Dear International Students of UPEI:

I am conducting a study as part of my master’s degree in the Faculty of Education. This study focuses on how international students utilize rubrics to support learning in the context of higher education.

I am looking to connect with international students who come from countries outside North America and use English as a second language. In addition, they must have completed at least one semester of study and have experienced rubrics in at least one course. I will conduct one-on-one interviews via Zoom to collect data. A water bottle ($25 value) will be offered to each participant as an honorarium for participating in the interview.

I believe that your participation will bring valuable information about your different assessment experiences in your home country versus the new context, problems, or issues you have had in the Canadian academic context, and how you used rubrics in dealing with those problems. This information will be new to universities, faculties, and instructors. This study has been reviewed and received ethics clearance through the University of Prince Edward Island Research Ethics Board (Ref No:6009055).

Participation in this study is voluntary and there are no known or anticipated risks to your participation in this study. If you are interested in participating into this study, please contact me (yding4610@upei.ca) or my supervisor, Dr. Tess Miller (902-620-5072; tsmiller@upei.ca). Do not hesitate to reach out to us, if you have any questions regarding this study or would like additional information to assist you in reaching a decision about participation. I very much look forward to your participation and thank you in advance for your assistance with this study.

The UPEI Homestay Program is looking for host families in Charlottetown and surrounding areas.    Families receive $900/mth and have the opportunity to meet students from all over the world. If you or anyone you know is interested please contact Tyson at homestay@upei.ca.

As part of UPEI's network revitalization project, IT Systems and Services will be simplifying and securing the Wi-Fi experience for the campus community. Beginning August 4, 2021, we will be decommissioning Panthernet and Panthernet Open and moving to our existing “eduroam” Wi-Fi service. If you are not already using eduroam, please visit www.upei.ca/wifi for instructions on how to connect to "eduroam" Wi-Fi. It is important that you do this before August 4, in order to avoid an interruption to your Wi-Fi service.

For more information and assistance, please contact the ITSS service desk at helpdesk@upei.ca or 902-566-0465.

The deadline for Fall 2021 Tuition Waivers is August 18, 2021.  We encourage you to have tuition waivers submitted as soon as possible to assist in their timely processing. Tuition Waiver forms must be submitted electronically.   

Online Employee and Spouse/Dependent Tuition Waiver fillable forms can be found on the main page of MyUPEI under UPEI Forms. 

If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at: (902) 566-0514 or hrgeneral@upei.ca.

Parking permits are now available for renewal for Faculty and Staff. Employees that do not have a permit will be assigned a general parking permit (Lot’s A, B, D, E). 

To apply online, please go the UPEI Security web page and click on “Buy a staff or faculty parking pass” under Parking Services from the menu on the right and then select the Online Employee Parking Permit Application.

Users of Designated parking lots B (gated), C, F, and G must renew their permit yearly to maintain access to their assigned lot. You will be contacted when you application has been processed.

If you would like to be added to the wait list for a designated lot, please email parking@upei.ca with the following information:

UPEI ID #

Name (last, first)

Contact email

Phone number

Current lot

Requested lot

If you wish to move to payroll deduction, please select that option on the online application form. 

Please address any questions to parking@upei.ca

Dear International Students of UPEI:

I am conducting a study as part of my master’s degree in the Faculty of Education. This study focuses on how international students utilize rubrics to support learning in the context of higher education.

I am looking to connect with international students who come from countries outside North America and use English as a second language. In addition, they must have completed at least one semester of study and have experienced rubrics in at least one course. I will conduct one-on-one interviews via Zoom to collect data. A water bottle ($25 value) will be offered to each participant as an honorarium for participating in the interview.

I believe that your participation will bring valuable information about your different assessment experiences in your home country versus the new context, problems, or issues you have had in the Canadian academic context, and how you used rubrics in dealing with those problems. This information will be new to universities, faculties, and instructors. This study has been reviewed and received ethics clearance through the University of Prince Edward Island Research Ethics Board (Ref No:6009055).

