An Interview with the University of Michigan College of Engineering
The University of Michigan College of Engineering, home to over 500 faculty and a student body exceeding 9,500, undertook a major digital transformation with SmartPath in 2016. Previously, crucial processes like appointments and promotions were managed with paper-based casebooks, causing
Mountain Pass Solutions Achieves a Fifth Year of Strong Revenue Growth, Driving Innovation and Market Expansion
Ypsilanti, MI – Jan 15, 2025 – Mountain Pass SolutionsTM, a leading provider of faculty information system solutions, today announced 2024 to be another year of impressive revenue growth that anchored a five year compound annual growth rate of over
Key Trends for Faculty Affairs Professionals to Watch
As we look ahead to the second half of 2024, my team and I have identified several critical trends that we believe will impact faculty affairs leaders. These trends are poised to shape the landscape of higher education, influencing strategic
The Art of Listening to Your Customers
"Nothing I say this day will teach me anything. So if I'm going to learn, I must do it by listening." – Larry King Nobody will ever object to the advice that you need to listen to your customers. But it’s
What can SmartPath do for you?
Thinking about making a change in the way you manage faculty data and automate faculty processes? The idea of deploying a new system can be daunting. But we’ve seen over and over that once people get a taste of the
The Evolution of Faculty Data Management
Panic. That’s how many of the faculty affairs professionals we speak to describe the situation when their Dean asks for a report on faculty data for a meeting they have the next day. For many institutions, this seemingly simple request
Attacking Operational Inefficiency Through a Faculty Information System: A Path to Streamlined Academic Operations
When implemented, a Faculty Information System (FIS) presents an excellent opportunity for academic institutions to streamline their operations, improve efficiency, and enhance collaboration. Through this system, an organization can identify and address existing operational inefficiencies, ensuring that the FIS implementation
Preparing for a Faculty Information System Implementation: Key Steps for Success
Implementing a Faculty Information System (FIS) is a significant undertaking that requires careful planning, collaboration, preparation, and vendor coordination. A well-executed implementation process sets the stage for a smooth transition, ensures needs are met, maximizes the benefits of the FIS,
Deciding on the Best Faculty Information System for Your Needs: A Guide to Empowering Academic Operations
Implementing a Faculty Information System (FIS) can revolutionize how academic institutions manage faculty information, streamline administrative processes, and enhance collaboration. However, choosing the right FIS is a critical decision that requires careful consideration of specific needs, functionalities, and long-term goals.
Why “Build Your Own” when you can quickly deploy SmartPath?
SmartPath was built to provide you with the flexibility of a handcrafted solution without compromising the benefits of an off-the-shelf software. Institutions require a comprehensive solution that is tailored to their unique data, process, and integration needs, however, building your