Office of the President
The University of Prince Edward Island’s President and Vice-Chancellor is the chief executive officer, responsible to the Board of Governors and to the Senate to lead UPEI’s academic mission and administrative operations. The President works with the senior executive team to provide leadership to the University.
The University of Prince Edward Island Board of Governors announced the appointment of Dr. Wendy Rodgers as UPEI’s seventh President and Vice-Chancellor on May 6, 2024, marking the end of a 12-month presidential search process. We are excited to welcome a visionary leader who shares our enthusiasm for this extraordinary post-secondary institution. Dr. Rodgers began her five-year term on June 1, 2024.
Messages from the President
UPEI Board of Governors Chair Shannon MacDonald and President and Vice-Chancellor Wendy Rodgers issued a joint message to the campus community announcing that the implementation plans for Year 0 and Year 1 for the UPEI Action Plan are available on upei.ca.
In follow up to two recent campus town halls, President Rodgers sent a message to the UPEI community outlining the themes that emerged from the events.
President Rodgers thanks the campus community for attending the Hello, Summer Barbecue and for their warm welcome.
