The Student Education Association (SEA) chapter at United Tribes Technical College in Bismarck stayed busy this past school year with several member events.
They hosted a Meet and Mingle event on March 11, where more than 20 aspiring educators representing the Elementary Education and Health, Physical Education, and Recreation programs of study learned about the benefits of Student North Dakota United (SNDU) membership, with a focus on scholarship opportunities.
Nick Archuleta, president of North Dakota United, joined the event and shared information about the organization and its support for future educators. Additionally, the college’s Financial Aid office also participated in the event, providing students with valuable guidance on available financial aid resources, reiterating scholarship opportunities, application procedures, and effective strategies for obtaining funding to support their academic success and future career aspirations.
Members of the United Tribes Technical College Student Education Association display paintings they created during a chapter paint night, one of several events designed to build connections among aspiring educators.
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Student members of the United Tribes Technical College Student Education Association paint children's faces during a community event, providing family-friendly activities as part of the chapter's community outreach.
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Members of the United Tribes Technical College Student Education Association work together in a campus kitchen to prepare food during a chapter activity, building teamwork while serving their community.
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Members of the United Tribes Technical College Student Education Association pose for a group photo during the National Indian Education Association Convention, where they participated in professional learning and networking opportunities.
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Student members of the United Tribes Technical College Student Education Association gather in a classroom for a holiday-themed team-building activity, sitting in a circle and participating in a group game.
Submitted PhotoA central goal of the Association is to cultivate a community of education professionals who are actively engaged at the college, local, state and national levels. Throughout the 2025–26 academic year, the chapter has participated in community-based family and school events, including opportunities to share their face painting skills.
In the fall, aspiring educators attended the National Indian Education Association Convention in Spokane, Wash., where they participated in sessions and networked with educators and administrators from across the country.
Within the Association, the Chapter also hosted several events aimed at building connections with new teacher education students, potential students interested in the field of education, and supporting professional development, including potlucks, volunteer activities and an evening of painting at Theo Art School.
