Ten institutions will participate in the 2008–2009 Network for Effective Language Learning (NELL), now in its second year and made possible by a grant from the W.M. Keck Foundation. The 2008–2009 Network will begin with a meeting at Pacific Lutheran University (WA) on July 7–11 where institutional teams will explore innovative approaches to language learning. Participants will continue to work with the Network through a variety of online activities and will host NELL consultants on their campuses during the academic year.

Participants in the 2008–2009 NELL program include Augustana College (IL), Brenau University (GA), Cedarville University (OH), Ferrum College (VA), Georgian Court University (NJ), Russell Sage College (NY), College of Saint Rose (NY), St. Norbert College (WI), Whittier College (CA), and Wiley College (TX).