Shared Governance

President’s Cabinet

The President’s Cabinet meets weekly and serves in an executive advisory capacity to the President, and manages overall administration. Cabinet members advance STC’s objectives by identifying and addressing the planning, policy, procedural, operational, budget, accreditation and personnel needs within their respective areas.

The President’s Cabinet consists of the following members:

  • President
  • Vice President of Academic Affairs
  • Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs
  • Vice President of Finance
  • Vice President of Finance and Operations

Academic Leadership Team

The Academic Leadership Team guides and supports Academics and is comprised of:

  • Vice President of Academic Affairs
  • Academic deans
  • Dean of Academic Excellence

Faculty Forum

Faculty Forum is the faculty governance committee at Southeast Tech. Its purpose is to:

  1. Review, recommend and provide a first level approval on academic policies and procedures, which are then referred to Academic Leadership, Executive Leadership and the Sioux Falls School Board for final approval as needed.
  2. Ensure and maintain high academic standards with regard to admission, academic programming and graduation. 
  3. Assure that academics is in compliance with programmatic and HLC accreditation.
  4. Oversee academic committees.
  5. Provide a system of communication and coordination within academics, including a structure for making suggestions and recommendations to the Academic Leadership and Executive Leadership of Southeast Tech.

The Faculty Forum has no authority with regard to faculty salaries, benefits, working conditions or setting non-academic policies at Southeast Tech.

Enrollment Management Leadership Team

The Enrollment Management Leadership Team guides and supports Admissions, Financial Aid, Marketing and Student Success. The team is comprised of the: 

  • Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs
  • Director of Admissions
  • Director of Financial Aid
  • Director of Student Success/Registrar
  • Director of Marketing and Communications
  • Assistant Director of Admissions and CRM Manager

Policy Committee

Policies are written statements which express the will and intent of the Board with regard to the operation of Southeast Tech. These policies guide the Southeast Tech President and all Southeast Tech employees in the day-to-day administration of Southeast Tech. The Sioux Falls School Board allows the Southeast Tech President to establish a schedule to systematically review each Board policy through the Policy Review Committee (Policy 250).

The Policy Committee consists of the following members:

  • President
  • Vice President of Academic Affairs
  • Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs
  • Vice President of Finance
  • Vice President of I.T. and Operations
  • Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator
  • One faculty representative
  • One staff representative
  • One Sioux Falls School Board representative
  • Senior Administrative Assistant

Staff Symposium

The Staff Symposium gathers monthly for employees come together for connection, growth and celebration. Its provides professional development opportunities, highlights positive news from different areas of campus and encourages meaningful discussions about work and the campus community. Each session spotlights a specific department or program, helping staff better understand and engage with the resources and initiatives across campus.