Tue, Nov 16
|Spearfish Holiday Inn Convention Center
SDHEA Fall 2021 Conference
"Seasons of Change"
Time & Location
Nov 16, 2021, 9:00 AM MST – Nov 17, 2021, 12:00 PM MST
Spearfish Holiday Inn Convention Center, 305 N 27th St, Spearfish, SD 57783, USA
About the event
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Conference Schedule
*Currently Tentative, formal schedule to come!
*All conference time references are in the Mountain time zone
Monday November 15 - Evening
Optional arrival/check in, dinner/socializing at local restaurant
Tuesday November 16
8am-Noon Self care 'pre-conference'
(Guided and informal options to explore Spearfish and care for your mind and body)
12:00-1:00pm Registration
1:00pm - Conference begins
(keynote, breakout sessions, business meeting, awards/social)
Wednesday November 17
8:00am - 1:00pm Conference continues
(breakfast, breakout sessions, closing
Registration
SDHEA Conference Registration
*$25 membership fee must be purchased separately for all attendees
$150.00Sale endedGrad Student Registration
Full time (9+ credits) graduate student attendee rate *$25 membership fee also required
$100.00Sale ended
Total
$0.00
Call for Presenters
The SDHEA Annual Conference is an opportunity to share knowledge, innovative practices, and research that support higher education professionals across South Dakota. We invite proposals for engaging sessions that inspire collaboration, professional development, and meaningful discussions.
For 2025, the conference theme is "Building on a Gold Foundation: The Next Chapter of Our Legacy." This theme encourages reflection on our foundations in higher education while exploring new opportunities, innovative practices, and emerging challenges that will shape our future. Presentations should be relevant to student affairs, academic affairs, advising, leadership, institutional research, wellness, and other key areas impacting our institutions.
Presenters can choose from a variety of session formats, including:
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Pre-Conference Workshops
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90-Minute Workshops
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50-Minute Breakout Sessions
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Poster Presentations
Proposals are due by May 9, 2025. Submit your proposal using the link below.
Questions? Contact Whitney Bischoff at wbischoff@resilienttoday.org.
APPLY FOR A
GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
Thanks to the generosity of our 2024 conference guests, we raised over $800 through our Silent Auction to support graduate student attendance at the 2025 SDHEA Annual Conference.
We are excited to offer three $200 scholarships, along with waived registration fees for the selected recipients.
To be considered, please complete and submit your application by August 15, 2025.
NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN!
The South Dakota Higher Education Association honors outstanding contributions in higher education through three prestigious awards:
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Marcus Boesen Memorial Award: Recognizes new professionals within their first four years in higher education who have demonstrated exceptional contributions to student development, their institution, and SDHEA.
Marcus Boesen Memorial Award Nomination Form
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Patrick Merrigan Memorial Award for Distinguished Service: Acknowledges individuals who have provided distinguished service to higher education in South Dakota, exemplifying dedication and leadership.
Patrick Merrigan Memorial Award for Distinguished Service Nomination Form
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Robert J. Courtney Award: Celebrates students who have made significant contributions to student life through their leadership.
Robert J. Courtney Award Nomination Form
We invite our community to submit nominations for these awards to recognize and celebrate the achievements of our colleagues. For detailed information on each award and the nomination process, please visit the respective links above.
Nominations for all awards are due by November 15, 2025.
Silent Auction & Donations
Let us know what you plan on bringing!
The Silent Auction is a cherished tradition and a fantastic opportunity to support scholarships, reduce costs, and advance the initiatives of our association. Join us in supporting the profession at the 2025 Annual Conference by participating in our exciting Silent Auction!
Please provide silent auction items at the check-in table during the 2025 Fall Conference or give them to an SDHEA board member before the event.
Questions? Contact Donna Dunn at donna.dunn@sdstate.edu.
Past Presidents' Social
October 15, 2025
We're still working out the details, but we would love for you to attend our second annual Past Presidents' Social in Vermillion the night prior the start of the conference.
You're Invited