Mission
Vision
Core Values

Mission

The University of Prince Edward Island, founded on the tradition of liberal education, exists to encourage and assist people to acquire the skills, knowledge, and understanding necessary for critical and creative thinking, and thus prepare them to contribute to their own betterment and that of society through the development of their full potential. To accomplish these ends, the University is a community of scholars whose primary tasks are to teach and to learn, to engage in scholarship and research, and to offer service for the benefit of our Island and beyond.

Vision

UPEI aspires to transform lives and communities through lifelong learning. With teaching and research at the heart of our identity, UPEI connects the Island and the world, supporting students as they explore their interests, abilities, and strengths in pursuit of their academic and personal growth.

Together, we share the purpose of making our world a better place.

UPEI's Commitment to Reconciliation

UPEI is committed to advancing reconciliation through higher education.

As a community, our University acknowledges the role we must play in promoting an understanding of Indigenous history and culture and supporting respectful relationships.

UPEI recognizes that discussions in this era of truth and reconciliation will unveil difficult facts within our country’s history. However, in keeping with our institutional vision, we know that education is vital to understanding the history of colonialism and the forward-looking process of reconciliation.

Working together and in alignment with the UPEI Indigenous Strategic Framework and Initiatives, Pesk’tek—The Path Ahead: The Journey to Reconciliation and Action Reform, we must use knowledge as a catalyst for meaningful change in communities here in Prince Edward Island and around our world.

Core Values

Academic Freedom

Seeking and examining evidence and the pursuit of truth are guiding principles for universities. UPEI supports the principles of academic freedom in teaching, research, scholarship, and creativity; in publication and collections; and in scholarly discourse. The right to academic freedom carries with it the duty to use this freedom in a responsible way.

Accountability and Integrity

We act ethically, and with honesty, transparency, and integrity. We are committed to decision making that aligns with our values. Individually and collectively, we have a responsibility to each other and the larger community for the impacts of our decisions, actions, and behaviours. Our policies and procedures will encourage respect, empathy, trust, and support.

Pursuit of Excellence

We are committed to continuous improvement of the quality of our policies, processes, and programming, as well as our employee and learner environments. This includes fostering critical thinking, a culture of lifelong learning, and the pursuit of excellence in our teaching, research, and service, and our administration, operations, and technology. It also means innovative recruitment of scholars, employees, and students eager to support the mission of UPEI.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and a Sense of Belonging

We believe in equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, safety, and inclusion that is characterized by a sense of belonging. We listen, support, and respect each other. The well-being, health, and safety of our community underpin our decision making. We commit to building community within UPEI and relationships with communities across Prince Edward Island and beyond.

Reconciliation

UPEI acknowledges the traditions and contributions of Indigenous peoples. We continue to work towards meaningful relations, inclusive education, and actions that support learning, truth, and reconciliation. Through an ongoing journey based on the recognition of rights, respect, and partnership, we are committed to renewed relationships by building an understanding of how the past and present influence the future.