January 5 is the next deadline to submit biosafety applications
The next deadline for submitting biosafety applications, including new applications, renewals, and/or amendments, is extended due to the holidays to Friday, January 5, 2023. These applications will be reviewed at the January 18 meeting.
All research compliance applications, including biosafety application forms, must be submitted through the UPEI Researcher Portal. Information about the Researcher Portal, including instructions for using the site, is available at https://www.upei.ca/research-services/forms.
Please contact the Research Compliance Coordinator at researchcompliance@upei.ca if you have any questions about accessing or using the Researcher Portal, or about the biosafety application, review, and approval process.
Next deadline for REB applications is January 5
Research Ethics Board (REB) applications involving “more than minimal risk” must be reviewed by the full UPEI REB. The next deadline for submitting these protocols is extended due to the holidays to Friday, January 5, 2023, for review at the January 29 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 materials are received.
All research compliance applications, including for the REB, must be submitted through the UPEI Researcher Portal (https://upei.researchservicesoffice.com/Romeo.Researcher/). Instructions for using the site are available at https://www.upei.ca/research-services/forms.
Please contact the Compliance Coordinator at researchcompliance@upei.ca for more information about the Researcher Portal, or the REB application, review, and approval process.
Scheduled outage for myUPEI maintenance on December 20 starting at 8 pm
On Wednesday, December 20, 2023, ITSS will conduct required maintenance on the myUPEI portal and related services from 8 pm to 12 am (midnight). During this time, there may be intermittent access to and performance issues with myUPEI, Self-Service, Colleague, and grade submission.
We encourage students, faculty, and staff who may need documents or links located on myUPEI to plan ahead and bookmark or download the resources they may need during this period.
As a reminder, you can access Moodle directly using https://moodle.upei.ca and Outlook email directly using https://outlook.office.com.
If you have any questions, please contact the ITSS Help Desk at 902-566-0465.
Application extension for OER development program grants
The deadline to submit applications for the OER development program grants has been extended until noon on Wednesday, December 20.
Technology Tip Tuesday
With only a few days to go before Santa Claus arrives, you can visit santaupdate.com to track his progress and see when exactly the big man will land in PEI.
Merry Christmas! Enjoy the break however you choose to spend it. See you all in 2024.
The ITSS team
UPEI Recruitment and International Office closed from 1:00 to 4:00 pm on December 20
Wednesday, December 20, 2023, 1:00 pm
Dalton Hall, fourth floor
The UPEI Recruitment and International Office on the fourth floor of Dalton Hall will be closed on Wednesday, December 20, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, for a staff function.
Gradebook weighting and final grade submission drop-In
Thursday, December 21, 2023, 9:00 am
Robertson Library Annex, Room 228
If you need a hand getting your Moodle gradebook balanced for final grades submitted to the Registrar’s Office, the Teaching and Learning Centre will host a drop-in on Thursday, December 21, from 9 am to noon in the Robertson Library Annex, RL 228. If you need assistance but cannot attend, please feel free to contact moodle@upei.ca.
Accessibility Services: Exam pick up reminder
Thursday, December 21, 2023, 11:30 am
1st Floor, Dalton Hall
A reminder to all faculties that the deadline to pick up exams from Accessibility Services before the holiday break is Thursday, December 21, at 11:30 am.
Any inquiries regarding exam pick-up can be directed to astesting@upei.ca.
Thank you!
Christmas holiday schedule
Depending upon the work requirements of University departments, the Christmas holiday schedule will be in effect from December 25, 2023, through January 1, 2024, inclusive. Office and regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
Payroll deadlines:
For the December 22 pay, the deadline for PTFs, pay changes, etc., are due by noon on November 23. Timesheets/overtime are due on December 11 at 10:00 am.
For the January 5 pay, the deadline for PTFs, pay changes, etc., are due by noon on December 7. Timesheets/overtime are due on January 2 at 10:00 am.
For the January 19 pay, the deadline for PTFs, pay changes, etc., are due by noon on December 21. Timesheets/overtime are due on January 8.
Additional information regarding the Christmas holiday schedule can be found at MyUPEI. |
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