Teaching Awards Committee

Chairs: Emily Steer and Andrea Tang
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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 committee, and a short survey of the instructor’s 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. The TAC is Hiring!

Teaching Issues Committee

Chair: Tony Chan
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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 improvement 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.  Check out the 'Policy' section of our website to view and download past TIC research papers and reports.  Following the success of last years Teaching Issue Forum, the TIC will be holding two TIF’s this year in each term! An open forum where all students can come and ask questions and listen to professors, faculty and members of the administration and executive administration speak on Teaching Issues. The TIC is Hiring!

Student-Faculty Relations Committee

Chair: Brenda Yu and Melin Peng
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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. The SFRC is Hiring!

Student Financial Aid Awareness Coordinators

Coordinators: Jing Wang and Vivian Lee
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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: Michael Ceci
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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 affect 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 and awareness during federal and provincial elections.  Check out the 'Policy' section of our website to view and download past GIC research reports. The GIC is Hiring!

International, Castle, & Exchange Student Committee

Chair: Alexandra Schwenger
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The International, Castle, & Exchange Student Committee (ICE) works to improve the undergraduate experience of international, former Bader International Study Centre (BISC) and exchange students at Queen's. As a committee, we strive to act as a resource  for ICE students and to advocate on their behalf within the AMS and university community.