Registration is now open for the DETC’s 88th Annual Conference! Taking place April 6-8, 2014 atThe Hammock Beach Resort in Hammock Beach, Florida, the Annual Conference is an excellent opportunity to engage with some of the foremost experts in distance education, interact with colleagues and reconnect with friends. Use the links below to find out more about:

• Registering for the Conference
• Reserving a Room at the Hammock Beach Resort
• The Annual Conference Program
• Exhibiting at the Conference
• The Meeting Mentoring Program
• Questions

Register Now

The cost of attending the Annual Conference has decreased, to $800 per person for member institutions, and $900 for non-members — a 20% reduction from 2013 rates! Visit the registration website and complete your conference registration today!

Additional attendees (spouses, etc. who will be attending meals and social functions, but not education sessions) should register at the Additional Attendee rate of $300. Also, Attendees must register separately for Tuesday evening’s Closing Reception and Dinner. Registrations are $100 and can be purchased during the online registration process.

Please note, the Annual Conference registration deadline is WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28th. No Post-Deadline or On-Site Registrations Will Be Allowed.

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The Hammock Beach Resort

Nestled on a stretch of unspoiled beach along Florida’s Atlantic Coast in Palm Coast Florida and just30 minutes from the Daytona Airport, the Hammock Beach Resort features pristine coastal landscapes, signature golf courses, world-class restaurants and unrivaled service.

Conference Attendees can reserve a one-bedroom, ocean-view suite at the Hammock Beach Resort for the special, reduced rate of $259/night plus tax. Contact the Hammock Beach Resort’s Reservations Department at l-877-834-8862 to reserve a room, and don’t forget to inform the reservations agent you’ll be attending the DETC Annual Conference. Please Note, rooms must be reserved by March 6, 2014 to receive the special Conference rate.

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The Annual Conference Program

The Proposed Program for the 88th Annual Conference features two days of focused, pertinent presentations from some of the foremost experts in the distance education field. Click here to view or download a copy of the proposed conference program. (Note: Program is subject to change.)

DETC is pleased to announce the keynote speaker for the Annual Conference: Mr. John Sener, author of The Seven Futures of American Education: Improving Learning and Teaching in a Screen-Captured World. As a pioneer in online learning, he brings a unique mixture of broad practical experience and academic expertise. He has been involved with the Sloan Consortium for many years as Director of Special Initiatives, Effective Practices Editor, and various other roles. He has been on the Editorial Board for the Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks since its inception in 1996 and served as a member of the Council on Academic Management for Army University Access Online (eArmyU). He is currently a member of the NUTN Advisory Board and theQuality Matters Academic Advisory Council.

Becoming an Exhibitor

The Annual Conference offers an excellent opportunity to interact with executives from many of the more than 100 DETC accredited institutions that together enroll approximately 4 million students.Exhibitor registration is $2,000, which includes exhibit space, a listing in the new DETC Meetings smartphone app, and one attendee’s registration. If your organization is sending more than one person, additional representatives can register for $300 per person by selecting the Additional Exhibitor option during the online registration process.

Please contact Rob Chalifoux, DETC’s Director of Media and Events, for more information about additional sponsorship opportunities.

Details regarding the shipping, setup and takedown of exhibits will be available closer to the meeting date.

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Meeting Mentors

DETC’s Meeting Mentoring Program matches first-time meeting attendees with experienced DETC meeting goers. First-time attendees can meet and learn from an experienced DETC member, while the member gains the opportunity of meeting new colleagues and sharing their expertise.

DETC Meeting Mentees should be any first-time meeting attendee, from member or non-member institutions. Mentees should be ready to learn from their mentor and not be afraid to ask questions.

DETC Meeting Mentors should be from institutions currently accredited by DETC and have at least one year of meeting experience. Mentors also should be willing to volunteer a few hours of time sharing, advising and assisting new meeting attendees.

Relationships formed via this rewarding program have developed into collegial friendships and continue long after the conference is over.

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Questions

Please contact Rob Chalifoux, DETC’s Director of Media and Events, with any questions about the 88th Annual Conference.