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| Leadership - To provide national leadership in the field of distance learning |
| Advocate - To advocate and promote the use of distance learning |
| Information - To provide current information on distance learning |
| Policy - To provide current information on distance learning |
| Association of Associations - To serve and support the state, consortium and individual organizations that belong to USDLA |
| Recognition - To provide annual recognition and awards of outstanding achievements in distance learning |
| Partnerships - To serve as a catalyst for the formation of partnerships among education, business, healthcare, and government |
| International - To achieve a global leadership role through liaisons with international organizations |
| Access and Equity - To promote equity and access to lifelong learning through distance learning |
| Diversity - To promote diversity in our organization and its programs |
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