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Registration for DLA2013 is now closed.

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

2013 Schedule

Sunday, June 2, 2013

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Registration

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Dinner & Award Speakers

Monday, June 3, 2013

7:30 am - 3:00 pm: Registration

8:00 am - 11:45 am: Concurrent Paper Sessions

9:30 am - 4:30 pm: Technology Showcase Open

9:45 am - Refreshment Break

11:45 am - 1:00 pm: Lunch on Your Own

1:00 pm - 2:45 pm: Concurrent Paper Sessions

1:45 pm - Refreshment Break

3:15 pm - 4:45 pm: Putt Putt or Scavenger Hunt

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Cracker Barrel & Poolside Party (Light Snacks Provided)

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

7:30 am - 3:00 pm: Registration

8:00 am - 11:45 am: Concurrent Paper Sessions

9:30 am - 4:00 pm: Technology Showcase Open

9:45 am - Refreshment Break

11:45 am - 1:00 pm: Lunch on Your Own

1:00 pm - 2:45 pm: Concurrent Paper Sessions

1:45 pm - Refreshment Break

3:45 pm - 5:45 pm: Dolphin Tour

7:00 pm:  Riverside Dinner & Concert

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

8:00 am - Noon: Registration/Information  

8:00 am - 11:45 am: Concurrent Paper Sessions

Noon - 1:00 pm: Closing Keynote Luncheon

Enjoy Wednesday afternoon in Jekyll!