Our Mandates

President

Talia Radcliffe

533-2726
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The President and CEO oversees all aspects of the society and is the principal advocate for students to bodies outside the AMS. As the leader of the student government, the President is primarily responsible for representing the Queen’s University undergraduate student body to the administration, as well as all levels of government. In addition to overseeing the AMS Communications Office, the President essentially has a hand in all matters of the society.

Vice President Operations

Ken Wang

613-533-2728
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The Vice-President (Operations) is responsible for all matters related to the operations and finances of the society. Responsible for AMS Service and AMS Assembly budgets, the VP (Operations) oversees the three services directors, the Advancement and Development Officer, the Information Technology Officer, and the Sustainability Coordinator. Other duties include supervision of the Health & Dental Plan and the Bus-It program. The VP (Operations) also represents students on a wide variety of Board of Trustee and University committees including, Campus Planning and Development, Capital Planning Committee, and the John Deutsch University Centre Council. This year the VP-Ops will also oversee the portfolios of the AMS Media Services: CFRC, Studio Q, and The Journal.

Vice President University Affairs

Stephanie St. Clair

533-2729
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The Vice-President (University Affairs) is responsible for all matters related to student life and representation. Overseeing the five Commissions, the Student Centre Office, and the Human Resources Office, the VP (UA) works to ensure that Queen’s offers a safe, accessible, and enjoyable experience for all students.

Academic Affairs Commission

Matthew Lombardi

533-3001 ext.74818
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The Academic Affairs Commission (AAC) is mandated with representing the academic interests of undergraduate students to the university administration and the federal and provincial governments. If students, either individuals or groups, have academic concerns, the commission is responsible for ensuring that those concerns are addressed. The commission has a series of committees that seek to educate and inform students on topics such as financial aid and the funding of post-secondary education. We promote excellence in teaching through our AMS teaching awards and by encouraging student-faculty interaction outside the normal classroom setting.

Campus Activities Commission

Alex Jang

533-3001 ext. 74819
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Orientations Week, Homecoming, Queen’s Model Parliament-these are some of the events that will be the landmarks in a student’s life at Queen’s. Primarily an events-based commission, responsible for organizing all of the special events that make university life so memorable, the Campus Activities Commission is incredibly active at Queen’s. It’s a great place to get involved with social activities, volunteer and leadership opportunities at Queens.

Commission of Internal Affairs

Alexa Gendron-O'Donnell

533-6000 ext. 74815
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The Commission of Internal Affairs (CIA) oversees matters concerning AMS Assembly (the highest legislative student body at Queen’s), the AMS Judicial Committee (the student administered non-academic discipline tribunal), the Prosecutor’s Office, elections and referenda, and the administration of over 200 AMS-affiliated clubs and extracurricular organizations. Whenever you cast a ballot, visit Clubs Nights, or drop by the McLaughlin Room of the JDUC on various Thursday nights to catch an Assembly meeting, you are witnessing the CIA in action. To become involved or to if you have any questions, swing by and visit.

Municipal Affairs Commission

Paul Tye

533-6000 ext. 75178
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The MAC is the largest and one of the most dynamic Commissions in the AMS. As a Commission, we have two important and overarching roles. First, we act as advocates for Queen’s students in the municipal sphere. We lobby various levels of government on everything from garbage and recycling to property standards to enforcement of the Fire Code. Second, we facilitate opportunities for students to give back to the Greater Kingston community as volunteers. Through this role of the MAC, Queen’s students can do anything from raising money for the United Way to tutoring local highschool students in subjects with which they have difficulty. The success of our Commission depends on the contribution of dedicated, motivated volunteers - so if you’re willing to devote your talents and gain valuable experience relevant in anything from law and social work to public-interest advocacy, this is the place for you. Come to the MAC with your questions and concerns about everything from landlord/tenant issues and delivery of municipal services to the best places to volunteer in the Kingston community and requesting free property inspections. We are Caring, Competent, and Committed to Queen’s students. We are YOUR AMS Municipal Affairs Commission.

