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Registration for DLA2013 is now open.

We invite proposals on topics related to:
  • Managing growth in distance education
  • Training & support for distance instructors
  • Support for distance students
  • Budget and cost-benefit of distance education
  • Marketing distance courses and programs
  • Distance learning ethics and copyright
  • Organizational issues in distance education
  • Evaluation of distance courses and programs
  • Striving for excellence


Important Dates:
DLA2013

DLA2013 Conference:
June 2-5, 2013
Jekyll Island Club Hotel in Jekyll Island, Georgia


Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration




Distance Education
Certificate Program

Registration Begins
June 2013
Registration Deadline
September 9, 2013
Online program Begins
September 22, 2013




Distance Education Certified Trainer Program

Registration Begins
June 2013
Registration Deadline
September 2, 2013
Online program Begins
September 16, 2013



Advanced Technologies for Distance Education Certificate Program
Registration Begins
May 2013
Registration Deadline
August 5, 2013
Online Program Begins
August 19, 2013



DLA Wagner Awards Categories

Previous DLA Wagner Award Recipients


The AliveTek, Inc Innovation in Distance Learning
Administration Award

The Innovation in Distance Learning Administration Award, sponsored by AliveTek, is a broad category award which recognizes an individual's development of innovative solutions to the challenges of distance education which may include: maintaining the core values of higher education, training issues, retention, evaluation, assessment, student and faculty support and online services.

Outstanding Instructional Support Award

The Outstanding Instructional Support Award recognizes outstanding achievements by an individual in developing and implementing projects to improve support and services for distance students and/or faculty.

Pearson Learning Solutions' Distance Education Leadership Award

The Pearson Learning Solutions' Distance Education Leadership Award goes to the individual who has embraced and significantly impacted distance education and distance learning practices. This individual is responsible for the growth of distance learning programs, has exemplified activities that have contributed to better understanding of distance education practices, and has participated in research involving distance education.