The USDLA Board
of Directors believes strongly in our goal to facilitate
and expand the role of distance learning throughout
the world. Mike Griffith, founder of the UKDLA remarked,
"These days there are no limits to distance
learning, either in age of participants, or location.”
By affiliating with like global organizations, promoting
global collaboration and encouraging the exchange of
information among our global colleagues, the benefits
of distance learning are greatly enriched. Global Affiliate
Chapters were established to facilitate this worthy
goal.
Distance learning
continues to flourish increasing the need for national
and global professional associations where practitioners
can come together. The USDLA is proud to be an association
that provides a place for interactivity to take place.
While many countries
have developed substantial associations meeting their
members needs in a great way and others are just beginning
national association development, having a place globally
to connect is of great advantage. USDLA Global Affiliate
Chapters provides a forum to access other chapters and
their members across the world.
Networking among
colleagues and gleaning best practices or lessons learned
from fellow USDLA and Global Affiliate Chapter members
has proven highly beneficial. Many are hosting conferences
containing a focus on technical issues, successful programs,
best practices, latest technologies, and many other
topics. Listservs, distribution lists, chat rooms, websites,
and newsletters are some of the other ways chapters
are effectively disseminating information and support.
One message
is clear. Though geographically diverse, many of us
share similar issues and concerns. When dealing with
distance learning, the world is not so large after all.
As Senior Vice
Presidents for Business Development and Global Affiliate
Chapters, we have the privilege of overseeing the relationship
between the United States and our global partners. If
you are looking to join in to an existing chapter, are
interested in starting a new one, or have any questions
or suggestions on how we might better meet your needs,
please let us know. Please feel free to contact us.
We would be pleased to assist.
Best Regards,
Russ Colbert & Marci Powell
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Annual Global
Affiliate Chapter plaque |
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Quarterly audio / video
conference calls |
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Distance Learning Magazine-
Special GAC authorized column in bi-monthly magazine |
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Annual subscription to
Distance Learning Magazine for GAC headquarters
location |
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Publication discount
(15%) for USDLA magazine and other published materials
for individual GAC membership. (including shipping
and handling) |
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Reduced attendee fees
for USDLA conference and events. |
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Invitation to participate
in USDLA Annual Distance Learning Awards Competition. |
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Posting of member organizations
(not individuals) from GAC country of origin. |
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Networking opportunities
for all GAC members with USDLA affiliates including
USDLA domestic State Chapters. |
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Webinar opportunities
featuring leaders from both the USDLA and GACS |
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Opportunities for USDLA
participation in GAC events with reciprocity. |
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GAC Chapter news items
for publication in USDLA News Alert |
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Listing on the GAC webpage
along with listings of established Global Affiliate
Chapters and link to association’s home
webpage.The Chapter Toolkit area contains resources
from national and other chapters to help you be
successful. Brochures, conference material, development
tools, and membership resources are available
for sampling. Click in the chapter toolkit bar
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Initial Launch of
Global Affiliate Chapters sponsored by Polycom.
