Professional 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:
Check out the professional student organizations we have available:
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, and they gain knowledge of the industry. The purpose of ATA is to encourage Digital Media Production students at Southeast Tech to join together in the organization for the purpose of maintaining the identity and quality of ATA students and providing the continuing educational development, improvement and expansion of the ATA program and profession for the betterment of the motion graphics and animation industry. The organization will strive to encourage camaraderie between students and provide a means to interact with local and regional professionals. The Civil Engineering Technology Student Organization was formed to promote the personal, ethical, educational, professional development and responsibilities of the Southeast Tech 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. Student projects are encouraged such as campus development projects or local non-profit survey projects for community development such as city and campus park improvements, layout of ball fields, layout of golf courses, etc. This organization was formed to promote the personal, ethical, educational and professional development responsibilities of the Southeast Tech Construction Management students. These objectives are developed through student organized, student developed and student run meetings. In addition to regular meetings, guest speakers from the construction community are invited to speak to the group each month. One of the highest priorities is promoting industry involvement.
Students enrolled in Sports Turf Management at Southeast Tech are destined to be employed in the sports industry on golf courses, football fields, and other recreational playing fields. Members of GCSAA will benefit from additional exposure to professionals in the industry as they see practical applications of their skills.
The purpose of the Early Childhood Student Organization is to serve as a student affiliate organization for the Siouxland Association for the Education of Young Children, the local chapter of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). NAEYC and its South Dakota chapters are dedicated to serving and acting on behalf of the needs, rights, and well-being of all young children with the primary focus on the provision of quality care, education, and developmental services.
The Electroneurodiagnostic Technology (ENDT) Student Organization provides the opportunity for any enrolled student to become a member. Students have the ability to increase their knowledge base from speakers, field trips, and professional, educational ENDT events and seminars. The organization strives to encourage camaraderie between students and provides a means to interact with local and regional professionals. The organization references the American Society of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists, Inc (ASET).
The Southeast Tech LE Student Association serves to advance the student’s knowledge of the law enforcement profession outside of the classroom and as a resource to bring together students and faculty in order to promote the advancement of the Law Enforcement Science Program. It promotes networking and interaction with law enforcement agencies to further the student’s understanding and knowledge of the legal system. Students will set and enhance professional and ethical standards of the program, reach out to the community through public service and promote camaraderie and friendship within the program.
This National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) organization is ideal for landscape/horticulture/turf 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. 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. 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 are involved with projects that benefit the chapter, the campus, and the community. SDAF
is a college-level chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Art. Through this organization, students have the opportunity to learn more about graphic art 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. SDAF membership is open to any student at Southeast Tech who is interested in learning more about graphic art.The Southeast Tech Student HVAC Association is an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life through the advancement of technology related to heating, refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation. The Southeast Tech student chapter provides students continuing educational opportunities, including monthly meetings with demonstrations from professionals in the HVAC field. The Student Chapter of SFHBA is an organization 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 Sioux Falls Home Builder’s Association Chapter by participating in their activities throughout the year. These activities include events such as Habitat for Humanity, the Sioux Empire Home Show, and the Sioux Falls Parade of Homes. Members may also receive scholarships from SFHBA.
The Southeast Tech Student Practical Nurses Association was formed to protect the practice and education of practical nurses and to promote the LPN as an important member of the health care team. All LPN students will be encouraged to participate in the student organization and to contribute and grow through professional development activities. These activities will include continuing educational opportunities through SkillsUSA, and professional speakers and workshops provided by the South Dakota Practical Nurses Association annual convention.
Contact Student Activities Coordinator Chelsea Reisch for information on how to join!