Society

The AMS began in 1858 and is today the oldest student government in Canada. As one of the largest and most active student governments in the country, it addresses virtually every facet of student life on the Queen's campus and the surrouding community.

The links above can take you to the following pages:

  • About Your AMS
    Information on the AMS Assembly, the AMS Health & Dental Plans, and Student Activity Fees.
  • The Executive
    Information and bios on the three-person AMS Executive, who collectively oversee the day-to-day operations of the Society.

AAC (Academic Affairs Commission)

Information on the Academic Affairs Commission, your resource for all things academics-related at Queen's. Popular activities and services offered by the AAC include the Academic Grievance Centre, the Last Lecture on Earth series, and Teaching Awards.

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CAC (Campus Activities Commission)

Information on the Campus Activities Commission, which organizes activities and events for students from all faculties and years. The CAC also oversees the Orientation Roundtable, which runs Orientation Week every year.

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CIA (Commission of Internal Affairs)

The home of the Commission of Internal Affairs, where you can find more information on AMS Assembly, elections, referenda, the Non-Academic Discipline system, and the nearly 200 clubs on campus.

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MAC (Municipal Affairs Commission)

Information on the Municipal Affairs Commission, which serves double duty as both a link between students and the City of Kingston and a channel for students who wish to get involved in the Kingston community.

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SIC (Social Issues Commission)

Information on the Social Issues Commission, which seeks to address a wide range of equity issues through education, awareness and activism. The SIC also publishes 4 publications a year that showcase original student artwork and literature and oversees the AMS Food Centre.

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  • Offices
    Information on the 5 offices of the AMS: Human Resources, Information Technology, Communications, Sustainability, and Student Centre. The officers report directly to the AMS Executive and are responsible for administering the day-to-day operations of their portfolios.
  • Governance Documents
    The AMS is governed and managed in accordance with a number of governance documents that lay out everything from the organizational structure to employment with the AMS. From this page, you can download the latest versions of these documents in PDF form.