In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Prince Edward Island Senate has elected to adopt a hybrid or blended approach to teaching for the spring, summer, and fall semesters of 2020.
For many of us, this will mean we will be teaching online. The “newness” of this for many has provoked a number of questions about Intellectual Property (IP) rights and privacy rights. Download the memo below for guidance on issues of intellectual property and privacy.
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Case was announced Saturday, link to UPEI only confirmed publicly on Tuesday. CBC News · Posted: Sep 28, 2021 8:27 PM AT | Last Updated: September 28 The UPEI Faculty Association says staff members are concerned about the lack of information from the university about a recent COVID-19 case connected to the school. Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather…
Budget cuts to teaching and research threaten academic mission and student success The UPEI Faculty Association has serious concerns about the priorities reflected in the recently approved 2026–2027 UPEI budget. We believe it represents a fundamental misalignment between UPEI’s stated academic mission and its actual financial commitments, which will have real consequences for students, faculty, and the…
On March 27th the UPEIFA Executive Committee formally notified the Employer of our intention to negotiate a new Collective Agreement to secure much needed improvements to our working conditions and our students’ learning conditions. As we have done in past rounds, we also made clear our intent to maintain “rotating chairs” at the bargaining table…
The FA nominating Committee is accepting nominations for 3 Executive Committee Member-at-Large positions, 2 positions for a two-year term and one position with a one year term. Nominations must be received by the Chair of the Nominating Committee no later than Wednesday, April 1st, 2026. All questions and nominations should be directed to the Nominating…