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Council of Higher Education

We have proudly defended faculty rights for more than three decades.
Higher Education

The Council for Higher Education (COHE) is the recognized advocate for all full-time and regular part-time instructional-research faculty who are not supervisors in colleges and universities in the state of South Dakota, the Agricultural Experiment Station, Cooperative Extension Service, Auxiliary Services, the South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the South Dakota School for the Deaf. 

COHE exists to continually improve the quality and integrity of higher education through vigorous advocacy on behalf of faculty in the South Dakota Board of Regents system. COHE believes that educational quality and integrity can only be assured by faculty who are allowed to practice their chosen field(s) in a work environment that protects academic freedom, clearly defines faculty rights and responsibilities, and provides competitive compensation.

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Benefits of membership include:

  • Communication about higher education issues in South Dakota
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  • Legal representation
  • Social/collegial activities
  • Substantial discounts on home & auto insurance (for some members, these savings total more than their dues)
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The South Dakota Education Association (SDEA) is a professional organization working hard for educators, so they can continue to work hard for our kids. SDEA members provide a wide range of professional education services in communities throughout the state.
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The South Dakota Education Association is a state affiliate of the National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.

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