Committees

Teaching Awards

Chair: Cecilia Crisostomo

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This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it Each year the AMS gives two Queen’s Professors the Frank Knox Award for Excellence in Teaching and two TAs the Chris Knapper Award for Excellence in Teaching Assistance. These awards are regarded as very prestigious within the University community as the entire process for the awards is student-run. The Teaching Awards Committee distributes nomination packages and promotes the awards. Students can then nominate their professors or teaching assistants. Recipients are selected based on the nomination, a visit to the classroom by members of the committe, and a short survey of the instructors ability, filled out by students in each class. At the end of second semester we host an awards banquet that celebrates teaching and recognizes all those nominated. This committee and these awards demonstrate that students care about great teachers.

Teaching Issues

Chair: Sean Fernandes
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This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it Each year the Teaching Issues Committee investigates issues that directly impact our education at Queen’s University. They take a detailed and student oriented look at what areas in our learning environment need improvment and then provide practical steps to improve them. Their recommendations usually take the form of a report, which is then used by the AMS to lobby the administration and make steps toward improving the situation.

Student-Faculty Relations Committee

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The committee is responsible for the promotion of student-faculty interaction, specifically through the organization of an ongoing novelty lecture series called ”The Last Lecture on Earth” that will be taking place on campus throughout the year. The Last Lecture series is in its third year and has grown into an important annual event for the AMS. This is an amazing opportunity to have direct interaction with amazing faculty and learn about the passions that drive them to be members of the academic world and teach students like us.

Student Financial Aid Awareness Coordinator

Coordinator: Deirdre O'Sullivan

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This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it The Student Financial Aid Awareness Coordinator’s mandate is to work to make information about financial aid as accessible as possible to students. The coordinator works closely with the Queen's Student Awards Office and seeks to publish information in a comprehensive fashion. It also acts as a resource for students who have questions about what financial aid is available, where to find it, how to apply for it, and what the relevant policies and regulations exist. This committee is an excellent and accessible resource for every student.

Government Issues Committee

Chair: Talia Radcliffe
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This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it This committee is responsible for setting up opportunities for students to become more engaged and informed in the political and social issues that effect student life and broader society. The goal is to have a free exchange of ideas and make us all more aware citizens. This committee also is responsible for election preparedness during federal and provincial elections

International & Exchange Student Committee

Chair: Hossam Targam
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The International Student Peer Advisors tackle issues and projects which will improve the experience of undergraduate international and exchange students at Queen's.

Services

Academic Grievance Centre

Coordinator: Amanda Boxhill
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The Academic Grievance Centre is the place to go if you have any questions or concerns about academic grievances, discipline, or regulations. The volunteers that work in the centre, located in room 31 of the lower JDUC, are very knowledgeable about the academic policies of the university and can be a resource and support if you have a problem or simply need someone to listen.

Academic Hub

The Academic Hub is a study group and tutor registry service. Students can post listings on this forum-style website to find a tutor, become a tutor, or join a study group. To post a listing or view the site, please visit:
www.myams.org/academic-hub

Professor Evaluations

Coordinator: Sana Mehrani
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Whatswhat.ca is an online database of professor evaluations by Queen's students. Professor's who choose to opt-in to the service have their evaluations posted. The AMS is grateful to all Queen's professors who participate in this valuable student resource.
http://www.myams.org/whatswhat