Professional Student Organizations

Student Organizations
Campus student organizations enhance the education offered in classes with competitions, guest speakers, tours, and other forms of learning more about career fields. While at Southeast, plan to participate in one or more of these organizations.

Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP)
AITP is designed for students planning careers in information systems or related fields. AITP is dedicated to using the synergy of information technology partnerships to provide education and benefits to its members. The organization also works with industry to assist in the overall promotion and direction of information technology. AITP Student Chapter members have the opportunity to attend monthly meetings with professionals in the community who work in information technology fields. They enjoy personal growth, professional development, gaining knowledge of the industry, and having the opportunity to network.
Civil Engineering Technology
The Civil Engineering Technology Student Organization was formed to promote the personal, ethical, educational and professional development responsibilities of the STI Civil Engineering students. These objectives are developed through student organized, student developed and student-run meetings. In addition to regular meetings, guest speakers from the Civil Engineering community are invited to speak to the group each month. Students are involved in campus development and local non-profit survey projects for community enhancement. They develop things such as city and campus park improvements, layout of ball fields, layout of golf courses, etc.
Dakota Turf-Golf Course
Superintendent’s Association of America (GCSAA)
Students enrolled in Turf Management at Southeast Technical Institute are destined to be employed in the sports industry on golf courses, football fields, and other recreational playing fields. Members of GCSA will benefit from additional exposure to professionals in the industry as they see practical applications of their skills.
Image Concept Network (ICON)
The Image Concept Network is a college-level chapter of the American Advertising Federation. Through ICON, students have the opportunity to learn more about advertising from professionals in the field, as well as through quarterly newsletters, monthly meetings, and field trips. Students have opportunities for leadership, organization, communication and scholarship as they learn new ways to use their business, marketing, or graphic communications skills. ICON membership is open to any student at Southeast who is interested in learning more about advertising.
International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET)
The purpose of STI Electronics Technicians’ chapter of the International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET) shall be: 1. To encourage and work toward each member achieving the rating of Associate Certified Electronics Technician, as certiifed by ISCET; To acquire, disseminate, and preserve valuable technical information; 2. To provide for ongoing technical training; 3. To make members aware of employment opportunities; 5. To support the goal of ISCET as stated in their by-laws.
Phi Beta Lambda (PBL)
Phi Beta Lambda is the organization for students in Business, Marketing, Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Financial Services, and other business-related areas. PBL provides experience in leadership, organization, planning and communication. This is done through a program of professional, social, civic, and fund raising activities . PBL also participates in state and national conferences which provide opportunities for travel, student competition, professional growth, and fun activities.
Professional Landscape Network (PLANET)
This is a national professional organization ideal for Horticulture students. A national seminar in Louisville and a competition/job placement fair is held on a rotating basis for members of PLANET. Participants mesh with industry representatives which may lead to job or internship placement. On a local level, students participate in field trips, community service, and team building activities.
SkillsUSA
This is the professional club for students in trade, industrial, and health occupations. Membership in SkillsUSA offers students opportunities to participate in activities as well as to compete in their vocational area at the local, state, and national Skill Olympics. There are also competitions in speaking, job interviewing, and job demonstration skills.
Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers was formed to promote interaction between the students in the industrial programs and professionals in the manufacturing fields. In addition to regular meetings, tours for members are arranged to allow students to see how their training is put into action in the real world. This also opens up the opportunity for students to make contacts with engineers and employers in the area. Throughout the year, members of SME remain involved with projects that benefit the chapter, the campus, and the community.
Southeast Tech Student HVAC Association
The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers is an international technical society dedicated to improving the quality of life through the advancement of technology related to heating, refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation. The Southeast student chapter of ASHRAE provides students continuing educational opportunities, including monthly meetings with demonstrations from professionals in the HVAC field.
Society of Nuclear Medicine - Student Chapter
To encourage Nuclear Medicine students at Southeast Technical Institute to join together in an organization within the Missouri Valley Chapter (herein referred to as the Chapter) and the Society of Nuclear Medicine, Inc. (Herein after referred to as the Society) for the purpose of maintaining the identity and quality of Nuclear Medicine students and providing the continuing development, improvement and expansion of Nuclear Medicine technology for the betterment of health services.
Student Chapter of the South Dakota Home Builder’s Association (SDHBA)
The Student Chapter of SDHBA is an organization made up of students studying to work in the construction industry in the areas of Architectural, Engineering, or Construction technologies. Members of this organization interact with the South Dakota Home Builder’s Association Chapter by participating in their activities throughout the year. These activities include things such as Habitat for Humanity, the Sioux Falls Home Show, and the Sioux Falls Parade of Homes. Members may also receive scholarships from SDHBA.