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
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
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
Case Study: Driving Operational Efficiency in Faculty Affairs
What is the problem? A highly ranked dental school was inundated with inefficient processes like appointing, credentialing, and onboarding faculty and staff. They also lacked a central data repository for faculty and their accomplishments. Together, it created much difficulty hiring and
Faculty Information System Evaluation Tool (A Buying Guide)
Wondering what you should look for in a faculty affairs management solution? Check out our comparison of criteria and key questions for evaluating the right faculty management software to fit the needs of your institution. Preview the Faculty Buying Guide Download the guide (PDF)
Questions to Ask When Automating Faculty Workflow Processes
Configurability is critical in new technology adoption: Most faculty affairs offices are looking for ways to make a big impact on quality and efficiency and to do it as quickly and cost-effectively as possible. Hence an investment in a new technology. But
Automating Appointment, Promotion & Tenure Processes
According to a recent AACU survey, over 70% of college presidents anticipate revenue losses of 10% or more. So, is now really the right time to consider automating your appointment, promotion, and tenure processes? We’ve all seen the stats. And most