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The DEVS DSC is the undergraduate student council for the Queen’s University Global Development Studies Department. We are a growing team of volunteers from the Global Development undergraduate program aiming to create a highly connected DEVS community. As well as creating social connections within the DEVS community, we are a resource for academic support for DEVS students. The DEVS DSC acts as a liaison between undergraduate students, faculty, and student government.
Our team meets weekly to plan and conceptualize both social and academic events for the department, which includes meeting professors, study sessions, social events, an annual conference, and much more! We also facilitate connection within the DEVS community through our mentorship program, where we connect first years with upper year mentors.
If you would like to get involved, or have something to bring to our attention, we invite you to contact us via email or social media!
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2025-2026 Co-Presidents: Charlotte Bright and Gabrielle Erhart
The Co-presidents are in charge of overseeing the work of the DSC, advocating for the broader student body and maintaining open and continuous communication with the faculty as well as ASUS.
Events Team
Our events team is in charge of planning and executing a variety of social and academically-oriented events for our student body. These events are open to all students and they are always open to new suggestions.
Communications Director
In charge of contacting faculty, staff and community partners, maintaining and creating new partnerships.
Social Media Director
In charge of managing all our social media outlets, creating posts, engaging with our audience and maintaining the student body informed of all events and initiatives.
Finance Director
Works with the entire team to maintain a healthy budget for all our events and executes merchandise launches.
Academics Team
Your go-to for a friendly student with lots of academic information on our program and opportunities! Our Academics team collaborates with events coordinators to create events that help students succeed academically, helps our first year mentorship program and creates and maintains our DEVS alumni network.
Year Representatives
We have year representatives for all academic years of the undergraduate program, in charge of communicating with their year and advocating for them throughout the year. They also collaborate with the events coordinators to ensure all our events cater to the needs of the student body.
Conference Team
Our annual DEVS DSC Conference is one of the highlights of the year! Our conference team is composed of four roles. Our speaker coordinator is in charge of finding speakers for our annual conference. Our logistics coordinator will plan the logistics for our annual conference, and the conference director oversees these positions to ensure the success of the conference. Lastly, our first year conference intern is responsible for assisting the team.
The DSC offers a wide range of events, services, and resources to help DEVS students on their undergraduate journey.
Events
Some of our past events have included: Tea with Profs, Study Sessions, Future in DEVS, Raffles, Giveaways, and more! This year we hope to create even more fun events to foster a sense of community within the DEVS program and to help students with any academic challenges!
Services and Resources
One awesome resource for DEVS students is the DEVS Lounge! Mac-Corry B408 is a space on campus available to DEVS students! There are tables and couches available for studying, chatting, and relaxing every Monday to Friday during normal staff office hours (8:00 am to 4:30 pm). Please note that the department uses B408 for other events and meetings and it may not always be available. To book the lounge for an event, please contact DEVS by email or by dropping into Mac-Corry B411.
We offer a mentorship program that connects first year and upper year students to help with the academic transition to university. The DSC is also committed to connecting students with alumni as well as providing extensive resources for DEVS students.
Can’t find a place to study on campus? Mac-Corry B408 is a space on campus available for all DEVS students! There are tables and couches available for studying, chatting, and relaxing every Monday to Friday during normal office hours (8:00 am to 4:30 pm).
Please note that the department uses B408 for other events and meetings and it may not always be available.
To book the lounge for an event, please contact DEVS by email or by dropping into the office located in Mackintosh-Corry Hall B411.