Dolores LeVangie is a Master of Arts (Island Studies) student who has travelled to Chiloe Island, Chile. This island is roughly the same size as PEI with a population of around 150,000. Dolores travelled to the remote Williche community of Tweo, which is located on the southern tip of Chiloe and only accessible by boat. In March 2010, she returned to the island to do ethnographic field work for her Master's degree, working at the Williche Health Centre and travelling with the health team doing interviews in various communities.

Dolores plans to examine how “islandness” influences the effects that modernity has on illnesses and treatment in island populations. This research will explore how living on an island impacts the effects that post-colonialism, modernity, and capitalism have on types of illnesses of island populations and how this impacts the medical systems of islands...

In 2010 the UPEI Faculty Development Summer Institute on Active Learning and Teaching will celebrate its 27th year of great faculty professional development. It remains the only one of its kind in Canada. The overall goal of the Institute is to improve teaching and learning by supporting teachers to learn and use active learning in their classrooms.

For more information: www.upei.ca/lifelonglearning/FDSInstitute

The Executive Education Programs in UPEI's School of Business increase the knowledge and skill base in upper-level management on Prince Edward Island and add value to businesses and organizations, while providing members of the community with an opportunity to further their education while working full-time.

For more information: www.upei.ca/business/executive-education-programs-launched-school-business

Students work with family-related professionals in these organizations as part of their professional practice course. The field placements give students many opportunities to integrate theory with practice in a supportive setting. Students’ tasks mirror those of the family professionals who serve as field placement supervisors to the students. Since this program began, 48 various organizations have hosted students from the Family Science and Child and Family Studies Programs.

Third-year students volunteer for a total of 32 hours during the fall semester. Fourth-year students require a total of 80 hours per semester in both the fall and winter semesters.

Located on the 5th Floor of Dalton Hall, The Mawi'omi Aboriginal Student Centre exists to support Aboriginal students at UPEI, through mentoring and support services such as tutoring, counselling, helping with course selection, and finding volunteer or work opportunities.

This project extends beyond the UPEI campus, as its student mentors visit junior and senior high schools on PEI, offer "Lunch and Learn" community presentations and research on how to expand outreach, and encourage more Aboriginal students to pursue post-secondary education.

For more information: www.upei.ca/nursing/mawiomi/

Since 2003, the UPEI Physics Co-op Education program has offered students the opportunity to integrate academic knowledge and workplace experience. This innovative approach to learning allows students to develop a broad skill set that will prepare them for careers in government, industry, and academic environments.

At present, the PEI Department of Innovation and Advanced Learning is offering a wage subsidy (50%) for
Co-op students working in the private-sector priority areas of Bioscience, Renewable Energy, Aerospace, and IT. This gives Island companies an incentive to hire students in these growing economic industries.

There are currently six Physics students participating in the Co-op Education program. Four of the six are working in PEI:
- three are doing research in three areas in the Physics Department
- one is doing research with Phyterra Bio...

UPEI Co-operative Education is a nationally accredited program that allows students the opportunity for optimal learning. The Computer Science and Information Technology Co-op was established in 2000, giving many students the advantage of integrating academic knowledge with practical skills in the workplace.

There are currently 13 students actively participating in the Computer Science and Information Technology Co-op program at UPEI. Ten of these students have chosen to remain on Prince Edward Island, working in various locations across the province.

This annual event, hosted by the UPEI Department of Student Services, provides UPEI students with the opportunity to become better acquainted with the various organizations in their community, and to encourage volunteerism.

In addition to UPEI students learning more about the various programs and services available, there is an opportunity for you to learn more about becoming a volunteer with various organizations. Often students would like to volunteer but are unsure about how to proceed. At the same time, community organizations would like an opportunity to actively recruit volunteers for various activities but may not have the resources to do so. The Community Connector Fair helps to bridge that gap.

Groups seeking volunteers at this year's fair include:
- AIDS PEI
- Alzheimer Society of Prince Edward Island
- Big Brothers Big Sisters PEI
-...

The UPEI School of Business acts as a delivery partner for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT), a one-year educational program which prepares individuals for international business and export trade and development. Successful completion of the program allows each graduate to receive recognition as a “Certified Intern Trade Professional.” Timeless Technologies Inc., Reel Media, and West Isle Enterprises Ltd. are just a few of the 30+ Island businesses and/or entrepreneurs that have taken part in the Forum for International Trade Training.

The Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) was recently recognized by the North American Small Business International Trade Educators (NASBITE) for Excellence in International Trade Training.

For more information: http://trade.upei.ca/...

This program encourages youth to consider a career as an entrepreneur by removing such obstacles as financing, lack of experience, and the need for ongoing mentoring. The program increases the number of graduates who pursue entrepreneurship and business ownership and allows existing businesses to continue when owners are wanting to retire or try new ventures.

Island businesses that have participated include Enviroage Plastics Limited and Charlottetown OK Tire.

The mission is "to add value to the co-op student" by enhancing student learning in a real world context, while adding value to businesses whether locally or globally. Approximately 100 students participate each year in the Business Co-op program.

This program was established at UPEI in 1996.

During the summer of 2009, there were 57 students in co-op work placements. Of those, 50 chose to stay on PEI: 44 students in Charlottetown, 5 students in Summerside, and 1 in Hunter River.