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Distance Learning

Administration Conference

July 18-21, 2027 at 371 Riverview Dr. Jekyll Island, GA 31527

Call for Proposals!

DLA 2027 Call for Proposals opens October 2026

An event for

Administration, management, planning, and evaluation of distance learning programs

Welcome to the 2027 Distance Learning Administration (DLA) Conference! Join us July 18–21 at the historic Jekyll Island Club Hotel on beautiful Jekyll Island, Georgia. This event is ideal for professionals involved in planning, managing, implementing, or evaluating distance learning programs.

In today's rapidly evolving landscape of online education, the DLA Conference provides an exceptional opportunity for both professionals and vendors who support online learners. Connect with peers, exchange ideas, and collaborate on innovative approaches to distance education.

Your registration includes access to all concurrent sessions, the Opening Dinner featuring distinguished award speakers, a boxed lunch on Monday, a buffet lunch with interactive table discussions on Tuesday, and the Closing Keynote Lunch on Wednesday.

For questions or assistance, please contact us by email at lrobison@ecampus.usg.edu or emcclain@westga.edu, or call 678-839-2332.

This event is brought to you by the Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration (OJDLA) and USG eCampus, with support from the University of West Georgia. Join us as we network, learn, and shape the future of distance education together.

A woman in professional attire stands in front of a room speaking to an audience during the DLA conference, with a palm plant in the background and attendees seated at tables.
A silhouette of three people holding hands with arms raised, standing in front of a calm waterfront at sunset, with sailboats and a serene sky in the background.
A group of five women stands together outdoors, smiling at the camera. The woman in the center holds an award, with moss-covered trees in the background.
A wooden pier leads to a waterfront building labeled "The Wharf," with the sun setting in the background, casting a warm glow over the scene.
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A presenter in a red shirt and badge stands in front of a room, giving a lecture next to a presentation screen. The audience, seated in chairs, is facing the presenter, attentively listening to the speech.

Conference Topics Include

  • 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 during a pandemic
  • Artificial intelligence's role in education