Elizabeth City, North Carolina — Dr. Susan J. Peck, Director of Distance Education programs at College of The Albemarle (COA), has been elected as the Eastern Region Vice President for the North Carolina Community College Association of Distance Learning (NC3ADL) Executive Board. Dr. Peck will serve a two-year term beginning July 1, 2020.

The NC3ADL is a not-for-profit education agency that facilitates communication among distance learning administrators, support staff and faculty throughout the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS). The board provides leadership for quality distance learning in the NCCCS, improves distance learning experiences for students and instructors, and promotes the professional development and support of its members. The board’s eastern region encompasses 21 community colleges.

Dr. Peck has been employed by COA since July 2014. She has over 20 years of experience in higher education, specifically distance education programs. “The work this group does is amazing! I’m glad to have the opportunity to help facilitate NC3ADL’s efforts to improve distance learning experiences in North Carolina’s Community College System and promote members’ professional development,” shared Dr. Peck in response to her recent appointment.