Campus Notices
The Office of Research Services (ORS) supports researchers through the research administration process. We recognize that it can be complicated and takes precious time! Several institutional reviews are required, an important step to ensure accuracy and compliance, manage institutional commitments, and reduce risk to everyone involved in the research (PI, students, participants, partners, and the University). This session will outline the ORS review and approvals processes and timelines, highlighting factors that might affect these processes, and providing tips to researchers to enhance efficiencies of this important work.
August 5, 12:00 pm, Kelley Memorial Building, Room 210
Presented by: Dr. Marva Sweeney-Nixon, Associate Vice-President, Research
Hybrid option available
Open to Faculty, Research Scientists, Post-Docs, and Graduate Students
Register here: Info session - Understanding Research Services' reviews and approvals processes – Fill out form
We are launching the first of three pulse surveys that will take place over the coming months. Pulse surveys are short, focused surveys that help us gather timely feedback on specific topics. Our first pulse survey is focused on Sharing Information and Communications. The survey aims to better understand the effectiveness of UPEI's communication channels, how employees prefer to receive information, and where opportunities exist to improve communication across the University. The information gathered will help inform the campus-wide communication strategy, led by the Communications and University Relations unit in Marketing and Communications, and improve the ways we share news, updates, events, and important information.
Survey Details
- The survey takes approximately 5–7 minutes to complete.
- The survey can be completed on a computer, or by using a mobile device.
- The survey is completed via the TalentMap survey platform we used in the previous employee engagement survey.
- The survey can only be completed once and must be completed in one sitting.
- Responses are anonymous. No personal information is collected, and individual responses cannot be connected to any employee.
- The deadline to complete is Friday, August 21, 2026, by 4pm.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Your input helps us better understand the employee experience and supports our ongoing efforts to make meaningful improvements across UPEI.
UPEI is scheduling required network maintenance on Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
During this maintenance, Internet access will be interrupted and unavailable. All traffic to and from the Internet, including M365, Teams, and VPN/remote access into UPEI, will be impacted and unavailable.
Internal UPEI networks and resources will be accessible.
This workshop, presented by the Teaching and Learning Centre in three half-day sessions, will enable instructors to redesign an assessment so that it is aligned, authentic, inclusive, AI‑aware, and sustainable. We will pay particular attention to the ways assessment design constraints and choices, such as format, instructions, and grading processes/criteria, may affect students and instructors. The workshop will take place on August 11, 12, and 13 in the Teaching and Learning Centre (Robertson Library Annex, Room 228) from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm each day.
Registration link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/qgXaFtHrm9
Our EFAP provider, Green Shield, is hosting orientation webinars for all employees, faculty members, and their dependents who would like to learn more about how their UPEI EFAP benefits work.
2026 dates offered: February 5, March 5, April 2, May 7, June 4, July 2, August 6, September 3, October 1, November 5 and December 3.
To register:
- Click this ZOOM link to register
- Please select the best date (note that the time zone is listed in EST).
- Complete the Webinar Registration.
- You will receive an email confirmation that has the log-in and call-in details.
This comprehensive, confidential, and accessible program offers a wide range of services to support your mental health and overall well-being, including:
5 hours of individual counselling (Green Shield will closely monitor usage and will provide additional hours to those who need further support, to ensure that no one is denied access to the program because of insufficient sponsored hours in any policy year) and 5 hours of couples therapy
Additional program highlights include:
- Flexible therapy options via phone, video, or in-person, with 30, 60, or 90-minute sessions
- Personalized therapist matching that considers DEI preferences
- Unlimited 15-minute consultations to help members find their ideal therapist
- Innovative, value-added services in areas such as children’s mental health, nutrition, and overall well-being
- Unlimited financial and legal consultations
- Self-guided digital CBT, well-being coaching, and personalized care navigation
- Digital pharmacy and nutrition services
Create your account to explore services, including Mental Health Support: Get convenient, personalized mental health support from a qualified therapist best suited to you, or explore our self-guided online therapy program at your own pace.
We hope you’ll enjoy this integrated and convenient health experience.
ACCOUNT AS AN EMPLOYEE
Create your account to access GreenShield+ services today.
Your Organization code is: UPEI
Sign Up
To access your EAP on GreenShield+:
- Make a note of your Organization Code "UPEI"
- Go to app.greenshieldplus.ca/en/sign-up
- Select Through an Employer or Organization
- Select I have an Organization Code
- Follow the steps to register
ACCOUNT AS A DEPENDENT
Before You Begin: You should only choose through a family member if you are a dependent (e.g. partner, spouse, child) of a person with a plan member ID or organization code.
