Thesis Defence - Hope Nestor - Master of Applied Health Services

Hope Nestor will present her thesis entitled: “The Successful Transitions Initiative: Youth Skills Development Programming and How At-risk High School Participants Report Impact to Academic Success and Dropout Outcomes”.  ABSTRACT People who fail to attain a high school education face a multitude of risk factors associated with health, employment, crime, substance abuse, and their personal lives. The Successful Transitions Initiative on Prince Edward Island, a unique program targeting youth at-risk of dropping out of high school, teaches the youth basic skills in hopes of improving their academic outcomes. Skills development programs with similar mandates and curriculum are growing in popularity across Canada. It is important that the impact of these programs be understood to ensure they are affecting the participants positively and to improve program delivery. A case study was completed to understand the impact of the Successful Transitions Initiative. Pre and post-test survey data and post intervention focus group data were analysed to measure the 2017 Successful Transitions Initiative participant reported outcomes of the program. The participants reported improved communication skills, pride and a sense of accomplishment, higher levels of self-confidence, self-actualization, internal locus of control, increased school engagement, and newly formed positive relationships. The Successful Transitions Initiative case study also revealed trends that support a relationship between the magnitude and the longevity of the effect. Limitations of this study unearthed recommendations for future research.

Pigot Lecture Series presents: an unsung hero of PEI education

As part of UPEI’s 50th anniversary, the Robertson Library is presenting a lecture series to celebrate the historical roots of higher education on Prince Edward Island and its future. The series is named after educator Frank Pigot, honoured as a UPEI Founder for his work building the Library’s PEI Collection and University Archives. The next talk is Tuesday, June 25 at 6:30 pm on the second floor of UPEI’s Robertson Library. PEI writer Marion Bruce will present “the Lion of Prince of Wales: Alexander Anderson—An Unsung Hero of Prince Edward Island’s Education System.” Anderson was the principal of Prince of Wales College for almost 40 years, from 1862 to 1901. He was chief superintendent of Island schools for a decade and was much revered by his students and admired by the community. “Of the many teachers I have known,” wrote Sir Andrew Macphail, “he was the best.” L.M. Montgomery wrote,” of all the teachers I have ever sat under, non was to be compared to Dr. Anderson.” Diplomat and scholar Joseph Gould Schurman described Anderson as “incomparably the greatest benefactor the Island has had” in education. Anderson’s gifts to education did not end at the door of the classroom. Despite decades of struggle—including chronic underfunding, overcrowding, woefully unprepared products, and threats to the life of the college—Anderson not only developed an institution renowned for excellence, but also helped raise standards throughout the rural school system. He championed equality for female and extended the hand of friendship to Roman Catholic educators in an era of religious strife.

FSDE Special Summer Research Seminar

Dr. Arnold Schumann, Adjunct Candidate will present a Special Summer Research Seminar, titled “Machine Vision and Learning for Precision Agriculture” The presentation will describe what machine vision using deep learning is, and how a new suite of camera-sensor applications based on this technology can improve crop production systems. This session will be Monday, June 24 at 10:30am, in room FSDE 205 All are welcome to attend.

National Indigenous Peoples Day

June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day for all Canadians to recognize & celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, & outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit & Métis peoples in Canada.  Come visit our display in the Library Lobby and check out our selected resources written by and about Canada's Indigenous peoples.
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