Elections
If you have any questions or would like more information, reach out to:
Tina Scott
governance@asus.queensu.ca
Available Positions
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The ASUS Executive team is elected by the Arts and Science student body. Together, the President and Vice-Presidents guide the direction of the Society. The team oversees all of the Society’s operations, including ASUS Council, during a one year term.
The ASUS Executive team works over the summer in the ASUS Offices at 35 hours per week. Over the academic term (September-April), the each member works 30 hours.
Contact president@asus.queensu.ca to learn more.
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Represent the interests of ASUS & Arts & Science students ASUS and AMS Assembly: the highest legislative body within Queen’s University student government
Vote on motions affecting the undergraduate student body at AMS Assembly
Around 5-10 hours per month time commitment
The total number of representatives is TBD
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Advocate and vote for Queen’s students with your seat on the Senate of Queen's University, working directly with Queen's Senior Leadership (Deans, Provost, Principal)
Vote on ASUS Assembly
Around 10-15 hours per month time commitment
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Act as a link between your peers and ASUS at Assembly: the highest legislative body of the Society
Around 5-10 hours per month time commitment
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Act as a link between your peers and ASUS at Assembly: the highest legislative body of the Society
Around 5-10 hours per month time commitment
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Act as a link between your peers and ASUS at Assembly: the highest legislative body of the Society
Around 5-10 hours per month time commitment
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Act as a link between your peers and ASUS at Assembly: the highest legislative body of the Society
Must self-declare as an international student
Around 10 hours per month time commitment
Dates
January 13-19: Self-Nomination Period
January 20th: All Candidate’s Meeting
January 20-21: Verification Period
January 22-28: Campaign Period
January 27th: Debate/Open Forum
January 29-30: Voting Days
ASUS DSC Elections
Department Student Council (DSC) Co-Presidents represent the student in their department. They work to advocate for student needs, plan events, and vote on Faculty Board. To be eligible, you must be a major or a minor in the department. See which departments we represent!
All candidates run independently and can self nominate.
Dates
January 25-31: Self-Nomination Period
January 31st: All Candidate’s Meeting
February 1-2: Verification Period
February 3-10: Campaign Period
February 10th: Debate/Open Forum
February 11-12: Voting Days
ASUS Winter 2025 Election
Useful Links
Our Chief Returning Officer, Tina Scott, can answer election questions and address general concerns. Contact Tina at cro@asus.queensu.ca
Our Chief Electoral Officer, Alisha Daya, ensures that the elections process abides by all relevant policy by making decisions and rulings on election complaints. Contact Alisha at ceo@asus.queensu.ca