Distance Learning

Administration Conference

July 27-30, 2025 at 371 Riverview Dr. Jekyll Island, GA 31527

Registration is now open. Please contact Lindsey Robison with any questions.

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An event for

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

Welcome to the 2025 Distance Learning Administration (DLA) Conference, taking place at the renowned Jekyll Island Club Hotel, nestled in the beauty of Jekyll Island, Georgia, from July 27th to 30th. This pivotal event is tailor-made for individuals who hold a keen interest or play an active role in the strategic planning, governance, implementation, and performance assessment of distance learning programs.

In the constantly evolving landscape of distance education, our conference serves as the ideal platform for those in online learning departments and vendors catering to online learners. If you need assistance, or have any inquiries, we encourage you to connect with us via email at lrobison@ecampus.usg.edu or emcclain@westga.edu, or reach out through a call at 678-839-2332.

Your conference registration opens a gateway to a multitude of opportunities, including all Concurrent Sessions, the prestigious Opening Dinner with Award Speakers, Monday Box Lunch, a delightful Tuesday Buffet Lunch and Table Topics, and the enlightening Wednesday Closing Keynote Lunch.

This remarkable conference experience is brought to you by the collective efforts of the Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, USG eCampus and supported by University of West Georgia. Join us to network, learn, and engage with the best minds in distance education, shaping the future of learning together.

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Keynote Speaker

Dr. Marina Aminy

Scaling with Purpose: Consortia, Collective Power, and the New Era of Online Education

In an era defined by rapid technological change and shifting learner expectations, the future of online education depends on how we collaborate at scale. This keynote will explore how systems of higher education are leveraging consortia models, collective course sharing, and shared digital infrastructure to dramatically expand access, reduce costs, and fuel innovation across institutions. Drawing on the success of the California Virtual Campus (CVC) Consortium, Dr. Marina Aminy will share lessons learned from one of the nation’s largest coordinated online education efforts. Learn how the CVC Exchange is breaking down barriers between colleges, simplifying student mobility, and reimagining digital equity through strategic alignment, shared resources, and smart ed tech procurement. Whether you're building a statewide network or enhancing a single institution's reach, this session offers a vision for what’s possible when we act collectively—and practically—on behalf of our learners.

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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