Participation in this study is voluntary and there are no known or anticipated risks to your participation in this study. If you are interested in participating into this study, please contact me (yding4610@upei.ca) or my supervisor, Dr. Tess Miller (902-620-5072; tsmiller@upei.ca). Do not hesitate to reach out to us, if you have any questions regarding this study or would like additional information to assist you in reaching a decision about participation. I very much look forward to your participation and thank you in advance for your assistance with this study.

The UPEI Homestay Program is looking for host families in Charlottetown and surrounding areas.    Families receive $900/mth and have the opportunity to meet students from all over the world. If you or anyone you know is interested please contact Tyson at homestay@upei.ca.

Excellent tutoring support is available during the second summer session!  Go to upei.mywconline.com to see our appointment schedule and make an appointment.  All appointments will take place online.

Can't find an available appointment slot to fit your busy life?  Off-schedule appointments can be arranged by emailing Jon Debly at jdebly@upei.ca.  

Have a great summer!

Do you submit articles to journals published by the American Chemical Society, Elsevier, MDPI, Sage, or Taylor & Francis? Do you pay Article Processing Charges (APCs) to make your article open access? You can can qualify for a discount on your APC because you are UPEI faculty, student, or staff! Learn more at https://library.upei.ca/apc-discounts.

Crows on campus know if you have food or something that looks like food.

• NEVER FEED the crows or drop food on the ground. This includes food wrappers. 
• KEEP FOOD HIDDEN inside a bag or backpack. Do not just carry a food container. Crows can smell it!
• Should a crow start to attack you, WAVE YOUR HANDS and forcefully shoo them away and continue your walk. That way the crow will learn that it's not productive to show this type of behaviour. 

If everyone on Campus is consistent in dealing with the crows, hopefully, we will all be able to enjoy our beautiful PEI summer outside!

Dear International Students of UPEI:

I am conducting a study as part of my master’s degree in the Faculty of Education. This study focuses on how international students utilize rubrics to support learning in the context of higher education.

I am looking to connect with international students who come from countries outside North America and use English as a second language. In addition, they must have completed at least one semester of study and have experienced rubrics in at least one course. I will conduct one-on-one interviews via Zoom to collect data. A water bottle ($25 value) will be offered to each participant as an honorarium for participating in the interview.

I believe that your participation will bring valuable information about your different assessment experiences in your home country versus the new context, problems, or issues you have had in the Canadian academic context, and how you used rubrics in dealing with those problems. This information will be new to universities, faculties, and instructors. This study has been reviewed and received ethics clearance through the University of Prince Edward Island Research Ethics Board (Ref No:6009055).

Participation in this study is voluntary and there are no known or anticipated risks to your participation in this study. If you are interested in participating into this study, please contact me (yding4610@upei.ca) or my supervisor, Dr. Tess Miller (902-620-5072; tsmiller@upei.ca). Do not hesitate to reach out to us, if you have any questions regarding this study or would like additional information to assist you in reaching a decision about participation. I very much look forward to your participation and thank you in advance for your assistance with this study.

Dear International Students of UPEI:

I am conducting a study as part of my master’s degree in the Faculty of Education. This study focuses on how international students utilize rubrics to support learning in the context of higher education.

I am looking to connect with international students who come from countries outside North America and use English as a second language. In addition, they must have completed at least one semester of study and have experienced rubrics in at least one course. I will conduct one-on-one interviews via Zoom to collect data. A water bottle ($25 value) will be offered to each participant as an honorarium for participating in the interview.

I believe that your participation will bring valuable information about your different assessment experiences in your home country versus the new context, problems, or issues you have had in the Canadian academic context, and how you used rubrics in dealing with those problems. This information will be new to universities, faculties, and instructors. This study has been reviewed and received ethics clearance through the University of Prince Edward Island Research Ethics Board (Ref No:6009055).

