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Clubs & Organizations

Whatever your interest, you’ll find activities at Mitchell Tech that will introduce you to new friends and experiences, expand your skills and abilities, or just let you have fun. We work closely with several community organizations to provide students with a variety social and skills-related activities. Become a part of student government by applying to our Student Rep Board. Compete at a national SkillsUSA contest. Participate in intercollegiate rodeo or trap shooting. Or join an intramural sports team. You’ll find lots to do and great people to hang out with.

Health and Wellness

Every student enrolled at Mitchell Tech has free access to the on-campus Fitness Center located in the Muth Electric Technology Center.  The services available at the Fitness Center include:

  • Treadmills
  • Elliptical Trainers
  • Cross Trainers
  • Weight Equipment

Contact Mateya Berg at (605) 995-7135 for more information.

Student Representative Board

The Student Representative Board (SRB) is the voice of the student body at Mitchell Tech. An annual plan of work and activities is developed by this group. Students apply to serve on this board. First year students who are selected may opt to serve a second year. A student body president serves as leader of the SRB group. The president is elected at-large by the entire student body in the spring of each year. Mitchell Tech staff members serve as advisors to the SRB. Contact Mateya Berg for more information at (605) 995-7135.

Rodeo Team

Mitchell Tech sponsors NIRA-sanctioned Rodeo Team which travels to area college rodeos in both fall and spring. Members are responsible for their own horses, equipment, travel, and entry fees when competing. Contact Jimmie Nicolaus, Mitchell Tech Mavericks Coach, for more information at (605) 995-7146. Learn More

Skills USA

SkillsUSA offers leadership, citizenship, and character development to students enrolled in trade, technical, and health occupation programs in the technical schools in South Dakota. SkillsUSA emphasizes respect for the dignity of work, high standards in trade ethics, workmanship, scholarship, and safety. Several Mitchell Tech students have won or placed at the national SkillsUSA championships held each June in Louisville, KY. Contact Jason Juhnke at (605) 995-7175 for more information.

Student Veterans Organization

The Mitchell Tech Student Veterans Organization assists veterans transition into the academic lifestyle, provides information on Veterans Affairs and South Dakota Department of Military and Veterans Affairs benefits, and provides a social organization that veterans feel comfortable in. The Mitchell Tech Student Veterans Organization is also a member chapter of Student Veterans of America, a national coalition of student veterans groups. Contact Whitney Bruinsma at (605) 995-7127 for more information.

Trap Shooting Club

The Mitchell Tech Trap Shooting Club is organized as a Club Sport and is a member of the national collegiate conference through the USA Clay Target League. The Club shoots weekly during a six-week season at the Mitchell Gun Club.  Participants must provide their own shotgun and have a state-approved firearm safety certificate. Contact Heath Koth at (605) 995-7176 for more information.

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