Celebrating Online Learning Fort Hays State University recently celebrated National Distance Learning Week and all our online students near and far who are reaching their goals and learning in the Virtual College. FHSU is a visionary leader in distance education, with 6,924 students enrolled online. This growth is a testament to Fort Hays State’s commitment to delivering high-quality, affordable, and distinctly unique online learning experiences that meet the needs of our FHSU Tigers wherever they are.
“I chose FHSU because it was an online, affordable option to pursue my Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. I have goals to continue working in rural Kansas and, hopefully, someday teach at the college level! (maybe even as an FHSU instructor!) I can keep my full-time work as a nurse practitioner, my “part-time” job as a flight nurse, and still receive an education that can open more doors for me in the future. I am also the mother of two young children, so the flexibility of the online college has been an enormous benefit to allowing me to have family time and still reach my educational goals.”
SARAH HILLE Kansas
“Being a part-time student, a full-time manager, and a father of two, keeps me on my toes. But, with assistance and support from all those around me and the tremendous online program at FHSU (paired up with just a little sleep and lots of caffeine), I’m doing it. I plan to start my sophomore year Intersession 2020, only 18 months after starting college! Thank you to all of those supporting me through my journey!”
PHILIP RAITHEL Pennsylvania
“I can take all of my classes online while teaching full time. Not only am I gaining fantastic work experience, but I’m also gaining knowledge for my field from highly experienced and dedicated instructors. They are always ready to answer questions and allow us to become critical thinkers who integrate new information into practice. My students love hearing about my classes and learning about alternative education programs. Without FHSU, I wouldn’t be a business teacher. I would still be trying to find the perfect fit.”
JAIME GIGSTEAD Kansas
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