Getting Started

What is Modern Campus CMS?

Modern Campus CMS (Content Management System) is the official tool web editors use to make changes to the APSU website. It provides an easy-to-use editing method for non-technical users, ensuring all information shared with the community is accurate and up-to-date.

Each department across campus has one or more editors responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of their website's information.

Account & Access

How to Request an Account

Eligibility: Full-time faculty and staff are eligible for a CMS account with their supervisor's approval.

Note: Students, including Graduate Assistants are not allowed to edit the APSU website.
Process: To request an account, please email Jacob Culwell, Campus Webmaster, at culwellj@apsu.edu.
In your request, please include:
1. The area (or areas) of the APSU website you will need access to edit.
2. Your supervisor CC'd on the email for approval. (Alternatively, a supervisor may email this request directly on behalf of their employee.)

Mandatory Training

All new users are required to attend mandatory CMS training. We offer two options:

In-person sessions: Held at the start of each Fall and Spring semester.
1-on-1 Zoom training: A virtual session (approx. 1 hour) that can be scheduled to fit your needs.

Important: Failure to attend or schedule your training will result in your account being locked until the training is completed.

Log In Credentials

When logging in you will be directed to our single sign-on (SSO) page. Log in using your APSU credentials.

Username: The first part of your email address (before the @ symbol).
Password: The same password you use for your APSU email and other services.

Modern Campus CMS Dashboard Login

Account Troubleshooting

Locked Account: If your account gets locked after too many failed login attempts, please email culwellj@apsu.edu to have it unlocked.
Password Updates: If you have recently updated your main APSU password, you must use that new password to log into the CMS.
Browser Passwords: If your browser is set to remember passwords, please remember to update your stored password in the browser after you change your APSU password.

Browser & Adblocker Setup

Recommended Browsers

We recommend using one of the following browsers for the best editing experience:

Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Microsoft Edge

(Safari is not recommended due to how it handles the adblocker extension required for on-campus use.)

Adblocker Requirement (On-Campus Network Only)

Why is an adblocker required?

In April 2023, the State of Tennessee passed a law that blocks state networks (including the APSU network) from connecting to TikTok’s website. Our website includes code that connects to TikTok to track traffic and assess ad performance.

When you are on the APSU network, the site attempts to connect to TikTok but fails due to the firewall. This causes a long delay that prevents the CMS login link (the copyright symbol) from working correctly.

To resolve this, we recommend adding an adblocker to your browser. This stops the connection attempt and allows the login link to load instantly.

Note: This is only required when you are connected to the APSU network.

How to Install (Adblocker Ultimate)

We recommend Adblocker Ultimate. Please use the links below to install it on your preferred browser: