succeed. The curriculum includes such topics as motivation, goal-setting, time management, study skills, and exam preparation. Students are either referred to SSP 101 as a condition of their Academic Probation, or register voluntarily as a means to improve their study skills and identify their learning needs.


Options is an online program providing guidance to individuals as they explore their academic and career choices. The development of a course portfolio is used as a tool to guide students through a self-reflective process with the intended outcome of a meaningful plan of action for the student's return, continuation, or entry to post-secondary studies.


PAS Workshops are a series of workshops designed to assist UPEI students with their studies. These free one-hour workshops provide additional academic support outside classroom hours. Workshops include such topics as Effective Reading and Note-Taking, Presentation Skills, Time Management, APA & MLA Referencing, and Developing Effective Thesis Statements. 

Graduate Students' Writing and Research Support Group are informal sessions bringing together grad students with faculy and staff to discuss the writing and research process.

Transition Program
Transition program provides extra support and encouragement for first-year-students admitted to UPEI with restrictions or on a voluntary basis for students who self-identify as needing extra support. The transition program is available to both recent graduates of high school and mature students. Please see section – Undergraduate and Professional programs, Application and Admission Requirements for further information.

Writing Centre
The Writing Centre offers a free writing consultation service and is available to all students, faculty, and staff at UPEI. Peer tutors and the Centre’s Coordinator are available to assist writers at any stage of a writing project in any subject. The Centre also houses a wealth of writing resources and handouts. Writing help is available six days a week at the Writing Centre Lounge in RL 213.

 

The PIT
The PIT is a student-centered area for active learning, located in the Annex of the Robertson Library.  It is home to the Math Help Centre and the Science Help Centre where students can access peer-tutored assistance in each of these areas. Please check schedules in the PIT for hours of specific programs. Computers, soft drink and snack machines are located in the PIT.

 

UPEI Student Tutoring
The UPEI Student Tutoring Program is designed to assist students who require additional help successfully completing their University studies. The program was created to assist students in achieving academic success by matching them with other UPEI students who have already completed the same subjects with outstanding success.