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Students' Association

As soon as you enrol at Edinburgh College you become a member of the Edinburgh College Students’ Association (ECSA).

Edinburgh College Students' Association 

EC Students’ Association is here to represent all students at Edinburgh College, which means what they do changes to suit the needs of students. They make sure your voice is heard through the Class Rep system, allowing you to get your ideas across to the College at all levels. This means you can make a real difference as a student. If you have an issue with any aspect of your College life, including academic problems, facilities issues or questions about funding, ECSA is here to ensure students have the best experience at Edinburgh College.

EC Students’ Association runs lots of events and activities throughout the year that are all about giving you great experiences and opportunities, including:

  • Freshers' Week
  • Class Rep Meetings
  • Clubs & Societies
  • Awareness Days
  • Elections of Student Officers

Governance

ECSA is a Scottish Registered Charity (SC028544), which means it is overseen by a Board of Trustees. Their responsibility is to ensure good governance, that it is administered effectively, and that they operate within the law.

ECSA’s Board of Trustees are:

  • Adam Lowe: Chair of Trustees and Full-Time Officer Trustee
  • Caitlin Whitson: Full-Time Officer Trustee
  • Sukinder Landa: Full-Time Officer Trustee
  • Dean Reilly: Student Trustee
  • VACANT: Student Trustee
  • Heather Innes: Vice-Chair and External Trustee
  • Kirsten Koss: External Trustee
  • Garry Quigley: External Trustee
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ECSA Website

Make sure your voice is heard through the class rep system, allowing you to put your ideas across to the College at all levels. This means you can make a real difference as a student.

Visit the ECSA website