Current MPS-OL Students
Welcome to the MPS in Organizational Leadership program (MPS-OL)! We are so glad you've chosen FHSU to continue your academic journey.
To set you up for success, we have created this webpage to include an abundance of resources to help you navigate FHSU's student technology, advising, enrollment, and our graduate-level coursework.
Contents
- Program Information
- Program Overview
- Academic Advising for the MPS in Organizational Leadership
- Culminating Experience
- The ePortfolio
- The Graduate Course Experience & Forsyth Library
- Important Contacts
- The Graduate School
- Student Technology
- Student Services
Important Contacts
Academic advisors for MPS students in the Department of Leadership Studies are:
Dr. Kaley Klaus
krklaus@fhsu.edu
785-628-4384
Dr. Brent Goertzen*
bgoertze@fhsu.edu
785-628-4303
*Dr. Goertzen is on sabbatical for the spring 2023 term; all advising questions can be directed to Dr. Klaus during this time period.
The Graduate School
The Graduate School assists academic departments and their student with an assortment of operations. For active students, Graduate School is the place that connects students to various learning opportunities.
On the Graduate School's Facebook page, you'll find event announcements and information about research opportunities. You can also join the Graduate School for their weekly "Lunch & Learn" series, through which faculty, staff, and fellow students share about various topics.
Be sure to visit the Graduate School's Current Students page to find relevant policies and procedures regarding transfer credit, time limits, grades, appeals, and awards, among other items.
Student Technology
TigerNetID
Your TigerNetID username and password will allow you to access many FHSU technology resources. You must activate your TigerNetID by choosing a password and security questions, and then you can use it to access Workday, Blackboard, Gmail, and more. If you ever forget your password, you can use your security questions to reset it.
Set up your TigerNetID on the Technology Services webpage.
Workday Student Portal
Workday Student is a cloud-based system through which all FHSU-related business is conducted. You completed your application for admission in Workday, and you will continue to use the system while enrolled at the University to manage your academic record, semesterly course schedule, and financials, among other items.
Instructions for Workday processes are updated regularly to coincide with system updates. To ensure you have the most up-to-date materials, visit the Workday Student Resources webpage. These resources will show you how to: onboard to the system, register for courses, pay tuition and fees, manage financial aid, and apply for graduation.
Further, Workday's myFHSU "worklet" links multiple resources across the University to help you succeed in the program.
Blackboard
Blackboard is FHSU's learning management system through which all courses will be conducted. Online courses will be administered entirely through Blackboard, while on-campus courses may use Blackboard in a limited manner (e.g., entering grades).
You may access Blackboard by going to https://www.fhsu.edu/learningtechnologies/Blackboard/.
TigerTech provides several tutorials on its webpage if you've never used Blackboard.
Gmail
Your university-assigned Gmail email address is considered the official communication channel for students of FHSU. All notifications/announcements from Blackboard, university administration, faculty, and staff will go to this email address. It is essential to check it frequently to stay up-to-date on important events within your courses or program.
You can access your Gmail by going to http://mail.fhsu.edu/
Office 365/OneDrive
FHSU students can take advantage of FREE access to Microsoft Office 365. Learn more here!
Student Services
FHSU has a wealth of services intended to help you succeed.
- TigerTech Helpdesk
- Can assist with TigerNetID issues, Blackboard, Gmail, or Office 365 questions.
- Forsyth Library
- Our librarians can assist you with research and academic writing.
- Online Bookstore
- See the list of required course materials for your upcoming classes, make purchases, or sell your old textbooks.
- Financial Aid
- FAFSA, military assistance, etc.
- Scholarships (general application)
- Information regarding the open student application contains scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students.
- Online Student Scholarships
- Information for first-time FHSU Online students.
- Student Accessibility Services
- FHSU offers reasonable accommodations to students with documented learning, physical, and psychological disabilities. Find more information from the SAS office.
- Counseling Services
- Get support from a professional counselor at FHSU or a referral to someone closer to your location.