Recently hired faculty at the University of Prince Edward Island will be welcomed to the academic community during our New Faculty Orientation on August 23 and 24, 2021. We are planning for an in-person gathering on campus from 1:00 to 4:00 pm each day to welcome and meet our new colleagues. 

This university-level orientation is meant for all newly hired faculty of all ranks and tracks. This event complements any orientation programming offered by your unit, and you are highly encouraged to engage in both. Our event will feature a large cast of senior administrators, colleagues from a variety of teaching, research, and support units as well as the UPEIFA, our faculty union. In addition to welcoming remarks and a review of key university policies, sessions will include background info and tips to support faculty and student success to help your transition to UPEI be as smooth as possible. You will also hear from fellow faculty who have been in your shoes about building and finding community at UPEI.

Invitations will be sent in early August. If you are a new academic member of the UPEI community, and you haven’t received an invitation or wish to ensure you receive the invitation, please contact Charlene VanLeeuwen at TLC@upei.ca.