Online Learning is who we are and what we do.

1. Online Learning is who we are and what we do.

2. Online Learning is who we are and what we do. Since our founding in 1992, we’ve become the go-to source for everything related to online learning. And now, it is reflected in our name.

3. The Sloan Consortium is now the Online Learning Consortium.

4. Empowering Educators Everywhere

5. Originally funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Online Learning Consortium is now a non-profit, 501(c)(3) member-sustained organization. We’ve come a long way. The organization’s reach and impact have grown significantly since it was first conceived in 1992. More than two decades later, we’re a self-sustaining member-driven organization with global reach and impact.

6. Key milestones along the way. Sloan-C incorporates as a non-profit, 501(c)3 Alfred P. Sloan Foundation establishes the Sloan Consortium Inaugural issue of the Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks First Asynchronous Learning Networks Conference Quality Scorecard introduced, establishing criteria for excellence for online learning programs Sloan-C becomes the Online Learning Consortium (OLC) Sloan-C Institute established, providing online learning workshops and webinars Quality framework established:  The Five Pillars of Quality Online Education IELOL blended-learning leadership program introduced by Penn State and Sloan-C

7. Today’s Leadership Kathleen S. Ives CEO & Exec. Director Tom Hargis COO & Assoc. ED Joel L. Hartman Board President Marie A. Cini Board Vice President Janet Poley Board Treasurer Ralph E. Gomory Senior Advisor Burks Oakley II Senior Advisor Meg Benke Board Member CathrynCheal Board Member David R. Cillay Board Member Eric E. Frederickson Board Member Kenneth E. Hartman Board Member Cassandra P. Herring Board Member Stephen J. Laster Board Member A. Frank Mayadas Board Member Robbie K. Melton Board Member Anthony G. Picciano Board Member Peter Shea Board Member Wayne Smutz Board Member Karen Swan Board Member Robert Ubell Board Member

8. Our Online Learning Community Member institutions from 49 states and 14 countries Over 4,000 learners attending OLC Institute programs each year Annual conferences surpassed 3,000 attendees in 2013 Global learning partnerships established in Asia, Europe, Middle East, and South America

9. What we do – Online Learning 20TH Annual – Emerging Technology 11th Annual – Blended Learning 7th Annual – Regional Events Coming in 2015 CONFERENCES THE INSTITIUTE RESEARCH & PUBS ADVISORY SERVICES MEMBERSHIP OUR VIEWS – Workshops – 100s – Mastery Series – 5+ – Certificates Programs – Webinars – Institute for Engaged Leadership in Online Learning A Penn State Collaborative – Journals Online Learning, a Journal of the OLC (formerly JALN) – Surveys Joint efforts with Pearson, Babson, and other Global Partners – Book Series – Workshop Publications – Custom Advisory – Quality Scorecard – Scorecard Advisory – International Program Development Services – Community – NEW – Professional – Institute – Corporate – Our Blog – The View – Social

10. Why we do it? The need continues to rise. SOURCE: Grade Change: Tracking Online Education in the United States

11. Why we do it? The market is growing.

12. Why we do it? Because it’s necessary.

13. What we know. It’s becoming widely adopted.

14. What we know. Corporations are embracing online learning, too.

15. Although our name has changed, our focus has not. We provide the resources that position our members to compete in this changing marketplace. The Online Learning Consortium is the leading professional organization devoted to advancing quality online learning providing professional development, instruction, best practice publications and guidance to educators, online learning professionals, and organizations around the world.

16. What our partners think. “The Online Learning Consortium will build upon the Sloan-C tradition. Penn State has long valued and continues to value the relationship with the Online Learning Consortium as a leading partner in advancing how we think about and practice the art and science of teaching and learning.” – Lawrence Ragan, Director, Center for Online Innovations and Learning (COIL), The Pennsylvania State University and Co-Director, Institute for Engaged Leadership in Online Learning (IELOL “The OLC will continue to play a major, national role of providing the research, training, and professional development services that enable higher education to implement technological and pedagogical innovations that improve student, faculty, and institutional success.” – Gerry Hanley, Executive Director, MERLOT

17. What our members think. “By offering services like the Quality Scorecard, the online teaching certificate, conferences, workshops, webinars, etc., I envision that the Online Learning Consortium will continue to be the leader in advancing online education globally.” – Brian Udermann, Director of Online Education, University of Wisconsin “Given its rich history in the field of online learning, as well as its exemplary leadership and loyal membership, the Online Learning Consortium is well-positioned to play a major role in the future of online learning in the U.S. and around the world.” – Liz Ciabocchi,Vice Provost of Digital Learning, St. John’s University

19. Online Learning is who we are and what we do.