Campus Notices
The TLC is offering a series of workshops to support colleagues getting started on their file for tenure/permanency and/or promotion. Refresh your understanding with our online resources for and and then bring your questions to the workshops.
- Teaching Dossiers for Tenure/Permanecy or Promotion with Kathy Gottschall-Pass. Learn what needs to be included in your dossier under our current collective agreement. The session will look at the requirements and the options for documenting your teaching practice. Join us on Thursday January 15 (snow date Jan. 20) from 1:30 to 3:30.
- Writing YOUR Statement of Teaching Philosophy with Shannon Murray. A statement of teaching philosophy (STP) is an essential opening for most teaching dossiers, and it signals the central beliefs and practices to be found in your teaching dossier. This workshop will take participants through a variety of strategies for crafting an effective statement, looking at examples from across disciplines. Participants will leave with a sound basic structure for their STP. Join us on Friday January 23 (snow date Jan. 30) from 2:00 to 4:00.
- Developing a clinical service dossier. This workshop is still in development but we plan to schedule a date soon.
- Putting it all together with Sharon Myers, Bill Whelan and John VanLeeuwen. This panel of colleagues experienced in working with Tenure/Permanency and Promotion files will share advice about what to do and what to avoid. DATE TBD.
Workshops will take place in Teaching and Learning Centre, Robertson Library, Roo 230. Virtual options to attend will be available by emailing TLC@upei.ca for the link.
Kick off the semester by attending our networking event for the Harry W. MacLauchlan Entrepreneurship Program (HWMEP)! Join us on Wednesday, January 21 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm, in 201 Robertson Library.
This is the best opportunity before the competition officially starts for you to meet fellow competitors, find potential partners, and ask questions to CCCE staff about the competition before the application deadline of February 10, 2026! The networking event is open to any current 精童欲女 student, regardless of interest in the HWMEP competition.
If you missed out on the 精童欲女 Open Educational Resource Grants, here's another opportunity for funding for OERs!
The Council of Atlantic Academic Libraries (CAAL-CBPA) is excited to announce the 2026 cycle of the AtlanticOER Development Grants.
The AtlanticOER Development Grant program is intended to encourage and support educators in the Atlantic region in the adaptation, creation, and curation of Open Educational Resources (OER). These grants provide financial support to educators teaching credit-bearing courses at publicly funded post-secondary institutions who are interested in creating or adapting new educational resources for their classes. There are three tiers of funding that applicants can apply for, each of which represents a different scope and type of project.
Applications for the 2026 cycle of the AtlanticOER Development Grant program open December 15, 2025 and are due on February 6, 2026. The applications are put through a single blind process and a committee of CAAL-CBPA members reviews and ranks the applications. Successful applicants will be notified in mid to late March 2026.
An open webinar that goes over the application process will be occurring on January 13, 2026. Further information about the Grant program and application process can be found at . A list of past grant funded projects can be found at
The SSHRC Exchange Publication Award supports the publication of manuscripts, written or edited by 精童欲女 faculty, by Island Studies Press (ISP). This award is being funded by a SSHRC Institutional Grant, therefore, the subject matter of the publication must be compatible with SSHRC鈥檚 mandate (see for more information). One (1) award is available for fiscal 2025-26.
The award of $7,000 will be disbursed to Island Studies Press to cover publication costs (including editing, photo and other permissions, design, printing, marketing, and other costs associated with publishing a book). Authors will be offered ISP鈥檚 standard publication contract, which ensures authorial copyright and includes a royalty structure. Authors will also see their manuscripts reviewed through a peer-review process where appropriate.
ELIGIBILITY:
- Eligible applicants must be Tenured, Tenure Track, Term or Sessional 精童欲女 Faculty, who are employed by 精童欲女 at the time of application.
- Manuscripts may be single- or multi-authored results of academic research projects; textbooks; edited proceedings of a conference; or works of fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, or drama that pertain to the author(s)' discipline.
- The subject matter of the manuscript must meet SSHRC鈥檚 mandate.
