The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) is now accepting proposals for the 2017 Annual Conference, which will take place April 30 – May 3, 2017 in Indianapolis, IN.

The conference theme is USDLA: 30 Years of Driving Excellence in Distance Learning. The following tracks are intended to guide the general areas of presentations:

• Revving Your Engine – This is for current state of the field presentations (“look what we did”) focused on sharing success stories, new program development, program enhancements demonstrating historical shifts.
• Racing Ahead – Near term future vision (CBE, Alt credentials, etc.). These sessions will discuss the future direction where distance education is heading, should head, success metrics that are currently in place or should be developed to show value.
• Turbocharging the Future – Longer future vision (AR/VR environments, DIYU). This track specifically focuses on extending learning spaces using modern technologies and techniques. Promises of AR/VR/MR, 3-d printing, immersive learning and simulations.
• Pit Row – Operational presentations that can focus on the how-to’s operational planning, faculty and institutional engagement, operational shifts.
• Rules of the Road – Presentations on policies, regulations, etc. This track will cover policy development, issues with developing robust policies, balancing needs for quality vs. faculty shared governance, federal policies (NC-SARA, ADA).