Join Us for the IELOL Meet & Greet at OLC Accelerate 2026
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026 | 9:30 – 10:15 am | Asia 3
Calling all IELOL 2026 faculty and participants, as well as IELOL graduates and faculty from previous cohorts! Let’s get together for some quick photos, to catch up and share out how our projects have gone, and make plans to keep in touch after this year.
Apply to Host IELOL in 2027 or 2028
OLC is seeking two institutions to host the IELOL Residency, in 2027 or 2028, as part of a one-year academic partnership. Showcase your digital learning leadership and welcome emerging leaders to your campus. Deadline March 6, 2026
Welcome!
The Institute for Emerging Leadership in Online Learning (IELOL) is OLC’s premier leadership development program sponsored by the Online Learning Consortium and in partnership with the University of Florida as the residency host for the 2027 program. Since 2009, IELOL has served the development needs of leaders in online, blended and digital learning that are responsible for a variety of digital learning initiatives in higher education.
IELOL participants work with colleagues from around the world to explore and understand both the opportunities and barriers to advancing local and global online learning. Program graduates join a growing network of online leaders in higher education focused on improving and advancing the impact of digital learning on all aspects and formats of education.
IELOL 2026 cohort of learners, faculty, hosts and OLC representatives at George Washington University, August 2026
Application Due Dates for the 2027 Program
- Early Bird Deadline – January 29
- Scholarships Deadline – April 9
- Applications Close – April 23
Informational Webinars
OLC and the University of Florida will hold informational webinars for prospective participants to learn more about the program and ask questions. Register to join us for one of the following dates:
“This immersive program has been a game-changer, equipping me with cutting-edge strategies and insights to drive innovation in online learning. Connecting with a dynamic cohort of leaders and learning from esteemed experts has been incredibly inspiring.”
– Matthew Smith (IELOL 2024 Alumni)
