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Faculty Activity Reporting System Live October 1

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Dear Faculty,

We are excited to announce that the Interfolio Faculty Activity Reporting (FAR) system is in its final stages of configuration and will soon be ready for faculty access as part of our phased implementation. Over the last several months, the implementation team has worked diligently to configure the system, migrate data from HuskyDM, and set up new integrations with our university systems.

Phase 1: Faculty Data Validation

On October 1, 2024, you will gain access to the system to review and validate your data. Please note, there are some known instances where data may be missing or incomplete due to historical issues with older systems. We encourage you to take this time to carefully review your information, particularly before the reporting periods in the spring. Additionally, you will need to review and accept data imported through Interfolio’s Data Services including sources like PubMed and SCOPUS. Our team will be available throughout the fall to troubleshoot and answer any questions you may have.

Phase 2: Building Administrative Reports

Throughout the fall semester, the implementation team will work to build and finalize institutional level templates such as forms for the PTR/PR process. We will also work with individual units to assist in building templates for any unique reporting needs.

Info Session & Training Opportunities

To help you navigate the new system, we are offering several opportunities for guidance:

  • Virtual Info Session: Join us on October 1 at 2:00pm for a virtual live overview of the system and Q&A. This session will be recorded and posted on our webpage for future reference. The session will be oriented for faculty users but is open to all to attend.
  • Interfolio Led Training Sessions: We will also be hosting two training sessions led by Interfolio experts. These sessions will focus on the faculty experience and user interface. Additional sessions will be offered in the future.
  • October 16: 2:00-3:00 pm
  • October 21: 12:00-1:00pm

To RSVP for any of the above sessions or to find more information and resources please visit the Interfolio @ UConn webpage. You may also reach out to interfolio@uconn.edu with any questions or for assistance from the implementation team.

We look forward to working with you during this transition and appreciate your patience as we continue to build out reporting features and administrative tools in Phase 2.

Academic Affairs Division Realignment Update

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Throughout the last year, the Provost’s Office has conducted a comprehensive review and reorganization of reporting units. The primary objectives of this realignment are to enhance operational efficiency, streamline processes, and reduce costs while simultaneously increasing revenue generation and improving student support services.

Key Components of the Reorganization:

  1. Creation of a Revenue-Sharing Hub: A centralized hub for revenue-sharing program support has been established under the leadership of the Vice Provost for Academic Operations. This hub consolidates units previously housed within the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL), with a renewed focus on increasing revenue through non-traditional learning opportunities. These include summer and winter programs, and continuing and professional education. CETL will now have the ability to concentrate its efforts on supporting faculty development and enhancing classroom learning.
  2. Investing in Advising: The reorganization brings together the advising services for the Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) and the Academic Center for Exploratory Students (ACES) under the Office of Undergraduate Advising. This integration is designed to provide non-traditional and exploratory students with enhanced advising services, with the goal of improving student retention and graduation rates.
  3. Bridging Academics and University Life: A new focus on undergraduate student success has been established through the creation of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Student Success position. This portfolio will serve as a home for units previously within Student Affairs, as well as several units within the Provost’s division that are instrumental in supporting students both academically and socially. The portfolio includes the Institute for Student Success, Student Athlete Success Program, Veteran’s Affairs, the Q-Center, the W-Center, and the Cultural Centers, among others. This integration aims to connect the social aspects of university life with the academic mission, providing holistic support to undergraduate students.

The full organizational chart is available on the Provost’s Office website.