Streamlining Academic Review Processes at UC San Diego

This case study details the implementation of Interfolio Review, Promotion & Tenure (RPT) and Interfolio Faculty Activity Reporting (FAR) at the University of California, San Diego. The objective of these systems is to streamline academic review processes for faculty and administrators across multiple schools and colleges. The transition from paper to electronic systems has significantly reduced administrative burdens, allowing faculty to manage their academic profiles more efficiently. The introduction of a transparency dashboard has improved communication regarding the status of academic reviews, providing faculty with real-time insights into their files. The case study also discusses how the integration of data from various sources into a centralized database supports specialized programs and enhances operational efficiency. The institution has reported substantial savings of approximately $1.66 million annually due to these improvements, highlighting the positive impact on both faculty workload and administrative processes.