For questions, contact Human Resources at employeeservices@upei.ca
The University of Prince Edward Island is mourning the passing of Frederick E. Hyndman, CM, LLD, chair of the UPEI Board of Governors from 2006 to 2012. During his term, he led the Board during a time of significant growth in enrolment and infrastructure at the University.
Dr. Hyndman’s contributions to post-secondary education go back to his role as a member of the University/College Planning Committee in 1968–69 that led to the creation of UPEI and Holland College. He received a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, from UPEI in 2013 to recognize his significant contributions to post-secondary education, community heritage, the arts, and health care on PEI.
The UPEI community expresses condolences to Dr. Hyndman’s family, friends, and colleagues. The flags in front of the Kelley Memorial Building, and at UPEI Alumni Canada Games Place and the Artificial Turf Field have been lowered to half mast in Dr. Hyndman’s memory. Read the full UPEI article here.
UPEI is scheduling required network maintenance on Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
During this maintenance, Internet access will be interrupted and unavailable. All traffic to and from the Internet, including M365, Teams, and VPN/remote access into UPEI, will be impacted and unavailable.
Internal UPEI networks and resources will be accessible.
Honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
McMillan Hall, W. A. Murphy Student Centre
Join us for a day of reflection, learning, and community as we mark the 11th anniversary of the release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)’s "Final Reports" along with "94 Calls to Action," which guide Canada’s path toward reconciliation. Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR). The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and the ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.
To commemorate and honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, UPEI is expanding its annual Mawi’omi (the word for gathering in the Mi’kmaw language) and holding it on September 29. The TRC Mawi’omi is a gathering that will be open to the University and broader community, which will include several activities aimed at increasing awareness, fostering community relationships, and ensuring that the narratives of Indigenous peoples are honoured and understood.
We would like to invite all UPEI employees to join us for a plant and trimming exchange.
Join colleagues old and new for a casual plant and trimming exchange designed to welcome new employees, reconnect returning staff, and set the tone for a thriving year ahead. No green thumb required, just curiosity and conversation.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm in the campus Quad. Trade plants and trimmings with other staff and faculty, finally re-pot that office plant that is outgrowing its container, or offer slips and cuttings to folks looking to spruce up their office spaces!
Please bring what supplies you can, and even better if you have enough to share. Let us take care of our office greenery while enjoying a little visit with our coworkers.
What to Bring:
- Plant cuttings, slips, or trimmings to share or swap
- Your own pots or containers for repotting plants
- Seeds to swap (optional)
- A blanket or lawn chair if you'd like to sit and visit outdoors
We will have some cups and potting soil available.
Rain location: McMillan Hall.
The Doctor of Psychology program invites all to attend the public presentation of Brenna Bagnell's dissertation defence titled "An Exploration of Relationship Doubts and Sexual Well-Being Among Couples."
When: August 17, 2026, 10:30 am
Where: Memorial Hall, Room 104
Please join us in supporting Brenna on this momentous occasion!
The Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC) is offering a one-hour onboarding session for new and newer sessional instructors.
This session is an opportunity to learn about the resources, services, and teaching supports available to you at UPEI, including
- Instructional design support and professional development opportunities offered through the TLC
- A brief introduction to Moodle, UPEI’s Learning Management System
- The principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and their application in post-secondary teaching
- Key elements of an effective and learner-centred course syllabus
Whether you're new to teaching at UPEI or simply looking to reconnect with available supports, this session will provide helpful information and practical resources to support your teaching. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at TLC@upei.ca. We look forward to welcoming you.
Event Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 12:30 pm
Location: Atlantic Veterinary College
Room: Room 286A/287 (The McCain Foundation Learning Commons)
Looking for simple ways to increase student engagement without redesigning your course? Join the UPEI Teaching and Learning Centre for a practical Lunch and Learn on incorporating brief, evidence-informed active learning strategies into lectures. Explore techniques that help students think, discuss, retrieve, and apply what they are learning—all with minimal preparation. Participants will leave with practical strategies they can implement immediately in their own teaching.
The Doctor of Psychology Program invites all to attend the public presentation of Tori Bolton's Dissertation Defense titled: “I was not ready for what was coming. I don’t know if anyone ever is”: Raising a Child with a Life-limiting Condition in Rural Prince Edward Island.