- Past recipients of the SSHRC Exchange Publication Award or 精童欲女 Internal Publication Award cannot apply for support for the previously funded manuscript.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 31, 2026
Submit documents electronically to Research Services, researchservices@upei.ca.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applicants are to submit a package that includes:
- Book proposal/summary (maximum of one page)
- A completed or close-to-complete manuscript and a Table of Contents. Note: the manuscript must be complete no later than three months after winning the award
- A curriculum vitae that includes your credentials as author(s)/editor(s)
- Two letters of support (e.g., from your Department Chair, Dean, professional association)
Selection Committee: A selection committee comprised of the Chair of the Executive Committee of the Institute of Island Studies, plus two members of the ISP Publishing Committee, will assess the proposals and make a recommendation to the Associate Vice-President Research. The Managing Editor of the ISP will be a member of the Committee in a non-voting capacity.
To assist in making its recommendations, the selection committee will use a single-blind peer review of the submitted manuscript. Final decisions on publication remain with the Island Studies Press and the Institute of Island Studies.
Reporting: A copy of the book, along with a narrative outlining the publication process 鈥� prepared in collaboration with staff at Island Studies Press 鈥� must be submitted when the book is complete.
Previous recipients of the 精童欲女 Internal Publication Awards include Lori Mayne, Department of English, Laurie Brinklow, Institute of Island Studies, Linyuan Guo, Faculty of Education, and Josh MacFadyen, Faculty of Arts.
For more information on the Publication Awards program, contact Dr. Laurie Brinklow at brinklow@upei.ca or 902-894-2881.
The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, February 6 for the February meeting.
Please note that as of June 1, 2020 all animal user protocols must be submitted through 精童欲女 Researcher Portal at
For new protocols select 鈥榓pplications鈥� and for renewal or amendment protocols select 鈥榚vents鈥�.
To view any 精童欲女 ACC SOPs and Codes of Practice, they can be accessed through my精童欲女 at .
Those protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month. The Committee requires at least one month for processing applications.
All faculty, students, and staff are invited to the next 精童欲女 Research Breakfast, happening on Thursday, January 29, 2026, hosted by Research Partnerships and Innovation (formerly OCII).
The theme of this breakfast is 鈥淐limate Change and Society鈥�. Two 精童欲女 research chairs, Dr. Sara Sadri and Dr. Jean Mitchell, will give short presentations about their research. Presentations run from 8:00-9:00 am, with networking and a continental breakfast available at 7:30 am. This event is FREE, but space is limited.
Join us for a morning of knowledge-sharing and networking with fellow researchers and industry, community, and government partners over a delicious breakfast!
Research Partnerships and Innovation is the new name for the Office of Commercialization, Industry and Innovation (OCII)! We are kicking off the new year with a renewed focus on our core mission and our role in the PEI innovation ecosystem.
Research Partnerships and Innovation is a name that reflects the work that we do connecting 精童欲女 researchers with industry, community, and government partners, contributing to economic and social development in the region.
We are still the same team here to support you. Check out our website to learn more about what we do.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to shine a light on their colleagues鈥� hard work and dedication in 2025. We are excited to continue the Recognizing Remarkable Colleagues program in 2026 and have some great ideas planned for the year ahead.
Want to start the new year with gratitude? Take a moment to recognize a colleague today!
Complete this short form: 鈥�
You鈥檒l be asked to share:
- Who are you recognizing? (Name and department/faculty)
- Why are you recognizing them? (A brief description of what they did or the impact they made)
- Your name
Forms may be submitted up to the last Friday of each month. Human Resources will collect the submissions and work with Communications to feature them in the Campus Connector.
Please note: there is a section on the Human Resources SharePoint page dedicated to .
Not currently subscribed to Campus Connector? Click here to learn how to subscribe.
The deadline for the next issue is January 30, 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at hrengage@upei.ca. Thank you for helping us celebrate and strengthen our campus community!
Increasingly, faculty are reporting exhaustion, overwork, and burnout as serious issues affecting their work lives. Join Elizabeth Wells from Mount Allison University for this ONLINE session, where we will explore the landscape of burnout through the literature, and offer support and solutions to today鈥檚 overburdened academic. on February 3 at 12:00 noon.
The TLC is offering a series of workshops to support colleagues getting started on their file for tenure/permanency and/or promotion. Refresh your understanding with our online resources for and and then bring your questions to the workshops.
- Teaching Dossiers for Tenure/Permanecy or Promotion with Kathy Gottschall-Pass. Learn what needs to be included in your dossier under our current collective agreement. The session will look at the requirements and the options for documenting your teaching practice. Join us on Thursday January 15 (snow date Jan. 20) from 1:30 to 3:30.
