Julie Shankle

Julie Shankle serves as the Executive Director of UCF Online Operations within the Division of Digital Learning. With nearly 20 years of experience serving remote and adult learners, Julie brings deep expertise in online program strategy, operations, and partnership development. Currently serving as President of the association, Julie has served on various regional and international conference planning committees since 2010. She held South Region officer positions from 2013 – 2017 and served as the ACHE annual conference co-chair in 2020 and 2021. Julie received the ACHE South Region Continuing Education Leadership Award and the ACHE Meritorious Service Award in 2022.

Julie is recipient of the Joan Bixby Award, which recognizes those who enhance the climate for women's participation and development on Florida Tech's campus; the Florida Tech Most Valuable Panther Award; and the Florida Tech President’s Award. She is a member of Phi Kappa Phi and Omicron Delta Kappa honor societies. Julie earned a Bachelor of Arts from Centre College in Kentucky, where she majored in English and Dramatic Arts, and a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Management from Florida State University.