The Call for Proposals is now underway.


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:
DLA2009

DLA2009 Conference Dates:
June 21 - 24, 2009
St. Simons Island, GA

Presenter Registration: Deadline: March 17, 2009

Early Registration Deadline:
April 30, 2009

Hotel Reservation Deadline:
May 19, 2009

Advance Registration Deadline: June 6, 2009


Photo Journal of Past Conferences


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2006
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2003



Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration

Advanced Online Teaching Certificate Program
Registration is now underway. The program begins in October, 2008.

Advanced Technologies for Distance Education Certificate Program
Registration is now underway. The program begins in November, 2008.



Distance Education
Certificate Program

Registration begins in Septmeber. The online program begins January, 2009.



Distance Education Certified Trainer Program

Registration begins in October. The online program begins January, 2009.



Online Registration

Title Name

Address

City
State
Zip Code
Country 
Organization/Affiliation Position 
Daytime Phone
Other Phone
Fax (optional)
Email


EVENT PRE-REGISTRATION
Please pre-register for the following activities which you plan to attend:


Sunday evening Dinner & Awards Speakers (no additional fee for paid conference participants - guest tickets available)
Monday afternoon Putt Putt (no fee); Bingo is backup if raining.
Monday evening Cracker Barrell Session & Poolside Beer & Wine Party (included - conference participants only)
Tuesday evening Dinner (no fee for conference participants - guest tickets available)
Wednesday Closing Lunch & Keynote (included - conference participants only)

  FEES Conference Registration Fee (please check one)
On or before April 22
April 23 - May 15
On-Site
$305
$370
$425
Special Event: Tuesday afternoon Dolphin Tour (3:45-6:00 PM)
Not included in registration fee: Limited Seats Available
Adults $24.00    
  

Extra Tickets:
 
Guest Ticket for Sunday Opening Dinner & Award Speakers - $30
Number of Sunday Guest Tickets
Guest Ticket for Tuesday Dinner - $38 
Number of Tuesday Dinner Guest Tickets
Children's (under 12) Tickets for Tuesday Dinner ( $19 - each)
Number of Children's Tuesday Dinner Tickets

Total (Registration fee plus Extra Guest Tickets & Dolphin Tour if applicable) -
$

FORM OF PAYMENT
:

Purchase Order
If Purchase Order, please supply PO# 

Fax Purchase Order to: (678)839-0636, attn: Alicia Williams. Must be received within 24 hours of registration.

Credit Card
(please contact Alicia Williams or Stacey Rowland at (678)839-6248 to process card.)
I will mail a check (drawn on US funds) by May 1, 2008.
Please make payable to: 
University of West Georgia. Mailto:

DLA2008 Conference
Attn: Alicia Williams
University of West Georgia,
Distance & Distributed Education /Honors House
1601 Maple Street
Carrollton, Georgia 30118.


IF YOU'D RATHER FAX THE FORM:
If you prefer, you may fill out the form, print it, and fax it to us at (678) 839-0636, attention Alicia Williams. If you choose to fax the form, do not hit the submit button. You should receive an email confirmation within 1 business day, and a confirmation by mail in 1-2 weeks.

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY:

Checks, purchase orders, or credit card information received at the above address by May 1, 2008 qualify for the lowest rate. Refunds minus $25 cancellation fee will be issued after the conference for cancellations received in writing by May 1, 2008. No refunds will be issued after that date.

INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATIONS:
All registration fees for international (outside of the United States) participants must be received by May 1, 2008. Participants requiring letters of invitation for visa applications for entry into the United States must request these letters by April 1, 2008. To obtain a letter of invitation, please contact Alicia Williams at awilliam@westga.edu.