Our Top Tech Tips for Faculty & Staff
Welcome! Whether you’re teaching, supporting, or managing at Georgia Southern, we’ve put together a guide to help you access the technology resources you’ll use most often. Don’t see what you’re looking for or need further assistance? Contact us—we’re here to help.
Whose Dashboard? Your Dashboard
MyGeorgiaSouthern is your one-stop shop for all things “Georgia Southern.” Access your pay and benefits, Folio, email, announcements, and other apps all in one place.
Get Connected
MyGeorgiaSouthern is your one-stop shop for all things “Georgia Southern.” Access your pay and benefits, Folio, email, announcements, and other apps all in one place.
Live the Suite Life
As a Google partner school, you have access to Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Docs, and more)—everything you need in one “suite” package.
Meet Virtually Anywhere
Zoom is our web conferencing solution for video, audio, and online collaboration. Use it for meetings, office hours, or class sessions.
Mobilize
The Georgia Southern App Store puts G Suite, Microsoft Office, Starbucks, Tapingo, and other campus/local services right in the palm of your hand.
Navigate Student
The EAB Navigate Student mobile application gives you convenient access to many services at Georgia Southern University. With access to your schedule, campus maps, and other applications, staying informed is as close as your fingertips.
Get Started
- Go to Google Play or the Apple App Store
- Search “Navigate Student” to download the app
- Once installed, search for “Georgia Southern”
- Use your MyGS username and password to login
Teaching & Learning Tools (Faculty)
- Folio (Learning Management System): Organize courses, deliver assignments, post announcements, and manage online classes.
- Instructional Technology: Access classroom response tools, smart classroom tech, and lecture capture.
- Faculty Center: Get support for online course development, training, and instructional design.
Research Resources (Faculty)
Need to conduct a survey or computational research? Use Qualtrics or connect with our Computational Research Support team. myGS login required.
Tutorials & Training
Not sure where to start? We’ve created a playlist of technology tutorials to guide you through our most common tools.
Secure Access for Remote Work
VPN (Virtual Private Network) allows remote access to campus resources through a secure, encrypted connection.
Eagle Card & EagleXpress
Your Eagle Card is more than just ID—it provides building access, dining, and payments through EagleXpress. Deposit money, get discounts, and use it at campus and community locations.
Software & Discounts
Faculty and staff have access to free and discounted software:
- Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Endnote, Kumo, and more
- vLab (Faculty/Staff): Access lab software from anywhere
- Discounts for personal hardware and software purchases
IT Purchasing
Need to purchase hardware or software for your department? Our IT team can help you find the right fit.
Extra for Staff
- EagleXpress for Staff: Manage your account via MyGeorgiaSouthern.
- Departmental Tech Purchasing: Contact your local technician or MyTechSupport team for help.