Change is inevitable. Change is constant. The ability to adapt to change and challenges is a core component of distance education. Join us in exploring the evolution and impact of these stories through dynamic discussions and interactive sessions. Together, we can unlock the secrets of transformation and innovation in the online classroom and at our institutions. 

This hybrid event features several concurrent sessions presented live from Mercer County Community College in central New Jersey and a virtual stream featuring presentations from the national ITC community. All sessions will be available to in-person and virtual attendees. Tracks include leadership and innovation, creativity in teaching and learning, and diversity equity, and inclusion. The keynote speaker featured both virtually and in-person is Jason Gulya!

 Jason is currently Professor of English at Berkeley College, where he teaches onsite and online courses related to writing and the Humanities. His focus is on Generative Artificial Intelligence and the future of writing. Jason has trained hundreds of faculty members, administrators, and college students on how to incorporate AI programs into their courses and workflows.

Faculty and Administrator/Staff Distance Education Awards

Teacher Excellence Award

For this year’s conference, we are seeking nominations for our “Teacher Excellence Award.”  The criteria for nomination are listed below:

• The instructor has actively taught distance education courses in the Northeastern Region at a community college for at least two years
• This instructor has significantly embraced distance learning either through activities such as integrating best practices for quality design and delivery of courses, teaching in various distance learning modalities, supporting colleagues who teach in a distance learning modality, or integrating technology innovatively.

If you would like to nominate an instructor at your college (including yourself) for the ITC Teacher Excellence Award, go to the Teacher Nomination form.  All nominations are due by Friday, October 11, 2024. Winners will be notified via email and must be able to attend the conference on November 15, 2024, at no cost. Again, self-nominations are accepted.

Excellence in Distance Learning Administration

For this year’s conference, we are seeking nominations for our “Excellence in Distance Learning Administration” award.  The criteria for nomination are listed below: 

• The nominee has worked in distance education for at least two years.
• This individual is either an administrator or staff who has significantly impacted distance learning practices. 
• This individual is responsible for growing innovative distance learning offerings or supporting faculty who teach in distance learning programs and has exemplified excellence in the position held. 

If you would like to nominate a distance education staff member or administrator at your college (including yourself) for the ITC Excellence in Distance Learning Award, go to the Administrator and Staff Nomination form.  All nominations are due by Friday, October 11, 2024. Winners will be notified via email and must be able to attend the conference on November 15, 2024, at no cost. Again, self-nominations are accepted.