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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 Wisconsin-Whitewater in conjunction with the Universities of Wisconsin Office of Online and Professional Learning Resources as the residency host for the 2025 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.

Application Due Dates for 2025

  • Early bird rate: Friday, January 31, 2025
  • To be considered for scholarship: Friday, April 11, 2025
  • Regular rate and final date to apply: Friday, April 25, 2025

Informational Webinars

OLC and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in conjunction with the Universities of Wisconsin Office of Online and Professional Learning Resources 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:

  • Tuesday, December 10, 2024 – 4:00pm – 5:00pm ET | Watch
  • Wednesday, January 15, 2025 – 1:00pm – 2:00pm ET | Watch
  • Thursday, March 6, 2025 – 1:00pm – 2:00pm ET | Register

“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)

2025 Dates

Application Opens:
Fall 2024

Application Due Dates:

  • Early bird rate: Friday, January 31, 2025
  • To be considered for scholarship: Friday, April 11, 2025
  • Regular rate and final date to apply: Friday, April 25, 2025

Payment Deadline: Payment is due within 30 days of notification of acceptance and no later than Friday, May 23, 2025

Phase 1: Online Immersion (Online):
July 7 – 27, 2025

Phase 2: Onsite Residency in-person in Madison, WI):
August 4 – 7, 2025

Phase 3: Implementation (Online):
August 11 – October 31, 2025

Leadership Network Symposium (in-person in Orlando, FL; separate registration cost):
November 17, 2025
(subject to change; held in conjunction with OLC Accelerate)

Questions? Contact us at ielol@onlinelearning-c.org

Program Fee:

Early Bird Member Price (by 1/31/25): $3,025

Regular Member Price (by 4/25/25): $3,325

Early Bird Non-Member Price (by 1/31/25): $3,650

Regular Non-Member Price (by 4/25/25): $3,950

Leadership Network Symposium add-on ticket: $495

All travel and accommodations costs for Residency Week are on your own.

Informational Webinars

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 – 4:00pm – 5:00pm ET | Watch

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 – 1:00pm – 2:00pm ET | Watch

Thursday, March 6, 2025 – 1:00pm – 2:00pm ET |Register

Sign Up for IELOL Updates

Virtual | April 1-3, 2025

OLC Innovate, a joint conference presented by OLC and MERLOT, provides a path for innovators of all experience levels and backgrounds to share best practices, test new ideas, and collaborate on driving forward online, digital, and blended learning.

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