About EdSA

The Education Students’ Association (EdSA) represents the students of the Faculty of Education at the University of Winnipeg and serves their needs by providing social and professional development opportunities. EdSA strives to make every student’s experience in the Faculty of Education successful, positive, and rewarding. 

We maintain the Education Students' Lounge (0GM10) and provide microwaves, a fridge, comfy couches and chairs, and multiple workspaces. EdSA also organizes the Graduation Dinner and Dance, EdWear hoodie orders, and CHARGE, a day of professional development. We work closely with the Faculty of Education to make sure your experience is memorable. We also keep you informed by posting updates and opportunities in our lounge and on our website.

You're always welcome to sit in on one of our meetings so that your voice can be heard. We want you to have the best experience here in the Faculty of Education, so contact us with any need or concern. See you in the Ed. Lounge!

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EdSA Executive (2018/19)

• President: David Blanchfield
• Vice President: Tony Ingram
• Secretary: Taylor Daigneault
  
• Treasurer: David Sims 

 Council Members

Professional Development Committee: Stefanie Yallits
Communications Committee: Crystal Roberts
Graduation Co-chairs: Marie Kozyra, Mandy Brar, 

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Council Recruitment 2019/2020

For the 2019-2020 School Year, we are currently looking for chair positions for Sweater Sales, Communications, and Grad. If you are interested, please send us an email at uwedsa@gmail.com!

We also always need help with our fundraising, professional development, and social events. Please stop by our next meeting if you want to get involved. All EdSA council members receive a Certificate of Recognition for inclusion in their teaching portfolios and other benefits!

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Meetings
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All meetings are held in 0GM10, and everyone from the Faculty of Education is welcome! If you wish to discuss something in particular, please email uwedsa@gmail.com in advance. 

Our next meeting is January 10, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.

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University of Winnipeg Education Students Association Constitution
Article 1: Name
This organization is called THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG EDUCATION STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION. The Association's acronym is EdSA.

Article 2: Purpose of the Association
    Section 1. Mission Statement
To provide programming and advocacy that promotes social and professional development of the University of Winnipeg's Education student body.
    Section 2. Specific Purpose
EdSA is a not for profit initiative that provides students enrolled in The Faculty of Education at The University of Winnipeg with:

1. Professional Development opportunities and/or resources
2. Opportunities and/or resources to network
3. A student lounge on campus

EdSA may, at the discretion of the executive, provide financial assistance for students through the creation of an arms-length entity.

Article 3: Membership
    Section 1. Eligibility
All students currently enrolled in The Faculty of Education at The University of Winnipeg are eligible to be members of EdSA. Member status     is granted to persons who:

1. Attend a minimum of two thirds of all regular meetings or;
2. Put an equivalent amount of volunteer time into the Association or;
3. Are approved as members by the majority of the executive members

    Section 2. Council Members
    The council shall consist of elected and non-elected members

1. Elected members shall make up the executive council and include the positions of:
   1. President
   2. Vice-President
   3. Secretary
   4. Financial Director
2. Non- elected members may be either chairs or members of the following committees or positions:
   1. Graduation Committee
   2. Professional Development Committee
   3. Social Events Committee
   4. Communications Committee
   5. UWSA Liaison
   6. Ad Hoc committees established by the executive council as is deemed necessary

    Section 3. Rights of Members
Each member shall be eligible to vote in all EdSA elections, as well as during a regular meetings when a vote is requested. Members have one vote allotted to them per election or motion, regardless of the number of positions that they may be fulfilling.
    
Article 4: Operation of the Association
It is understood that each year the association work with the Faculty of Education staff ensuring we are respectable representatives of the faculty and work in cooperation with them.

Article 5: Meetings
    Section 1. Regular Meetings

1. The Association shall hold regular bi-weekly meetings.
2. The president shall send out an agenda prior to meetings based on the previous meeting and input from executive members and council chairs.
3. Minutes of all meetings shall be kept on file and sent to all members after each meeting.

