Institute of Island Studies  


Global Islands Network

BOARD & COMMITTEES

The Institute of Island Studies is located within the University's Faculty of Arts. Institute policy is directed by a 13-person Advisory Board made up of University and community representation.

The Chair of the Advisory Board is elected by the Board.

IIS ADVISORY BOARD 2001-2002

Board Member Representing
Frank Driscoll (Chair)      Province of PEI
John Cousins PEI Museum & Heritage Foundation
Jeannie Lea Community
Rosemary Herbert UPEI
Faye Pound Community
Katherine Schultz Research & Development
Marina Silva UPEI
Bruce Smith Island Nature Trust
Richard Kurial Faculty of Arts
Barry Cudmore Community
Annie Spears UPEI
Clive Keen Life-Long Learning
Vacant Acadian Studies

Responsibility for the administration and co-ordination of programs rests with the Director of the Institute.

COMMITTEES

The Institute has three standing committees: one on public policy, one on finance, and one on academic relations, and Island Studies Press has its own board of directors. Each committee is made up of at least one Advisory Board member and additional individuals from the community and university. Each has a staff liaison.