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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

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 29, 2013. 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
    April 15, 2013. Following the selection, the announcement of the winners will be publicly made at DLA2012.
  • Winners must be willing to attend DLA2012. Winners will be asked to deliver a 10-12 minute discussion during the DLA2012 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.

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