ASUS 130
Reimagining ASUS for the next 130 years
ASUS has come a long way since 1890. You might know us from many incredible parts of the Arts and Science student experience – ASUS Orientation, Arts & Science formal, Department Student Councils, the Personal Interest Credit, Queen’s Equity Conference, Supper Series, ASURF, and Life After ArtSci.
We now have seven Commissions and Offices – Academics, Equity, Human Resources, Marketing, Governance, Community Outreach, and Services. We bring dogs to campus, leather jackets to the backs of Queen’s students, mentors to first-year students, and a hot meal every two weeks to attendees of Good Times Diner. We have between 1000 and 2000 volunteers every year, a strong and passionate community behind us, a $1.5 million cash flow, and have grown massively in the last 10 years.
But we know that we can do more:
Introducing ASUS 130:
Our goals:
The ASUS 130 proposals are how we propose to lay the foundation for ASUS to do more for its students. While these changes and associated fees would take place in Fall 2021 and 2022, after this Council has left office, we believe they are fundamentally necessary for the Society. A stronger ASUS will mean a stronger Faculty of Arts and Science, better student experience, more prepared alumni, more accountable Faculty, and better services for students. At $26.79, we have the lowest fee of the larger Faculty Societies by quite a significant margin. We believe that a small fee increase is justified to bring that better service to you, and on February 9th and 10th, you can tell us whether you agree.
We hope that when you read these proposals, you’ll be convinced of their ability to improve the Queen’s experience. Our proposed ASUS Fee Increase will improve all internal and external aspects of ASUS, which will mean better services, stronger advocacy, and better opportunities for you at Queen’s. Our proposed ASUS Orientation Fee establishment will help make Orientation more accessible across ASUS, CESA, COMPSA, and PHEKSA, while fairly compensating those who work tirelessly to bring O-Week to first years. These proposals are the foundation for an amazing next 130 years, and we ask that you vote to make them a reality. Until then, we are always reachable on social media or via email with any questions you may have.
- Kayla, Ashanthi, Maya, Narges, Tiana, Alyth, Callum, David, and Matt
(ASUS Council 2020-2021)
Read the ASUS 130 Proposals
“And remember to vote ‘YES’ to ASUS 130 on February 9th and 10th!”
