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Distance Learning Leader Onboarding Program

Overview

The SUNY Online Distance Learning Leader (DLL) Onboarding Program is a free program for new distance learning leaders across the SUNY system to help them succeed in their role. The onboarding program provides foundational information about SUNY System, SUNY Online, and distance learning program management. In addition, participants in the program will be connected with a strong network of distance learning leaders within the SUNY system. After completing the program, participants can seamlessly transition to the Distance Learning Leadership Certificate program.

Learning Outcomes

Participants who complete the Distance Learning Leader Onboarding Program will be able to:

  • Understand the resources within the SUNY System to support their campus’s online learning initiatives
  • Understand the resources within SUNY Online to support their campus’s online learning initiatives
  • Understand the external resources to support their campus’s online learning initiatives
  • Collaborate with a SUNY Distance Learning Leader mentor
  • Participate in the SUNY Communities of Practice that align with their campus’s online learning initiatives
  • Participate in the SUNY Center for Professional Development Distance Learning Leadership Certificate Program

Topics Covered

  • SUNY System
  • SUNY Online
  • Online Program Development & Support
  • Instructional Support
  • Technology Support
  • Financial Support
  • Marketing & Enrollment Support
  • Online Student Success
  • Data & Assessment
  • Online Policies and Regulations
  • Professional Development

Who Should Participate?

Anyone new to a distance learning leadership role on their campus or those interested in in becoming a distance learning leader can participate. Titles, roles, and positions vary from campus to campus (VP, Coordinator, Director, etc.), so this program is for anyone interested in or currently serving in a distance learning leader role.

How Do You Participate?

The DLL Onboarding Program will be scheduled regularly throughout the year, but individuals are welcome to schedule their own online session. Each session is about 2 hours.

To schedule a DLL Onboarding Program session, contact Maureen Kinney.

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Additional Professional Development Opportunities

Coming soon! At the conclusion of the Distance Learning Leader Onboarding Program, participants can connect with a SUNY Distance Learning Leader mentor and move into the Distance Learning Leadership Certificate Program through the SUNY Center for Professional Development (CPD).