Nicholas Ladish
Nicholas Ladish
(316) 312-5681
Educational Background:
Bachelors Degree: Political Science, Fort Hays State University
Master's Degree: Political Leadership & Public Service, Fort Hays State University
Doctoral Degree: Public Administration, currently in progress, West Chester University
Certificate: Grant Writing & Program Evaluation, Fort Hays State University
About Nicholas:
Hello, my name is Nicholas Ladish and I am an online Political Science Professor for FHSU Online. In addition to teaching for FHSU, I also teach a couple of courses for Barton Community College. I have 2 children. Prior to teaching, I worked as a Regional Field Director for a U.S. Senate campaign, and as a Field Director & Campaign Advisor on two U.S. Congressional campaigns. I am a proud graduate of FHSU and feel honored to teach for my Alma mater! Outside of politics and education, my interests include music (I am a songwriter and play 5 instruments: guitar, drums, bass, piano & trombone), Kansas City Chiefs football, Kansas City Royals baseball, and Oklahoma Sooner football. My sons and I enjoy traveling, camping, amateur astronomy, jamming on our many instruments, and attending church.
Classes Taught:
American Government (both 8 & 16 week classes)
Interest Groups and Lobbying
Political Behavior
Everyday Politics: Serving the Greater Good
Urban Politics
Media Politics
State & Local Government
Political Communication
Research Interests:
Voter behavior in campaigns & elections, political socialization in the United States, impact of educational funding in state & local school districts, campaigns & elections,
The role of media and its influence in both campaigns & legislating.