Independent Third-Party Review
In December 2021, Janice Rubin and Heather Shields, from Rubin Thomlinson LLP, were retained to conduct an independent external third-party review of the University’s workplace policies and practices with respect to harassment and discrimination and an investigation of allegations that were brought to the University’s attention concerning the former president.
The Terms of Reference for the Review were approved by the UPEI Board of Governors on January 28, 2022, and can be read here. They were developed in consultation with Janice Rubin and others, including representative leadership groups from within our community including students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the Board of Governors.
If you have information that is relevant to the Terms of Reference, what the University has asked Ms. Rubin and Ms. Shields to consider, or questions about the review process, you may contact Rubin Thomlinson at this dedicated, confidential email address: upei@rubinthomlinson.com.
The Board is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and positive environment for all members of the University community and looks forward to the completion of the review. We are grateful for the ongoing support UPEI continues to receive from our community, donors, and alumni as we continue to advance the strategic priorities of the University.
