As part of engaging with and listening to the various audiences that make up the University community, Interim President Greg Keefe has been undertaking a series of smaller-sized, moderated sessions. The feedback received at these listening sessions will be provided to the UPEI Action Plan Advisory Group, which is developing the framework for the comprehensive action plan in response to Rubin Thomlinson’s University of Prince Edward Island Review. 

Here are some updates since the original message about the Staff Listening Sessions was issued:

• An additional session has been scheduled to accommodate any staff who are unable to attend the session for their particular staff-unit grouping. (See below for all dates and groupings)
• Supervisors who have employees attending the same session will be welcome to stay for the first half, but will then be asked to leave.
• While no online or virtual participation is offered, employees are welcome to email feedback or comments to president@upei.ca at any time.

Five staff-only sessions are now planned as follows: 

• Academic-associated staff (For any staff member who reports directly, or whose supervisor reports to the Vice-President Academic and Research): Thursday, November 9, 2:30–4:00 pm, Duffy Science Centre Amphitheatre (DSC 135), Moderator: Charlene VanLeeuwen 
   
• Facilities Management staff: Wednesday, November 15, 12:30–2:00 pm, Performing Arts Centre (PAC 121 S), Moderator: Patti Wheatley 
   
• Any staff unable to attend other group sessions: Thursday, November 16, 8:30–10:00 am, Performing Arts Centre (PAC 121 S), Moderator: Patti Wheatley
   
• All other staff (For any staff member who reports directly, or whose supervisor reports to the Chief Information Officer; Vice-President, People and Culture; Vice-President Administration and Finance; or President): Thursday, November 16, 2:30–4:00 pm, Duffy Science Centre Amphitheatre (DSC 135), Moderator: Charlene VanLeeuwen 
   
• Atlantic Veterinary College staff: Monday, November 20, 12:00–1:30 pm, AVC 287 N and 286A N, Moderator: Patti Wheatley