One week after the additional results from the Student Voices on Sexual Violence survey results were released, and two years after the initial survey was sent to Ontario college and university students, Queen’s is engaging with the data provided by the survey.
The survey found that Queen’s ranked...
This editorial discusses sexual assault and may be triggering for some readers. The Journal uses “survivor” to refer to those who have experienced sexual assault. We acknowledge this term is not universal.
The province’s Student Voices on Sexual Violence survey had the potential to make a significant,...
Two years after the Student Voices on Sexual Violence survey was circulated to Ontario university students, the full results were released Thursday morning.
According to the data, Queen’s ranked fourth in the province for the prevalence of sexual assault. With 71.4 per cent of Queen’s respondents...
Nearly nine months after the provincial government released initial data from the Student Voices on Sexual Violence survey, there is still no timeline for the release of the remaining results.
In February 2018, the provincial government saw 116,627 post-secondary students participate in the survey...
The Computing Student’s Association (COMPSA) will send out a survey to gauge student opinion on the fall term break, according to COMPSA President Nana Boateng.
Following the rejection of the 2021-22 academic calendar at the Arts and Science Faculty board meeting due to concerns over the structure...
Last month, Queen’s launched the 2019 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) for first- and fourth-year students.
The NSSE measures student behaviour and institutional practices, inside and outside the classroom, associated with positive learning outcomes. The survey is administered among...
The Smith School of Business has announced a strategic partnership with Catalyst Canada to explore diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Catalyst Canada is a global non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of women in the world of business.
“Enhancing diversity and inclusion...
Thriving on Campus is a province-wide study aimed at understanding the experiences of LGBTQ2S+ university students in Ontario.
This is the first large-scale study on the subject in the country, designed to focus on advancing inclusion, health and wellbeing, and academic success. Associate Professor...
Results released from a recent longitudinal study on student learning outcomes named Queen’s a national leader among Canadian universities.
The study, conducted by the Office of Provost, aimed to track the progression of student learning outcomes over the duration of four years.
Queen’s researchers...
In an effort to better understand the climate of sexual violence on campuses, the Ontario Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development has launched a province-wide survey that will ask students about their experiences and understanding of sexual violence.
The largest post-secondary survey...
The results are in!
Over the past week, Lifestyle polled students on their favourite places on and off campus. We’re talking best place to grab drinks, take your parents, and even poop (that doesn’t include your home). To follow are the results for the 2015-16 survey.
Graphic by Ashley Quan
From March 26-30 Lifestyle ran an open survey to find the best of the best in Kingston. Over 350 students responded to the annual Best of Kingston survey and voted on the city’s top venues. Here are the results of the 2014-15 favourites, ranging from the best poutine to the best study spot.
Best...
BEST STUDY SPOT
1. Stauffer
2. Douglas
3. CoGro
As the largest study spot on campus, Stauffer Library also takes the lead as the most popular.
BEST PLACE TO TAKE YOUR PARENTS
1. Woodenheads
2. Pan Chancho
3. Other
Whether its for special occasions or a welcome visit, Woodenheads’ gourmet pizza is...
BEST STUDY SPOT
1. Stauffer Library
2. Douglas Library
3. CoGro
As the largest study spot on campus, Stauffer takes this category. Douglas, with its famed Harry Potter room, is a close second.
BEST PLACE FOR A PHOTO OP
1. The waterfront
2. Summerhill
3. Grant Hall and City Hall/Market Square
There’s...
Hollywood frequently imitates real life scenarios. Sometimes the movies get it right, and other times — well, less so. When it comes to crime TV shows, it’s a bit of both.
I conduct research on police identification procedures. Naturally, I’m an avid watcher of crime TV shows.
When I see them get...