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Introducing UPEI’s Open Education Resource Development program
2020-02-11
UPEI’s Robertson Library, in partnership with the province of Prince Edward Island, and the UPEI Student Union (UPEISU), has created a program to support the creation, adaptation, or peer review of open education resources (OER) at UPEI to lower the cost of learning materials for students. “The...
Public input invited on Post-Secondary Institutions Sexual Violence Policies Act regulations
2019-11-04
The public is invited to provide feedback on proposed regulations to support the, Post-Secondary Institutions Sexual Violence Policies Act., The new, Act, will require post-secondary institutions to have sexual violence policies and resources available to prevent sexual violence. Consultations to...
New student housing for University of Prince Edward Island
2019-09-06
A new residence building at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) will create dedicated year-round housing for post-secondary students. UPEI has the fastest growing university student population in Atlantic Canada and it will soon have a fourth on-campus residence through a partnership...
Programs help women explore non-traditional work
2018-06-22
Creating jobs for Islanders -, Sarah Wallace was thrilled when - while visiting a friend - she served her hors d'oeuvres on a wooden tray she made herself. “Hey, I made that,” she said. “It is so cool to see people use the thing that I’ve made - it’s super rewarding.” Wallace, 31, a yoga...
Helping higher education through Engage PEI
2018-01-19
Dr. Janice Gillis has a ready explanation for deciding to join the board of governors of the University of Prince Edward Island. As a triple graduate, she attended UPEI for her Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. "I firmly believe this university is...
Summer student is on road to success
2017-10-04
Creating jobs for Islanders -, Haley Ellis admits she didn’t know much about asphalt when she started this past June as a summer student at the provincial government’s Slemon Park road shop. The 2017 Westisle Composite High School graduate did know she would begin studying sustainable design...
Apply now for learn grants, support lifelong learning
2017-10-03
Learning Partners Advisory Council member Bonnie Stewart says she wants to see a future where ongoing learning is part of the fabric of life in PEI. Stewart was the facilitator #LearnDay on September 30. New learn grants were announced at #LearnDay, and Islanders can now apply for these grants to...
Literacy Alliance will continue with new funding from province
2017-09-26
Supporting Island families, The PEI Literacy Alliance will continue to support Island families with a commitment of new funding from the provincial government. Following the loss of the alliance's federal core funding, the province has stepped in to provide necessary funding for the next two...
Children inspire Island dad to be lifelong learner
2017-09-11
Supporting Island Families -, When Shawn Stewart’s children started school, he decided it was time to upgrade his own skills too. For his efforts, Stewart received the 2017 Council of the Federation Literacy Award from Premier Wade MacLauchlan today at the Rotary Club of Charlottetown’s luncheon...
Volunteering pays off for high school students
2017-07-07
Youth Futures Council Member Nicole Mountain says she’s happy that government is following the council’s advice to provide more post-secondary education funding to high school students who volunteer in their communities. The Community Service Bursary has expanded to include grade 10 students, and...