Programs
Starting college, making a career change or taking the next step in your education - Southeast Technical College is here for what’s next. Explore more than 65 associate degree, diploma and certificate programs in today's most innovative fields.
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Cost & Aid
Don’t let money be the barrier in taking your next step. Our Financial Aid Office is here to help with loan, grant and scholarship opportunities, including the full-ride Build Dakota scholarship.
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- Apply for Financial Aid
- Financial Aid Forms
- Financial Aid Application Video
- Grants & Loans
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- Scholarships
- Military Resources
Student Life
Make yourself at home and discover the co-curricular opportunities, support services and resources available to help all Southeast Tech students excel academically, professionally and personally.
- Life on Campus
- Clubs & Academic Organizations
- Disc Golf Course
- Housing
- Intramural Sports
- Student Activites
- Student Government Association (SGA)
Partner With Us
Southeast Technical College works hand-in-hand with industry to fill the workforce pipeline throughout the region. Whether you are looking to Sponsor a Scholar, serve on an industry board, or hold your company meeting at Southeast Tech, we would like to collaborate.
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- Sponsor a Scholar
- Post a Job Opening
- Industry Advisory Boards
- Foundation & Industry
- Foundation
- Give Today
- Southeast Tech Foundation Board of Directors

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Academic Affairs

The Academic Affairs office at Southeast Technical College is responsible for the administration, direction, supervision, and coordination of all academic programs and faculty. This oversight includes curricula, information literacy, academic support, educational technology including online teaching/learning and more than 65 degree programs, diplomas and certifications.

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Academic Programs Accreditation Course Catalog

Registrar’s Office Student Handbooks Transcripts

Academic Administration

Jess Johannsen

Academic Affairs Administraive Assistant
Academics
Wood Center 104H

Call 605-367-7676
Email Jess

Benjamin Valdez

Vice President of Academic Affairs
Administration
HUB 230D

Call 605-367-5865
Email Benjamin

Amy Miller

Compliance, Institutional Effectiveness, and Budget Coordinator
Academics
Mickelson Center 122

Call 605-367-5754
Email Amy

Kristin Possehl

Dean of Curriculum and Instruction
Leadership
Health Center 256

Call 605-367-4753
Email Kristin

Jacqueline Pommer

Director of IE and Associate Dean of Faculty Development
Academics
Technology Center 100B

Call 605-367-4460
Email Jacqueline