Thank you for another great year!

A big thank you to all attendees, presenters and exhibitors for making DLA 2008 a huge success this year at Jekyll Island, Georgia (June 22-25, 2008).

Fishbowl Summaries:

Click here to view the DLA2008 Fishbowl Presentation Summaries.



This renowned event attracts distance learning administrators, trainers, and executives from around the globe.

This year we received many outstanding 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
  • technologies in distance education



Important Dates:
DLA2009

Presenter Registration: Deadline: March 17, 2009

Early Registration Deadline:
April 30, 2009

Hotel Reservation Deadline:
May 19, 2009

Advance Registration Deadline: June 6, 2009

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


Photo Journal of Past Conferences

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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.


DLA Wagner Award Nominations Excellence in Distance Learning Administration

Procedures and Guidelines for Nominations - { View Categories }

  • Anyone can nominate any individual currently involved in work concerning distance education by filling out the appropriate form. Please note that individuals may nominate themselves.
  • Nominations for awards should be submitted online by March 15, 2008. Nomination categories and forms are listed and linked below. Please click on the link for the designated award nomination form below. Be sure to click on the "Submit" button for each of the forms you complete. The selection of the winning candidates is made by the Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration editorial staff. Award recipients will be contacted on
    March 31, 2008. Following the selection, the announcement of the winners will be publicly made at DLA2008.
  • Winners must be willing to attend DLA2008. Registration will be complementary. Other expenses such as lodging and travel will be the responsibility of the award recipient. Winners will be asked to deliver a
    10-12 minute discussion during the DLA2008 conference opening dinner.
  • Should the candidate reach the final stage of the selection procedure, the OJDLA editorial staff reserves the right to request further information concerning candidates and documentation such as a vita.

Click here to view Categories