Social Issues Commission

Kavita Bissoondial

533-3001 ext. 74816
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The Social Issues Commission is committed to creating educational campaigns designed to help those historically disenfranchised. We seek to create awareness and understanding of our differences while maintaining our ability to be equal as peers. We support the expression and celebration of these differences. We also hope to foster relevant and cogent dialogue about various socio-cultural issues that face Queen’s students. The commission is available for all students who take an interest in or would like advice about various issues. All students are invited to access the resources that the commission and the AMS have to offer.

Food and Safety Director 

533-6000 ext. 77605

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The Food and Safety Director oversees the operations, finances, and strategic management of one third of the AMS corporate services. The services within the Food and Safety portfolio are the AMS Pub Services, the Common Ground Coffee House, the Queen’s Student Constables, and Walkhome. The Food and Safety Director also sits as a non-voting member on the AMS Board of Directors, which oversees the financial matters of the AMS as a whole.

Retail Services Director

Andrew Cameron

533-6000 ext. 74988

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The Retail Director oversees the operations, finances, and strategic management of one third of the AMS corporate services. The services within the Retail Services portfolio are the Publishing and Copy Centre, The Tricolour Market, Destinations and Queen's Entertainment Agency, Yearbook and Convocation Services, and the Greenroom. The Retail Director also sits as a non-voting member on the AMS Board of Directors, which oversees the financial matters of the AMS as a whole.

Human Resources Officer

Laura Railey

533-2737
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The mission statement of the AMS Human Resources Office is “To ensure that all AMS members receive equitable access to employment and volunteer opportunities within the Society and that the experience is safe, productive and welcoming.” Achieving this goal each year requires the Human Resources Officer to oversee the recruitment, hiring, training, evaluation and appreciation of all 1500 AMS staff and volunteers. With a 100% turnover policy, employee development becomes a key factor in the continued success of the AMS, as does a smooth transition process from year to year. The Human Resources Officer is a source of information on Employee and Volunteer Policy, and your go-to person if you ever have questions about interviews, applications, or hiring in the AMS. The HRO, along with the VPUA, the Social Issues Commissioner, and the Information Officer, receives Harassment Advisor training each year and can offer advice, referral or just a listening ear on any harassment issue inside or outside the AMS.

Communication Officer

Leslie Yun

533-3301 ext. 75850

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The AMS Communications Officer is responsible for ensuring that the AMS communicates effectively with its constituents, the student body. The Communications Office oversees the AMS website, enforces AMS Visual Identity Standards, and oversees all information campaigns that come out of the AMS. The Communications Office works closely with all of the AMS commissioners, officers and directors to ensure that students aware of opportunities and initiatives taking place within the AMS, and how they can be a part of what goes on. The Communications Office also oversees the Campus Research Committee, which conducts public opinion research throughout the year to find out what students think of current issues within the university. All general questions regarding the AMS can be directed to the Communications Office, who has the resources to access information and address any specific concerns with the AMS that a student may have. If you have any questions, comments or concerns about the AMS, feel free to contact the Communications Office by phone or email, or stop by the main AMS offices in the lower JDUC.

Information Technology Manager

Yvonne Wu

533-2913
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The Information Technology Office is tasked with providing Information Technology support to the AMS and its operations. Consisting of the Information Technology Officer, Information Technology Manager, Web Developer, Application Developer, System Administrator, and Technical Support staff, the ITO is responsible for the upkeep of MyAMS.org, the development of software for the Society as well as providing technical support to all AMS services, commissions, offices and committees. The IT Office is also responsible for the technical administration of the Queen’s University Optional Student Fees Opt-Out process, and works closely with Internal Affairs on Elections Software development.

Sustainability Coordinator

Anna Tombs

533-3001 ext. 75663

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The Sustainability Coordinator is a new position within the AMS and is committed to improving the environmental sustainability of Queen’s. This is done internally by assessing every aspect of the AMS and working for ways to decrease our environmental impact. As well as externally by initiating our own and supporting other sustainability initiatives carried out on campus. By doing this it is our hope that the sustainability coordinator will become the leader in the sustainability movement at Queen’s and transform the AMS into an on-campus environmental watchdog and steward.