    Section 2. Special Meetings

1. Special meetings may be called at the discretion of the executive
2. Committee chairs may call a special meeting with approval from at least half of the executive
3. Any member of the association may call for a special meeting with approval from at least two thirds of the executive
4. Quorum for Special Meetings shall be set by the member calling for the special meeting

    Section 3. Notice of Meetings
Notice of a meeting must be posted in the Education Students' Lounge at     least 24 hours before the meeting takes place.
    Section 4. Voting
A vote on a motion may be called by members of the executive, or by committee chairs

Article 6: Selection of Executive Members and Committee Chairs
Section 1. Executive Members

1. Members interested in a position on the executive for the following year will state so to the current council no earlier than May 1st and no later than June 30th and must receive a nomination from at least ten (10) peers currently enrolled in the Faculty of Education.
2. Any vacant positions will be advertised until September 15th.
   1. Should the position remain vacant the position will be advertised again until January 15th, at which point the position will be either filled or deemed vacant for the operational year.
3. Should a position be contested an election will be called pursuant to the guidelines provided in Article 7

    Section 2. Committee Chairs

1. The executive will decide committee chairs based on interest and proof of commitment of the candidates.
2. Committee Chairs may select members for their committee based on interest

Article 7: Elections
Executive Elections occur when a position for the executive is contested pursuant to the guidelines in Article 6, Section 1.
    Section 1. Elections Official

1. At the end of the nomination period, should any executive position be contested an Elections Official will be elected by a majority vote of the membership
2. Elections officials may not be running for a contested position and must be eligible members of EdSA prior to the contest
3. The Elections Official sets the date for a formal election to be held and ensures that the election is carried out according to this constitution
4. The elections official is responsible for tallying the votes and declaring the results of the election to the membership within twenty four (24) hours of the polls closing
5. The elections official shall provide time for a debate before the votes are cast, at the request of a candidate

    Section 2. Elections Procedures

1. Elections must be called if at the end of a nomination period if any executive positions are contested
2. The election must take place no earlier than three (3) days after the nomination period ends and no later than twenty one (21) days after the end of the nomination period.
3. Campaigning will not be allowed by the members. Members who do campaign will have their membership status revoked until the end of the election
4. Candidates may request a debate to be held before the votes are cast. In this event, each candidate may make a two (2) minute speech and will be alotted (3) minutes to answer questions from the membership
5. Members running in the election may select any student at the University of Winnipeg to scrutinize the tally alongside the Elections Official.

Article 8: Colours and Symbols
EdSA currently has a logo but it is open to change subject to approval by the association members. The University of Winnipeg colours are red and white.

Article 9: Constitution Amendments
Changes to the constitution can be made through a motion put to the association members followed by a two-thirds majority vote at the next regular meeting.

Article 10: Constitution Distribution
This document will be posted on our website and shared with members in September each year.

By-laws
1. Job Descriptions
All executive and council members are expected to

• Attend meetings
• Maintain good communications
• Be diligent in following their job descriptions
• Attend association planned events whenever possible

A: President

• Shall be at all meetings
• Shall be responsible for creating the agenda for meetings
• May not participate in regular voting except in the case of a tie
• Shall keep in regular contact with all executive and committee chairs

B: Vice-president

• Shall serve in the absence of the President
• Shall assist the President in their duties
• Shall keep in regular contact with executive and committee chairs as necessary

C: Financial Director

• Shall maintain a financial record of all income and expenditures of the association general account
• Shall monitor the income and expenditures of all committee accounts
• Shall make a financial report at each executive only meeting when they occur
• Shall make any purchases for the council themselves with the agreement of council or will authorize any specific purchase by another member with the agreement of council

D: Secretary

• Keeps minutes during meetings
• Writes up minutes into final format
• Keeps the minutes on file for the year
• Assists in maintenance of council files

2. Removal of a Member
Under the following circumstances a member will be asked to leave the council and give up any positions they hold:

• Are no longer a student in the Faculty of Education
• Are not currently enrolled in classes at the University of Winnipeg
• Have breached the university’s academic or behavioural expectations
• Actions have endangered the welfare of students or faculty members
• Actions have endangered the positive reputation of the Association
• They have been involved in serious financial irregularities
• Continued failure to attend meetings with no adequate reason given