September News & Info

Getting to Know InfoReady

InfoReady is widely associated with research, used by over half of Carnegie R1 institutions and more than 225 institutions globally. It streamlines and organizes research activities for institutions of all sizes. However, many also use InfoReady for non-research purposes across various campus departments. Initially adopted for managing specific research processes, its flexibility and ease of use quickly make it valuable for other submission and review processes campus-wide. Read on to get to know InfoReady a little better. https://blog.inforeadycorp.com/post/getting-to-know-infoready

Peer Spotlight on Ball State University

September 19, 2024 | 1:00pm ET

Learn how James Klenner, MSc, MPH, MPA, RBP, CBSP , Associate Director of Research Integrity and Biosafety Officer at Ball State University uses InfoReady to manage IRB, and other processes efficiently and effectively. Register now.

Peer Spotlight on Yale School of Medicine

October 3, 2024 | 1:00pm ET

Join Lorinda Weaver from Yale School of Medicine and InfoReady's Sarah Yecke in a live working session where they show how to transform prior pilot and limited submission competitions into the new Form Designer Template. They will share things to think about when launching a new cycle and talk through options to help you make the most of the upgraded feature functionality. Register now .

Tracking Notes on Applications

Depending on the complexity of your workflow, administrators may need to track conversations, updates, or other notes about an application as it moves through the process. InfoReady has two options for different scenarios: the Application Notes feature and hidden fields. Learn more.?

The specific Application Notes feature has been used for years to track quick private notes and files shared between administrators. It works well for jotting down potential reviewers for assigning later or maintaining original documents if current ones are replaced. However, these notes don’t appear in Excel reports or PDFs in the platform.?

If you need to be able to export your notes, then using hidden fields with the newer Form Designer template may be a better fit. This method allows administrators to fill out any fields or add files to the original application that applicants do not see. In addition to showing in reports, data entered this way can also be shown to reviewers, making it a good way to pass on administrative details during the review process. It also works well for being able to sort quickly for actions later, such as tracking waitlists.?

Upcoming Conferences

The InfoReady team will be busy on the road for October. If you're attending one of these conferences, stop by the InfoReady booth to say hi and grab a fun giveaway!

FL-RDA Annual Conference , October 7-8, Tallahassee, FL

Leadership in Higher Ed , October 10-12, Orlando, FL

AACI/CCAF Annual Meeting , October 20-22, Chicago, IL

EDUCAUSE Annual Conference , October 21-24, San Antonio, TX

Society of Research Administrators Int'l Annual Meeting , October 27-30, Chicago, IL

National Council of Honors Colleges Annual Meeting , October 30-November 3, Kansas City, MO

2024 Best iPhone Photos?

Take a few minutes to pause and savor these impressive photos taken with various iPhones in the IPPA 2024 Awards gallery . Perhaps you'll be inspired to enter next year's competition. Or more likely, upgrade your phone.