STILLWATER, Okla. — Goutam Chakraborty, professor of marketing in the Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business, recently received one of the world's most prestigious distance learning awards for excellence in distance learning teaching.
Chakraborty received a bronze award for best practices for excellence in distance learning teaching from the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) at its 2009 International Distance Learning Awards in St. Louis, Missouri.
"As a premier organization for the entire distance learning profession, we enjoy honoring some of the leaders in the industry," said John G. Flores, CEO of USDLA. "Each year these winners raise the bar and exceed best practice expectations for the industry as a whole and we are truly honored by their contributions to the distance learning industry."
Since 1987, USDLA has been the world's premier distance learning association. The USDLA Awards were created to acknowledge major accomplishments in distance learning and to highlight those distance learning instructors, programs, and professionals who have achieved and demonstrated extraordinary results through the use of online, videoconferencing, satellite and blended learning delivery technologies.
"Congratulations to each and every one of this year's award winners. USDLA takes great pride and responsibility in recognizing excellence and quality that benefit the entire industry. The innovative spirit and leadership of these organizations will take our industry to new levels," said Julie Young, President of USDLA and President/CEO of Florida Virtual School (FLVS). |