Participation in this study is voluntary and there are no known or anticipated risks to your participation in this study. If you are interested in participating into this study, please contact me (yding4610@upei.ca) or my supervisor, Dr. Tess Miller (902-620-5072; tsmiller@upei.ca). Do not hesitate to reach out to us, if you have any questions regarding this study or would like additional information to assist you in reaching a decision about participation. I very much look forward to your participation and thank you in advance for your assistance with this study.

The UPEI Homestay Program is looking for host families in Charlottetown and surrounding areas.    Families receive $900/mth and have the opportunity to meet students from all over the world. If you or anyone you know is interested please contact Tyson at homestay@upei.ca.

Today is World Hepatitis Day.  Did you know that 44% of people living with Hepatitis C are unaware of their infection?  You may be at risk: 

- if you have ever shared drug-use equipment,

- if you have ever shared personal care items such as razors or toothbrushes,

- if you have ever had a tattoo or piercing done where non-sterile equipment was used,

 - if you have ever lived in a region where hepatitis C is common,

 - if you were exposed to blood during sexual activity or

 - if you received a blood transfusion before 1992.

The best way to know is to get tested!  Contact the UPEI Health and Wellness Centre and book an appointment with our Registered Nurse to review your risk profile and get tested.  Telephone 902-566-0616 or email:  healthcentre@upei.ca to obtain an appointment.

For more information check out the Canadian' Awareness, knowledge, and Attitudes to Sexually Transmitted and Blood-Borne Infections: 2018 Findings Report.

As part of UPEI's network revitalization project, IT Systems and Services will be simplifying and securing the Wi-Fi experience for the campus community. Beginning August 4, 2021, we will be decommissioning Panthernet and Panthernet Open and moving to our existing “eduroam” Wi-Fi service. If you are not already using eduroam, please visit www.upei.ca/wifi for instructions on how to connect to "eduroam" Wi-Fi. It is important that you do this before August 4, in order to avoid an interruption to your Wi-Fi service.

For more information and assistance, please contact the ITSS service desk at helpdesk@upei.ca or 902-566-0465.

Often when you call for ITSS help, you will be asked “have you turned it off and back on again”. We’re not trying to annoy you ….or are we?  Sometimes a reboot is all that is needed. If you notice that:

• Your PC feels hot
• The fans inside are making noise
• A file of application won’t open
• Things are freezing or taking ages to respond
• New software has updated
• New hardware was installed

Try the famous TURN OFF, TURN ON method, and if that doesn’t work give us a call 902-566-0465!

The deadline for Fall 2021 Tuition Waivers is August 18, 2021.  We encourage you to have tuition waivers submitted as soon as possible to assist in their timely processing. Tuition Waiver forms must be submitted electronically.   

Online Employee and Spouse/Dependent Tuition Waiver fillable forms can be found on the main page of MyUPEI under UPEI Forms. 

If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at: (902) 566-0514 or hrgeneral@upei.ca.

Inclusive teaching and learning is about more than accepting all learners. It’s about actively removing barriers to learning so that everyone involved has the same opportunities to grow and develop. To create a learning environment that is both safe and welcoming to everyone, you need to intentionally and thoughtfully consider your curriculum, your course design, your teaching practices and your assessment methods. In this introductory workshop, you will be shown areas in which you can begin to thoughtfully and empathetically work collaboratively with your learners to diversify your content and delivery. Hosted by the E-Learning Office, this workshop takes place online Tuesday, August 3rd from 10 to 11 am.

Register here for this session.

Effective July 2021, visitors to the UPEI Health and Wellness Centre will continue to be required to wear a face mask.  We are unable to guarantee physical distancing during your visit; consequently, for the safety of you, other visitors, and our staff we will continue to require you to wear your masks. We recognize this may be an inconvenience for some but appreciate your cooperation.

Stay safe and vaccinate!

This webinar will discuss some of group work theory and some online practices for group work. This session will be hosted online and a recording will be sent to registrants. 

To register complete this form. 

To see more upcoming workshops and webinars check out the Workshop Calendar.