Sobia Ali-Faisal

The Senate meeting agenda included receiving the Land Acknowledgement and Opening Remarks, approving the agenda, and addressing business arising from the previous meeting. Senior Administration Reports from the President, Vice-President Academic and Research, and Vice-President People and Culture were presented, covering topics like governance record improvement, increased federal research funding, enrollment projections for Fall 2026, and the implementation progress of the Action Plan, including EDI training and revisions to harassment policies. Discussions also covered questions received from various sources, reports from the Senate Steering and Nominating Committee (SSNC) regarding committee elections and composition, and the Academic Planning and Curriculum Committee (APCC) regarding curriculum changes across multiple faculties (Business, Engineering, Graduate Studies). A major topic was a motion to amend the Course Registration regulation to ensure documented feedback before the course discontinuation deadline. The Senate also addressed the composition of Senate, agreeing to codify additional seats under existing procedures and postponing the annual election of Senators. Finally, the agenda included a closed session for the conferment of Honorary Degrees.

The meeting agenda included standard procedural items such as the Call to Order and approval of the agenda and previous minutes. Key discussions involved business arising from prior minutes concerning the property on Belvedere Avenue, and senior administration reports from the President, Vice-President Academic and Research, and Vice-President People and Culture. The agenda also featured a question period, discussion on the Policy on the Sale of Course Materials, and reports from standing committees. The Senate Steering and Nominating Committee reported on the need to add four seats to Senate to comply with faculty representation requirements and recommended postponing the annual Senator elections. The Academic Planning and Curriculum Committee presented motions for approval regarding new courses, course description changes, and cross-listings for the Faculties of Arts, IKERAS, Nursing, and Science. The meeting concluded with a closed session to confer degrees, followed by adjournment.

This Strategic Enrolment Plan outlines the University of Prince Edward Island's roadmap for student success and institutional sustainability. It aims to achieve and maintain optimal enrolments, recruitment, retention, and graduation rates through a student-focused approach. The plan is structured around four main goals: elevating student persistence and completion, stabilizing and growing enrolment, strengthening graduate capacity and excellence, and building robust Strategic Enrolment Management (SEM) data governance. It seeks to scale enrolment responsibly to approximately 6,000 students by 2030 while ensuring a high quality of education and long-term sustainability.

The UPEI Strategic Plan 2025-2030 aims to position the University of Prince Edward Island as the university of choice and a top destination for learners, contributing to a better world. It is structured around three strategic pillars: Thriving People and Communities; Innovative and Connected Teaching, Research, and Scholarship; and Sustainability. The plan focuses on delivering outstanding learning experiences, fostering an inclusive environment, and leveraging research and scholarship to address complex global challenges.

The Senate meeting agenda included calling the meeting to order, approving the agenda, and approving the minutes from the October 24, 2025 meeting. Key discussions involved an educational session on the roles and responsibilities of Senate and Senators, and Senior Administration Reports covering the President's Report, updates on policy for the sale of course materials, and reports from People and Culture. The meeting also featured a question period, reports from standing committees (Steering and Nominating, Academic Planning and Curriculum, Research Advisory), and a report from the Board of Governors. The Academic Planning and Curriculum Committee presented numerous recommendations, including the tabling of specific motions regarding course prerequisites, and the approval of adding the major name to undergraduate parchments. Further policy discussions included the Policy on the Sale of Course Materials and the replacement of the Policy on Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities. Other items included the approval of the Senate Training Plan and the transfer of the Secretary of Senate role to the University Secretary.