To serve and represent the diversity of students at Queen’s University.
Assembly and the Board of Directors govern the Society and the Corporation of the AMS respectively. Assembly is the ultimate decision-making body for the Society acting in the best interest of the student body debating policy and political affairs of the Society. The Board of Directors plays a strategic, fiduciary, and human resources role in the corporate side of the AMS. For more information on these groups, visit the Governance section.
The three-person AMS Executive is elected annually. It is comprised of the President, the Vice President (Operations), and the Vice President (University Affairs).
The Campus Affairs Commission is a primarily events-based commission that is responsible for organizing events to promote school spirit and enhance student life. This commission also has a significant role in preserving and facilitating the Queen’s tradition of student-run orientation.
The Commission of External Affairs advocates for the interests of students within the University and to external bodies like the municipal and provincial governments. They seek to uphold the quality and financial accessibility of a Queen’s education. They also administer committees that assist students in navigating academic life and create links with the broader community.
The Social Issues Commission seeks to facilitate dialogue, education, and engagement on all matters related to equity, identity, and anti-oppression. The commission strives to represent the diversity of students at Queen’s by advocating for social change, lobbying the administration, and raising awareness in the University community.
The Clubs Office oversees the 250+ ratified clubs on campus for both graduate and undergraduate students. They aim to provide resources and support that will continuously encourage our Clubs community to flourish. They can help you start a club, join one, or improve one that’s already here. They help with resources such as grants as well as booking space.