The Human Resource Department is requesting that all Tuition Waiver forms for the Fall 2017 Semester (September – December) be submitted no later than August 21, 2017. When completing the form, we ask that you include all of the required information in Section 1 (course name, time, start and end date, cost and the number of semester hours). This will help prevent any delays in processing your waiver. Please submit original forms directly to Human Resources, Kelley building, Rm 143.

If you have any questions please contact Jolene Sturge at: (902) 566-0514 or jsturge@upei.ca.

UPEI paving projects update:

• Parking Lot B re-opened on Monday, August 7, 2017.
• The Perimeter Road between Blanchard Hall and Bernardine Hall has been completed.
• Parking Lot F- construction began on Monday, August 7. The work is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete. All permit holders for Parking Lot F are required to park in Parking Lot A, B, D or E during this time. Large Animal off-loading has been routed to the AVC Courtyard during this time.
• The contractor has started the work to add an additional 7 parking stalls in the Small Animal Parking Lot.
• Paving of the perimeter road from the University Avenue entrance to McDougall Hall Reserved Parking Lot will begin on Monday, August 14 and is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete.  Reserved permit holders for McDougall Hall Reserved Parking Lot are to park in designated Parking Lot B during this time.

This schedule is weather dependent and could change; updates will be provided if changes occur. While the contractor has been instructed that the work should be executed with the least possible disruption to the campus community, a certain amount is inevitable. Your patience and understanding is appreciated as we proceed with this project.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jackie MacPhail at 902-566-6034 or jmacphail@upei.ca.

The Health, Safety and Environment Department has a HP ink toner cartridge that they cannot use. If anyone could use a HP C3906A - HP 06A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, please contact Kathryn Harrison at kharrison@upei.ca or 902-566-0901.

Ethics protocols that involve ‘more than minimal risk’ must be reviewed by the full UPEI Research Ethics Board. The next deadline for submitting these protocols is Friday, September 1, 2017. They will be reviewed at the September meeting. Protocols involving ‘more than minimal risk’ that are received after September 1 will be reviewed at the October 2017 meeting.

Other ethics protocol submissions, including new applications that do not involve ‘more than minimal risk’, renewals, and amendments may be submitted at any time. They will be sent for delegated review as soon as all necessary forms are received.

Ensure that you download and use the current forms from, and use Adobe Reader to complete forms.

Please submit one hard copy of the signed application form and associated documents to Joy Knight at the Office of Academic and Research, 200 Kelley Memorial Building and one e-copy of all documents to reb@upei.ca.

For more information, please contact Joy Knight at 620-5104 or reb@upei.ca.

The next deadline for submitting Biosafety applications including new applications, renewals and/or amendments is Friday August 25, 2017.

These applications will be reviewed at the September 2017 meeting. Please ensure that you download and use the current forms, and use Adobe Reader to complete the forms.Please submit one hard copy of the application form with signatures and associated documents to Joy Knight at the Office of Academic and Research, 200 Kelley Memorial Building and one e-copy of all documents to reb@upei.ca. Applications received after this deadline will be reviewed the following month.

For more information, please contact Joy Knight at 620-5104 or reb@upei.ca.

UPEI's Campus Connector newsletter will return next week on Thursday, August 17 after a brief summer hiatus. If you'd like to add something to our bi-weekly campus newsletter, please submit your story idea to our Communications team.

UPEI paving projects update:

• Parking Lot B re-opened on Monday, August 7, 2017.
• The Perimeter Road between Blanchard Hall and Bernardine Hall has been completed.
• Parking Lot F- construction began on Monday, August 7. The work is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete. All permit holders for Parking Lot F are required to park in Parking Lot A, B, D or E during this time. Large Animal off-loading has been routed to the AVC Courtyard during this time.
• The contractor has started the work to add an additional 7 parking stalls in the Small Animal Parking Lot.
• Paving of the perimeter road from the University Avenue entrance to McDougall Hall Reserved Parking Lot will begin on Monday, August 14 and is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete.  Reserved permit holders for McDougall Hall Reserved Parking Lot are to park in designated Parking Lot B during this time.

This schedule is weather dependent and could change; updates will be provided if changes occur. While the contractor has been instructed that the work should be executed with the least possible disruption to the campus community, a certain amount is inevitable. Your patience and understanding is appreciated as we proceed with this project.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jackie MacPhail at 902-566-6034 or jmacphail@upei.ca.

Our newest version of Moodle now allows you to create drag and drop interactions. These can be created as part of a quiz or as their own stand alone activity. Instructors are invited to attend a workshop on creating Drag and Drop interactions. Two different dates are available: August 17 and 21. To register, follow this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1lWDbDvOsfowWBNyO1o97lGOeXdboziGbmNq_qlS5-fM/edit

Interactive videos can increase student engagement and interest. Our newest version of Moodle is now equipped with interactive video creation capability. Instructors are invited to attend a workshop on creating an interactive video. Two different dates are available: August 14 and 24.  To register, follow this link https://docs.google.com/a/upei.ca/forms/d/1W_klQ3Z0bl0pE6JINovri2dH1pCRTQD9XWV4TmKsSx0/edit

Long-time UPEI partner Farmers Helping Farmers (FHF) will be holding its annual BBQ Fundraiser on Saturday, August 12 from 4:00 - 6:30 pm at the Harrington Agricultural Research Station on located at 1200 Brackley Point Road. Tickets cost $30 for adults and $10 for kids 12-years-old and under. The price includes all you can eat of locally made salads, fresh PEI beans and potatoes, buns, hot and cold beverages, and strawberry shortcake dessert, and of course a thick juicy steak of Island beef, barbequed to perfection! All proceeds aid FHF projects in Kenya.

