Fatma Elshobokshy serves as Executive Director of the UDC Online Division and is a higher education leader with more than 15 years of experience in online education, digital learning, instructional innovation, and institutional transformation.
Her work focuses on building sustainable models for online education that align academic quality, technology, faculty support, student services, compliance, enrollment, and retention.
She is particularly interested in expanding equitable access, strengthening digital capacity at HBCUs and minority-serving institutions, and using AI and emerging technologies to improve teaching, learning, student success, and operational efficiency.
Education
Post-graduate coursework in Learning Design and Technology, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA M.A. in Intercultural Relations and Conflict Resolution, Lesley University, Cambridge, MA B.A. in Hebrew Literature, Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
Selected Publications
Elshobokshy, F. (2025, September). Future-ready institutions begin with learning experience designers. CIOReview.
Elshobokshy, F. (2025, August). Redefining readiness: A path toward a technology-agnostic future. Education Technology Insights.
Elshobokshy, F. (2025, July). Turning potential into power: A framework for innovation in higher education. Education Technology Insights.
Kalunga, R., & Elshobokshy, F. (2024, March 4). A multipronged approach to harnessing virtual reality to advance the HBCU mission. Faculty Focus.
Kalunga, R., & Elshobokshy, F. (2023). Using immersive technologies to enhance student learning outcomes in clinical sciences education and training. In M. Carmo (Ed.), Education and New Developments 2023 (Vol. 2). In Science Press.
Elshobokshy, F. (2022). Evolution of the learning paradigm. Education Technology Insights.
Elshobokshy, F., & Hill, K. (2022, October 10). HBCUs augment the HyFlex format using Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Faculty Focus.
Aguiar, C., Elshobokshy, F., & Huron, A. (2021, September 13). Bringing theories to practice: Universal design principles and the use of social annotation to support neurodivergent students. Faculty Focus.
Kalunga, R., Ramos-Pizarro, C. A., Elshobokshy, F., & Gurley-Nettles, T. (n.d.). Transitioning to a virtual reality-infused curriculum in clinical sciences education: A roadmap. Manuscript submitted for publication to the Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn).
Presentations
Elshobokshy, F., Miles, A. D., Wright, G., & King-Berry, A. (2025). Delivering on the promise: UDC’s transformative roadmap for distance learning—Together, building a strong foundation for UDC distance learning. The National Association of HBCU Title III Administrators, Inc. Technical Assistance Workshop.
Kalunga, R., & Elshobokshy, F. (2024). A multipronged approach to harnessing virtual reality to advance the HBCU mission. UNCF Summit for Black Higher Education, Atlanta, Georgia.
Elshobokshy, F. (2023). Integrating immersive technology into the UDC learning ecosystem: A roadmap. The National Association of HBCU Title III Administrators, Inc. Technical Assistance Workshop.
Elshobokshy, F. (2022). An HBCU’s holistic approach to providing greater access to learning. 麻豆精品 – Anthology Together (Blackboard).
