South Dakota State University offers undergraduate and graduate courses using various distance education technologies. Utilizing the DDN (Digital Dakota Network), two-way audio and video classes allow students to actively participate in classroom activities while attending at a location more convenient to the student. South Dakota State University also offers Internet-based courses for students wishing a more flexible schedule. The Internet courses are similar to on campus courses, and students receive the same credit for completing an Internet course as they would for an on campus course. 

The Electronic University Consortium (EUC) of South Dakota is a single point of contact for information and access to distance education and training available from the six South Dakota public universities. 

Based upon more than 80 years of effective off-campus education, South Dakota is committed to serving: 

• Working adults

• Part-time students

• Time- and place-bound individuals

• K-12 students, teachers and administrators

• Employees seeking career development skills

• Government and military personnel

• Persons with disabilities

For more information concerning distance education call the Coordinator of Distance Education toll free at 866-827-3198.

Gail Dobbs Tidemann
Dean, Continuing and Extended Education
Gail.Tidemann@sdstate.edu

John Howard
Coordinator of Distance Education
John.Howard@sdstate.edu

Heather Donohue-Bergheim
Senior Secretary
Heather.Bergheim@sdstate.edu

Carey Kilmer
Senior Computer Support Specialist
Carey.Kilmer@sdstate.edu

Lanida Czekus
Accounting Assistant
Lanida.Czekus@sdstate.edu 
 

Continuing and Extended Education
South Dakota State University
Box 506, Wecota Hall, Brookings, SD 57007
Local: 605-688-4154
Toll Free: 1-866-827-3198
Fax:  605-688-6918
E-mail: distance@sdstate.edu