Please email or phone Dr. John VanLeeuwen for tickets: jvanleeuwen@upei.ca, (902) 566-0457.

We have 55 subsidies for current UPEI faculty and staff to use towards UPEI Athletics and Recreation small group training or specialty fitness classes. Please complete form and send by email to Angela Marchbank, Fitness & Wellness Coordinator at amarchbank@upei.ca. Application forms available by clicking here.

The newest version of Moodle now allows you to create drag and drop interactions. These can be created as part of a quiz or as their own stand alone activity. Instructors are invited to attend a workshop on using the Drag and Drop Moodle feature. Two different dates are available: August 17 and 21. To register, please click here. 

All inquiries may be directed to Joel Macdonald, joelmacdonald@upei.ca.

The AVC Café serves lunch specials Monday through Friday from 11:30 to 1:30pm. You can view this week's menu online by clicking here.

You can also follow us @ChartwellsUPEI on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for daily updates and ongoing promotions!

UPEI paving projects update:

• Parking Lot B will re-open on Monday, August 7, 2017.
   
• The parking and drop off area beginning east of the Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall to Bernardine Hall will be closed to all traffic on Friday, August 4 and Monday, August 7.
   
• The Perimeter Road between Blanchard Hall and the Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall will be complete on Monday, August 7.
   
• Parking Lot F will be closed starting Monday, August 7. The work is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete. All permit holders for Parking Lot F will be required to park in Parking Lot A, B, D or E during this time. Large Animal off-loading will be routed to the AVC Courtyard during this time.
   
• Paving of the perimeter poad between the University Avenue entrance and McDougall Hall Reserved Parking Lot  is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 14 and is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete. Reserved permit holders for McDougall Hall Reserved Parking Lot will be given access to park in designated Parking Lot B during this time. A confirmation notice will be sent out for this closure by Thursday, August 10.

This schedule is weather dependent and could change; updates will be provided if changes occur.

While the contractor has been instructed that the work should be executed with the least possible disruption to the campus community, a certain amount is inevitable. Your patience and understanding is appreciated as we proceed with this project.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jackie MacPhail at 902-566-6034 or jmacphail@upei.ca.

Interactive videos can increase student engagement and interest in course content. Our newest version of Moodle is now equipped with interactive video creation capability. Instructors are invited to attend a workshop on creating an interactive video on August 14 or 24. To register, please click here. 

All inquiries may be directed to Joel Macdonald, joelmacdonald@upei.ca.

We have 55 subsidies for current UPEI faculty and staff to use towards UPEI Athletics and Recreation small group training or specialty fitness classes. Please complete form and send by email to Angela Marchbank, Fitness & Wellness Coordinator at amarchbank@upei.ca. Application forms available by clicking here.

UPEI paving projects update:

• Parking Lot B will re-open on Monday, August 7, 2017.
   
• The parking and drop off area beginning east of the Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall to Bernardine Hall will be closed to all traffic on Friday, August 4 and Monday, August 7.
   
• The Perimeter Road between Blanchard Hall and the Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall will be complete on Monday, August 7.
   
• Parking Lot F will be closed starting Monday, August 7. The work is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete. All permit holders for Parking Lot F will be required to park in Parking Lot A, B, D or E during this time. Large Animal off-loading will be routed to the AVC Courtyard during this time.
   
• Paving of the perimeter poad between the University Avenue entrance and McDougall Hall Reserved Parking Lot  is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 14 and is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete. Reserved permit holders for McDougall Hall Reserved Parking Lot will be given access to park in designated Parking Lot B during this time. A confirmation notice will be sent out for this closure by Thursday, August 10.

This schedule is weather dependent and could change; updates will be provided if changes occur.

While the contractor has been instructed that the work should be executed with the least possible disruption to the campus community, a certain amount is inevitable. Your patience and understanding is appreciated as we proceed with this project.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jackie MacPhail at 902-566-6034 or jmacphail@upei.ca.

The newest version of Moodle now allows you to create drag and drop interactions. These can be created as part of a quiz or as their own stand alone activity. Instructors are invited to attend a workshop on using the Drag and Drop Moodle feature. Two different dates are available: August 17 and 21. To register, please click here. 

All inquiries may be directed to Joel Macdonald, joelmacdonald@upei.ca.

Just a reminder: colleagues interested in participating in the expansion and revitalization of the Faculty Development Office are still being sought. The FDO plans to expand its services and offer new ones, and it is looking for people from every faculty who care deeply about teaching and would like to serve on one of several committees to help guide the direction of the FDO. Colleagues interested in being peer consultants and curriculum specialists (from every faculty) are also being sought.

Want to get involved? Want more information? Let us know: contact Gerald Wandio, Faculty Development Office Program Director, fdo@upei.ca 

Interactive videos can increase student engagement and interest in course content. Our newest version of Moodle is now equipped with interactive video creation capability. Instructors are invited to attend a workshop on creating an interactive video on August 14 or 24. To register, please click here. 

All inquiries may be directed to Joel Macdonald, joelmacdonald@upei.ca.