Platforms
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Housing Support
Support students looking to live off campus by collaborating with UBC Housing.
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- Work in conjunction with UBC Housing to ensure students are able to make informed decisions about off-campus housing.
- Building partnerships with communities to offer affordable housing prices for students
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Food Bank Funding
Increase access and advocate for long-term funding from UBC for the AMS Food Bank so that no student would have to make the terrible choice between buying school supplies or food.
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- Review of the current procurement procedure to better understand where we can reduce costs and increase access for students
- Increase collaboration with local food banks and startups focusing on the issue of food waste
- Advocate for a long-term funding from UBC by working directly with students negatively affected by food insecurity and developing a sustainable plan
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Strenghthen Financial System
Reduce the wait time for reimbursements by strengthening our current financial system. Supporting faculties and clubs to leverage AMS's resources and serve students better.
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- Ensuring faster turnaround times for reimbursement processes
- Developing an in-depth plan for clubs and constituencies to be familiar with AMS’s financial systems
- Hosting regular town halls for students to directly participate and raise concerns they are facing.
- Cultivating student engagement from VP Finance’s office about funds, resources, and opportunities through the use of surveys, Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions.
