Our Platform

Welcome to Team JDL’s platform for the AMS election 2012! We believe that the strength of the Queen’s community lies in the diversity of interests, initiatives, and identities that comprise our community. We believe that student-run services can better meet students’ interests and needs while providing immense learning opportunities, and†finally, we believe students are the key stakeholders in the future of Queen’s. At the same time, Team JDL recognizes that students deserve tangible initiatives from their student government that enhance their Queen’s experience. Team JDL is committed to prioritizing student advocacy while implementing concrete initiatives that enrich student life. We encourage you to take some time to read our platform, and give us the opportunity to stand up for students.

Overview of Platform

(Click here for the full platform, or scroll below!)

Pillar #1 – Enhanced Student Life

  1. Supporting Athletics and Recreation: Re-Opening the Physical Education Centre (Former Gym), Including Re-Purposed Space for Health, Counselling, and Disability Services
  2. A Safer Campus: Blue Light Application for your Cell Phone, an Instant Connection to Campus Security
  3. Revitalization of the JDUC: Renovating Cafeteria Space, Enhancing Performance Lounge, Online Room Booking System
  4. Replacing WebMail with a New Email System
  5. A More Accessible Campus

Pillar #2 – Academics

  1. QCollege: Extracurricular Classes for your Co-Curricular Transcript
  2. Library Resources: “How Many Seats Are Left?” Library Occupancy Application for your Cell Phone, Laptop/Cell Phone Chargers in Library Circulation
  3. Undergraduate Research: Online Hub of Opportunities, Funding, and Resources

Pillar #3 – Health and Wellness

  1. Mental Health: Space for HCDS (500+ additional counselling hours!) in the Physical Education Centre (Former Gym), Expanded Mental Health First Aid Workshops, and a Review of Academic Policies
    2. Salad Bar at Common Ground that Offers Customizable Salads
    3. “Where to Eat on Campus?” Dietary Restrictions Guide
    4. Provide More Water Fountains (with Bottle Filling Spigots) across Campus

Pillar #4 – Student Advocacy

  1. Fiscal Responsibility
  2. Sustainability Culture on Campus
  3. Support for Student Clubs
  4. Reviving Homecoming Traditions
  5. A More Accessible AMS Assembly
  6. Orientation Week
  7. Supporting Faculty Societies

Full Platform

Fact Sheets

We’ve been getting questions about specific aspects of our platform so we’ve created these fact sheets to give you more information. As always, contact us if you have any more questions!

Team JDL – Facts on Re-Opening the PEC
Team JDL – JDUC Revitalization 101

Team JDL – Blue Light App 101

Team JDL – Library Occupancy App 101