Who We Are

The Education Students’ Association (ESA) is the Faculty Association for undergraduate Faculty of Education students at the University of Alberta as well as Student Local No. 1 of the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA). It is a volunteer-based, not-for-profit organization run by Education students, for Education students.

The ESA Council is comprised of 19 democratically elected students who represent 2,800 undergraduate students in the Faculty of Education each year.

Our Mandate

We, the members of the Education Students’ Association, have the desire and commitment to create the best student association possible. We continuously strive to further our mandate to:

1. Create a community for all the students within the Faculty of Education,

2. Provide leadership and a voice for all Education students, both academically and professionally, and

3. Perform valued services and create opportunities for student involvement.

Activities

The ESA Council is comprised of 19 democratically elected students who represent 2,800 undergraduate students in the Faculty of Education each year. The ESA offers a variety of services, including an annual membership card providing access to discounts at local businesses and benefits provided by the ATA. These benefits include access to publications, library materials, preferred rates at businesses, advice and consultation on professional matters, and professional development opportunities. Our office serves as a space for students to socialize, study, or grab a snack. Throughout the year, we organize several significant events, such as Education Week in January, which offers over a dozen professional development sessions. We also host Frosty Fest in February, an event that doubles as a socializing opportunity and a career and networking event where students can meet with school division representatives. As well, we arrange an annual graduation banquet for graduating students in June. The ESA also proudly provides five annual scholarships and awards recognizing leadership, with specific funding for FNMI, visible minorities, and students with dependents.