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Academic, Research and Engagement Management System
Frequently Asked Questions
Purpose and background
The K-State Academic, Research and Engagement Management System fulfills several critical needs: showcasing our faculty expertise, facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration, streamlining reporting processes and increasing visibility of K-State's scholarly impact. This platform helps tell K-State's research story better while making our expertise more accessible to external stakeholders.
This platform directly supports our Next-Gen K-State strategic plan by enhancing operational excellence, increasing research exposure, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, signaling that K-State is open for business, being a positive force for Kansas and promoting One K-State.
Faculty profile management
Faculty will have direct access to review, edit and manage their profiles. The system automatically imports data from publication databases, grants systems and other university data sources, requiring minimal manual entry.
The system will automatically import publications from major research databases including Scopus, Dimensions, MLA International Bibliography, PubMed and Crossref. It will also integrate with internal systems for teaching activities, grants and other scholarly outputs.
Yes, the system includes delegation features that allow you to assign profile management responsibilities to a designated colleague or staff member.
Data integration and collaboration
The platform includes features to discover potential collaborators based on research interests, expertise and project history. You can search by capability areas including water, biomanufacturing, arts, STEM, engagement and many more.
Data is collected from multiple sources including HR systems, course data, research databases, grant management systems and faculty-provided information. The system is designed to minimize manual data entry.
Training and support
Yes, comprehensive training will be available through multiple formats including in-person workshops, online tutorials and documentation. College-level superusers will also be trained to provide local support.
A dedicated support team will be established to assist with any questions or issues. Support will be available through email, help desk tickets and in-person consultations.