AMS / SGPS Archives - Queen's Journal

Student societies alleged Queen’s mishandled Student Choice Initiative implementation

Written on November 1, 2019. Posted in News.

During the months-long process of implementing the Student Choice Initiative (SCI), the AMS and SGPS raised serious concerns to administrators about their lack of collaboration and communication on the file, The Journal has learned. Through a freedom of information request, The Journal obtained a...

As new alcohol policy approaches implementation, student governments push back

Written on October 10, 2019. Posted in News.

Before the public consultation period ended for Queen’s proposed alcohol policy on Tuesday, the University received overwhelming feedback from multiple student governments and faculties opposing some of its revisions. Last updated in 2012, the alcohol policy in its proposed state seeks to usher in...

AMS, SGPS introduce new mental health service

Written on September 4, 2019. Posted in News.

The AMS has partnered with the SGPS to bring a new mental health and counselling service to Queen’s students for the upcoming school year. The service, called Empower Me, is a 24/7, 365-day platform that provides free access to counselling for university students and eligible spouses and children,...

The future of student life spaces at Queen’s

Written on March 16, 2018. Posted in Features.

Despite being the home of many student services such as the P&CC, The Brew, Tricolour Outlet and Queen’s Pub, the JDUC has never truly acted as a hub for student life on campus. After years of consultation, the AMS and SGPS proposed the $62.3-million JDUC revitalization project that would’ve...

JDUC revitalization student fee fails at AMS Special Referendum, passes at SGPS level

Written on February 14, 2018. Posted in News.

Last Updated: 10:42 AM. After a year of consulting students and a week-long campaign, the AMS and SGPS have to go back to the drawing board to find another way to secure student support for the proposed JDUC revitalization project. In a special referendum from Feb. 12-13., the AMS asked “Do you agree...

Student government: then and now

Written on January 26, 2016. Posted in Features.

Student government has struggled to maintain a balance between legacy building projects and day-to-day work since its inception on the Queen’s campus in the 1850s. Continuing shifts in student government, accompanied with changes in student needs and interests, has required a constant need to re-balance...

Tag: AMS / SGPS

Student societies alleged Queen’s mishandled Student Choice Initiative implementation

As new alcohol policy approaches implementation, student governments push back

AMS, SGPS introduce new mental health service

The future of student life spaces at Queen’s

JDUC revitalization student fee fails at AMS Special Referendum, passes at SGPS level

Student government: then and now

The Journal, Queen's University - Since 1873

Arts

Sports

Lifestyle

News

Features

Other Topics

Special Projects

About

About (cont'd)

Get the App

Get the App