The UPEISU is extremely dissatisfied to see the mediation process between the University and the UPEIFA end with no agreement reached. Students across UPEI are now more frustrated, concerned, and anxious about the situation than they have ever been. The UPEI Student Union represents students and only students. We understand that...
The UPEI Student Union applauds the University and the UPEI Faculty Association for coming to an agreement to pursue mediation. We hope that this mediation process results in a reasonable, student-centered agreement that satisfies all parties and allows students to resume their classes as soon as possible. We urge the...
On March 27, 2023, the UPEI Student Union sent out a survey to all full-time students regarding the compensation they would like to see for the current labour disruption at UPEI. The purpose of the survey was to gather data to inform the UPEISU's advocacy efforts and ensure that the...
Dear students, On behalf of the UPEI Student Union, we would like to express our sincere appreciation to the over 2,000 students who participated in our recent Strike Consultation Survey. By engaging in consultations like this, we can work together to strengthen the UPEI Student Union's advocacy efforts and better serve...
Earlier today, UPEI Student Union President Adam MacKenzie met with Dr. Greg Keefe, President and Vice-Chancellor of UPEI, and corresponded with Dr. Michael Arfken, President of the UPEI Faculty Association. We urged both presidents to work towards achieving a Collective Agreement and consider all reasonable options necessary to do so. It...
The UPEI Student Union 2023 Winter Election Results were approved by UPEISU Council at the Meeting held on March 26, 2023. This election saw the voting in of representatives to sit on the 2023-2024 Student Union Council, and for their 2023-2024 Executive Committee. The results are as follows: Executive Positions President Camille Mady...
Dear UPEI students, As you might be aware, the UPEI Faculty Association (UPEIFA) and UPEI administration are currently engaged in negotiations over a number of issues. Since some of you may be confused, the UPEI Student Union (UPEISU) would like to give you some background and explain what this entails for...
In an email sent by Dr. Greg Naterer, Vice-President Academic and Research on the 7th of March, 2023, there was a proposed 4% increase in UPEI general tuition and a 6% increase for UPEI Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students. The UPEI Student Union would like to publicly condemn this proposition. As...
President Michael Arfken University of Prince Edward Island Faculty Association 550 University Ave. Charlottetown, PE President Greg Keefe University of Prince Edward Island 550 University Ave. Charlottetown, PE We write to you today concerning the Student Opinion of Teaching Surveys (SOTS). As you know, the SOTS are part of the tenure-track application process when faculty members apply for...
16 February 2022 – Charlottetown, PE UPEI Students, This past Monday and Tuesday, the UPEI Faculty Association (UPEIFA) voted in favour of a strike. This news is discouraging for many students. As previously stated, the UPEI Student Union would like to see the UPEIFA and the University return to the table to...