Date and Time: August 5, 2026 at 10:00am
Location: Memorial Hall, Room 104
Please join us in supporting Tori on this momentous occasion!
The Doctor of Psychology Program invites all to attend the public presentation of Delrae Fawcett's Dissertation Defense titled: "Beyond Food: A Relational and Embodied Framework of Eating Disorders"
Date and Time: August 11, 2026 at 11:30am
Location: Memorial Hall, Room 104
Please join us in supporting Delrae on this momentous occasion!
This workshop, presented by the Teaching and Learning Centre in three half-day sessions, will enable instructors to redesign an assessment so that it is aligned, authentic, inclusive, AI‑aware, and sustainable. We will pay particular attention to the ways assessment design constraints and choices, such as format, instructions, and grading processes/criteria, may affect students and instructors. The workshop will take place on August 11, 12, and 13 in the Teaching and Learning Centre (Robertson Library Annex, Room 228) from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm each day.
Registration link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/qgXaFtHrm9
The Office of Research Services (ORS) will hold an information session about its reviews and approvals processes on August 5, at 12:00 pm, in Kelley Memorial Building, Room 210 (please note that this is a change in location), for faculty, research scientists, post-docs, and graduate students.
The ORS supports researchers through the research administration process. We recognize that it can be complicated and takes precious time! Several institutional reviews are required, an important step to ensure accuracy and compliance, manage institutional commitments, and reduce risk to everyone involved in the research (PI, students, participants, partners, and the University). This session will outline the ORS review and approvals processes and timelines, highlighting factors that might affect these processes, and providing tips to researchers to enhance efficiencies of this important work.
Register here: Info session - Understanding Research Services' reviews and approvals processes
The changes to the Research Travel Grant Program announced recently will be paused.
The travel grant is for researchers presenting their scholarly work.
Over the coming weeks, several office moves and space enhancements will take place to improve student services and create a more welcoming experience in Dalton Hall.
These changes are made possible by the upcoming relocation of Accessibility Services to a new dedicated space in the Robertson Library Annex, providing improved accessibility, privacy, and testing facilities.
Key changes include:
- Accessibility Services relocating to the Robertson Library Annex.
- Experiential Education moving to the fourth floor of Dalton Hall.
- Recruitment and First-Year Advising relocating to the second floor of Dalton Hall
- Admissions and Customized English Language Programs relocating to the first floor of Dalton Hall.
- Improvements to the lobby and second-floor entry areas, including enhanced reception, wayfinding, and student seating.
While some temporary disruptions may occur during the transition, all services will remain available, and every effort will be made to minimize impacts on daily operations.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to enhance student services and spaces across campus.
Lifelong learning starts here!
The new UPEI Alumni Access program replaces the former Alumni Premiere program and gives UPEI graduates continued access to a rich collection of library resources and services to support professional development, research, continuing education, and personal enrichment.
Through the program, alumni can explore 94 licensed databases across a wide range of disciplines, with access to scholarly journals, articles, and research tools. They can also make use of a librarian-curated collection of open access resources, expanding their access to trusted information from around the world.
Whether you are building your career, pursuing a new interest, conducting independent research, or simply staying informed, the Alumni Access program helps you remain connected to the resources and expertise that support life-long learning.
Discover how the new Alumni Access program can help you continue learning, exploring, and growing long after graduation!
Whether you're looking to strengthen your communication skills, prepare for new career opportunities, or simply learn one of Canada's official languages, the UPEI Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development (OCEPD) makes it easy to build your French language skills.
The French Language Training Series offers practical, interactive online courses for learners at all levels—from complete beginners to advanced speakers. Courses focus on real-world communication and are ideal for professional, academic, travel, and personal goals. Participants complete a self-assessment before registering to ensure they begin at the right level.
Exclusive Pricing for UPEI Staff
UPEI employees are eligible for preferred pricing:
- One French language course: $390 + HST
- Three-course package: $995 + HST (one course per term—Fall 2026, Winter 2027, and Spring 2027)
The three-course package provides an excellent opportunity to build your skills over the course of the year while saving on tuition.
Why Learn French?
- Strengthen your communication skills.
- Increase your confidence when interacting in both official languages.
- Support your professional growth and career development.
- Learn from experienced instructors in a supportive online environment.
Ready to get started?
Visit the French Language Training Series to explore course levels, complete the placement self-assessment, and register for an upcoming course.
Questions? Contact the Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development at pdp@upei.ca or 902-620-5216.
