As with most post-secondary institutions across Canada, UPEI operates according to a bicameral system of governance established through provincial legislation. Under the PEI University Act, decisions related to finances and resources are made by the Board of Governors while decisions related to academic matters fall within the purview of Senate.
In recognition of the fact that financial and academic matters quite often intersect, the Act stipulates that the Board and Senate will maintain close ties through reciprocal representation and joint committees. Moreover, the Board is required to, “solicit and give full consideration” to Senate advice and in some instances is only able to exercise certain powers – such as the establishment of new faculties, schools, and departments – with the consent of Senate. In recognition of the central role that academics must play in the academic decisions of our institution, the PEI University Act requires that faculty constitute no less than one-half of the total membership of UPEI Senate.
UPEI Senate is also guided by established processes and procedures that provide a set of parameters for conducting Senate business. When properly followed, these procedures secure the necessary foundation for academic staff to effectively participate in collegial governance. Conversely, when these procedures are either ignored or marginally followed, this can make it difficult if not impossible for academic staff to execute their legislated function.
Agenda, Supporting Documents, & Minutes
Senate
Friday, September 10, 2021 Agenda | Minutes
Friday, October 15, 2021, Agenda | Minutes
Friday, November 19, 2021, Agenda | Minutes
Special Meeting – Tuesday, December 21, 2021, Agenda | Minutes
Thursday, January 6, 2022, Agenda | Minutes
Friday, January 21, 2022, Agenda | Minutes
Friday, February 11, 2022, Agenda | Minutes
Friday, March 11, 2022, Agenda | Minutes
Friday, April 8, 2022, Agenda | Minutes
Friday, March 10, 2023, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
- Agenda – Senate – March 10, 2023
- Guidelines for Academic Unit Participating in UPEI Quality Assurance Reviews of Academic Programs
- Guidelines for Advisory Team Participating in UPEI Quality Assurance Reviews of Academic Programs
- Open Access Policy-revision Jan 11 2023
Friday, February 3, 2023, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Friday, November 25, 2022, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
- Agenda
- Draft 2022 11 18 Senate Processes Procedures
- Committee on the Enhancement of Teaching Terms of Reference
- Board-Senate Liaison Committee Terms of Reference
- Honorary Degree Committee Terms of Reference Fall 2022
- UPEI Strategic Research Plan
Friday, October 21, 2022, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
- Agenda
- Steering and Nominating Committee Terms of Reference – Current
- SSNC Proposed Terms of Reference – Proposed
- Senate Processes and Procedures – Current
- Senate Processes and Procedures – Proposed