VP Administration

Derek Moore, VP Administration

The Vice President Administration is responsible for the workings of the Student Union Building, from ensuring the New SUB project is on track to managing the use, maintenance, and conditions of the current building, and is responsible for ensuring SUB businesses comply with the Society’s Ethical Purchasing Policy. The Vice President Administration represents the Society on a variety of UBC boards and committees, including the University Athletic Council and the Walter Gage Memorial Fund Committee, and chairs the Student Administrative Commission (SAC), offering guidance, room bookings, and office space to the over 300 AMS clubs. They are also responsible for the maintenance of the Whistler Lodge.

The VP Administration is currently working on/overseeing:

The Administration Office of the AMS is responsible for the workings of the Student Union Building and student life related activities.

Key Projects for 2013/2014:

  • New SUB: A $103 million dollar LEED Platinum project driven by students to create the most sustainable student union building in Canada for the AMS community
  • Student Administrative Commission: The body that administers our 360 clubs and constituencies, the SUB Art Gallery and regulates all bookings and functions in the SUB
  • Shinerama: The primary charity of the AMS that raises money to fight Cystic Fibrosis, a genetic disorder affecting mainly the lungs and the digestive system