School Year (SY) 1981–1982
The Education Students’ Association (ESA) was established during this period under the deanship of Dr. Eriberta Maglaqui. The inaugural president was Rodel Divino S. Aguas, a Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Religious Education student, who later served as the Dean of the College of Education from 2007 to 2011.
School Year (SY) 1988–1989
Dr. Ruth assumed the presidency of ESA, contributing to the organization’s growth and development during her tenure.
School Year (SY) 1991–1992
ESA began publishing “The Mentors,” the official student publication for education students. This initiative marked the inception of UA’s first and longest-running college-based student organ, alongside “Regina,” which was active from 1991 to 2017.
SY 1991–1992 and SY 1992–1993
ESA was recognized by the University of the Assumption Student Council (UASC), now known as the University of the Assumption Central Student Council (UACSC), as the Most Outstanding and Most Accomplished Recognized Student Organization (RSO) for two consecutive years. These accolades were achieved under the leadership of Shirley J. Mejia (BEEd) and Alenie P. Pabustan (BSEd-English), respectively.
School Year (SY) 2010–2011
The organization underwent a significant transformation, rebranding from ESA to LEAD. This change was initiated by then-Dean Dr. Rodel Divino S. Aguas, who emphasized 21st-century leadership. The acronym LEAD was coined by the incumbent president, Janine Lei D. Labitag, drawing inspiration from the College of Education’s official motto instituted by the Dean: “To learn, to teach, and to lead as Jesus Christ did.”
School Year (SY) 2011–2012
LEAD adopted Ingat Nang Asuncion (INA) as an auxiliary student organization focused primarily on literacy outreach programs. This initiative was undertaken in partnership with the Rotary Club of San Fernando (P) under Janine’s leadership.
SY 2011–2012 to SY 2013–2014
A tradition emerged wherein the outgoing LEAD president would assume the presidency of INA following their term. Notably, in SY 2012–2013, both organizations joined the Organization of UNESCO Clubs of the Philippines. This affiliation led to the recognition of Hiromi Q. Matsui, a former LEAD and INA president, as one of the 10 Outstanding UNESCO Club Leaders of the Philippines in the College Division.
School Year (SY) 2018–2019
LEAD granted INA the status of an independent Recognized Student Organization (RSO), allowing it to operate autonomously within the university.
