To provide national leadership in the field of distance learning

To advocate and promote the use of distance learning  

To provide current information on distance learning

To represent the distance learning community before government policy and regulatory bodies

To serve and support the state, consortium and individual organizations that belong to USDLA

To provide annual recognition and awards of outstanding achievements in distance learning

To serve as a catalyst for the formation of partnerships among education, business, healthcare, and government

To achieve a global leadership role through liaisons with international organizations

To promote equity and access to lifelong learning through distance learning

To promote diversity in our organization and its programs