- Writing YOUR Statement of Teaching Philosophy with Shannon Murray. A statement of teaching philosophy (STP) is an essential opening for most teaching dossiers, and it signals the central beliefs and practices to be found in your teaching dossier. This workshop will take participants through a variety of strategies for crafting an effective statement, looking at examples from across disciplines. Participants will leave with a sound basic structure for their STP. Join us on Friday January 23 (snow date Jan. 30) from 2:00 to 4:00.
- Developing a clinical service dossier. This workshop is still in development but we plan to schedule a date soon.
- Putting it all together with Sharon Myers, Bill Whelan and John VanLeeuwen. This panel of colleagues experienced in working with Tenure/Permanency and Promotion files will share advice about what to do and what to avoid. DATE TBD.
Workshops will take place in Teaching and Learning Centre, Robertson Library, Roo 230. Virtual options to attend will be available by emailing TLC@upei.ca for the link.
Join 精童欲女 President Wendy Rodgers for casual "coffee chats" at the Fox and Crow in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre on Thursday, January 15 from 8:00-9:00 am.
These coffee chats offer a relaxed setting where any member of the 精童欲女 community can drop by, grab a drink, and chat with Wendy about anything on your mind. Whether you want to share ideas, ask questions or simply say hello, these chats are a great way to connect with the president in a comfortable and informal environment.
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This initiative reflects the OCEPD鈥檚 pledge to support 精童欲女鈥檚 ongoing commitment to supporting continuous learning, leadership development, and skills advancement across the University community.
The following OCEPD Certificate programs are included in this initiative and are available to 精童欲女 staff and faculty at the reduced rate of $995:
- Certificate in Case Management
- Certificate in Case Management 鈥� Specialization in Health Care
- Certificate in Case Management 鈥� Advanced Collaboration in Care
- Certificate in Collaborative Leadership
- Certificate in Introductory Data Analytics 鈥� Bridging Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis
- Certificate in Marketing and Branding
- Certificate in Motivational Interviewing
- Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
- Certificate in Professional Communications
- Certificate in Professional Office Administration
- Certificate in Project Management
- New Managers Certificate
- Certificate in Workplace Mental Health and Well-Being
These programs are designed for working professionals and focus on practical, evidence-informed skills that can be applied immediately in the workplace. Delivery formats vary by program and may include in-person, blended, or online components (please note the 15% 精童欲女 staff and alumni discount does not apply to these reduced-rate Certificate programs).
The Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development, an Office of the 精童欲女, is Atlantic Canada鈥檚 premier provider of professional development programming. The OCEPD delivers high-impact Certificate programs, workshops, and customized training for individuals, organizations, and communities across the region.
精童欲女 staff and faculty are encouraged to explore program details, delivery formats, and upcoming intakes by visiting: /professional-development
The Bookstore will be open until 6:00pm on Monday Jan. 12, Tuesday Jan. 13 and Wednesday Jan. 14 for the start of winter term classes. Shop online any time at .
The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, February 6 for the February meeting.
Please note that as of June 1, 2020 all animal user protocols must be submitted through 精童欲女 Researcher Portal at
For new protocols select 鈥榓pplications鈥� and for renewal or amendment protocols select 鈥榚vents鈥�.
To view any 精童欲女 ACC SOPs and Codes of Practice, they can be accessed through my精童欲女 at .
Those protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month. The Committee requires at least one month for processing applications.
Promoting participation and community in large classes can be difficult. This podcast talks about how one instructor has met this challenge by turning to two-stage exams. It鈥檚 worked so well that she has now written a how-to guide to help other instructors incorporate this active learning experience into classes of any size. Find the full episode on this website:
Thank you to everyone who took the time to shine a light on their colleagues鈥� hard work and dedication in 2025. We are excited to continue the Recognizing Remarkable Colleagues program in 2026 and have some great ideas planned for the year ahead.
Want to start the new year with gratitude? Take a moment to recognize a colleague today!
Complete this short form: 鈥�
You鈥檒l be asked to share:
- Who are you recognizing? (Name and department/faculty)
- Why are you recognizing them? (A brief description of what they did or the impact they made)
- Your name
Forms may be submitted up to the last Friday of each month. Human Resources will collect the submissions and work with Communications to feature them in the Campus Connector.
