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
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.
Case Study – Faculty Evaluations in a Remote Setting
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Making the Decision to Implement an FIS
Making the Decision to Implement a Faculty Information System When managing faculty affairs processes, do you find yourself continuing to deal with endless paper, lengthy spreadsheets, and numerous voicemails? Is the phone persistently ringing with people asking for status requests? Talk
What is a Faculty Information System?
At its core, a Faculty Information System (FIS) is a complete and flexible solution for managing the complex workflow and data needs associated with faculty. It’s a solution for driving consistency, efficiency, and transparency - something that is desperately needed
Configurability
Ask any Faculty Information System (FIS) vendor if their system is configurable and you will probably be told that it is. To some degree, all FIS’s are, however, what does "configurable" really mean, and how does that impact your higher
Automating Faculty Processes Through a Workflow Solution
Automating faculty processes through a workflow solution is a wonderful thing. Imagine a workday where you are not managing any paper, phone calls requesting status information are reduced to a minimum, processes move quicker, and first-time quality prevents issues from