Please note: there is a section on the Human Resources SharePoint page dedicated to .
Not currently subscribed to Campus Connector? Click here to learn how to subscribe.
The deadline for the next issue is January 30, 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at hrengage@upei.ca. Thank you for helping us celebrate and strengthen our campus community!
The TLC is offering a series of workshops to support colleagues getting started on their file for tenure/permanency and/or promotion. Refresh your understanding with our online resources for and and then bring your questions to the workshops.
- Teaching Dossiers for Tenure/Permanecy or Promotion with Kathy Gottschall-Pass. Learn what needs to be included in your dossier under our current collective agreement. The session will look at the requirements and the options for documenting your teaching practice. Join us on Thursday January 15 (snow date Jan. 20) from 1:30 to 3:30.
- Writing YOUR Statement of Teaching Philosophy with Shannon Murray. A statement of teaching philosophy (STP) is an essential opening for most teaching dossiers, and it signals the central beliefs and practices to be found in your teaching dossier. This workshop will take participants through a variety of strategies for crafting an effective statement, looking at examples from across disciplines. Participants will leave with a sound basic structure for their STP. Join us on Friday January 23 (snow date Jan. 30) from 2:00 to 4:00.
- Developing a clinical service dossier. This workshop is still in development but we plan to schedule a date soon.
- Putting it all together with Sharon Myers, Bill Whelan and John VanLeeuwen. This panel of colleagues experienced in working with Tenure/Permanency and Promotion files will share advice about what to do and what to avoid. DATE TBD.
Workshops will take place in Teaching and Learning Centre, Robertson Library, Roo 230. Virtual options to attend will be available by emailing TLC@upei.ca for the link.
Join 精童欲女 President Wendy Rodgers for casual "coffee chats" at the Fox and Crow in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre on Thursday, January 15 from 8:00-9:00 am.
These coffee chats offer a relaxed setting where any member of the 精童欲女 community can drop by, grab a drink, and chat with Wendy about anything on your mind. Whether you want to share ideas, ask questions or simply say hello, these chats are a great way to connect with the president in a comfortable and informal environment.
The 精童欲女 honours its rich heritage and traditions by acknowledging members of the campus community who have contributed to its mission in an exceptional way by naming them 鈥淔ounders,鈥� an initiative established by President Emeritus Wade MacLauchlan in 2000.
The award is presented to members of the campus community鈥攐ften retired faculty and staff鈥攚ho have played a direct role in
- supporting the vision, reputation, and continued success of the University, and/or
- creating a new era of educational, research, and/or service excellence at the University.
To submit a nomination, please , or email your submission to communications@upei.ca by Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 12:00 pm AT (noon).
Recipients will be honoured at a Recognition of Founders Ceremony, date to be confirmed.
For more details on nominations visit Call for Nominations: 2025 精童欲女 Founders
Who鈥檚 it for?
All 精童欲女 staff, faculty, and students who want direct, plain鈥憀anguage answers from IT Systems and Services (ITSS). Bring your questions about services, support, projects, security, and how to work effectively with ITSS.
What is an AMA?
An AMA is a live Q&A where you ask anything related to ITSS鈥攏o slide deck, no long presentations. Managers from across ITSS are on hand to answer and point you to the right next step.
Who will be there?
- Information Security & Information Management: Dave Kubert
- Operations: Douglas Burton, Deryl Gallant
- Enterprise Applications: Cory MacDougall
- Solution Development & Deployment: Leigh McIsaac
- Network & Infrastructure: Graham Nixon
- HEF Technology & Solutions: Kelly Dawson, Tyler Dickieson
Why attend?
- Direct answers. Ask about services, priorities, timelines, and how to get things done.
- Clarity on support. Learn how tickets are triaged and escalated, when the phone line is for critical issues, and how to get after鈥慼ours help in true emergencies.
- Actionable takeaways. Leave with links and steps you can use the same day.
What we (highlights):
- Help Desk access & the phone line
- Support hours
- Ticket priorities & escalation
- Responsible AI & Copilot
- 鈥淪peaking IT鈥� resources
- Asset inventory
How to ask questions (before or during):
- Live: Ask in the session on January 20 from 11:45-1:15鈥攏o need to submit in advance.
- In advance or if you can鈥檛 attend: Send your question via email to itss-admin@upei.ca
