Activity Insight

Activity Insight, developed by Watermark Insights, is a faculty activity reporting and accreditation management solution designed to streamline the collection, management, and reporting of faculty data. This platform is suitable for higher education institutions of all sizes, including small colleges, universities, and large research institutions. Activity Insight caters to a range of professionals and industries, including higher education institutions, faculty members, academic administrators, accreditation committees, and institutional research offices.

Key Features

Faculty Activity Reporting: According to the vendor, Activity Insight provides a centralized platform for faculty members to track and report their teaching, research, and service activities. Faculty can input and update their activities, such as courses taught, publications, grants, presentations, committee service, and more. The system allows for organization and categorization of activities, making it simple for faculty to generate reports.

Accreditation Management: According to the vendor, Activity Insight streamlines the process of collecting and managing data for accreditation purposes. The system helps institutions gather the necessary information and evidence required for accreditation reports and self-studies. It provides tools to create customizable reports that demonstrate compliance with accreditation standards and showcase institutional effectiveness.

Customizable Dashboards and Reports: Activity Insight offers customizable dashboards that provide a snapshot of faculty activities and institutional data. Institutions can create personalized reports and visualizations to track and analyze faculty productivity, engagement, and impact. The system allows for the generation of various types of reports, including annual faculty activity reports, promotion and tenure dossiers, and accreditation reports.

Integration with Existing Systems: According to the vendor, Activity Insight integrates with existing systems, such as Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Student Information Systems (SIS), to streamline data collection and reduce duplicate entry. The integration enables automatic data capture from these systems, making it easier for faculty to input and track their activities. It also aims to ensure data accuracy and consistency across multiple platforms.

Faculty Collaboration and Peer Review: Activity Insight facilitates collaboration among faculty members by allowing them to share and collaborate on activities and reports. The system supports peer review processes, enabling faculty to review and provide feedback on each other's work. Faculty can easily request and receive input from colleagues, enhancing the quality and accuracy of their reports.

Calendar Integration and Reminders: According to the vendor, Activity Insight integrates with popular calendar systems, such as Outlook and Google Calendar, to automatically capture events and activities. The system sends reminders and notifications to faculty members, ensuring they stay on track with data entry and reporting deadlines. Calendar integration helps faculty manage their schedules and aims to ensure accurate and up-to-date reporting.

Data Security and Privacy: According to the vendor, Activity Insight prioritizes data security and privacy, aiming to protect sensitive faculty and institutional data. The system follows best practices and employs the latest technologies to safeguard data at all times. Watermark, the vendor of Activity Insight, says it is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all user data.

User Support and Training: Activity Insight provides comprehensive user support and training resources to ensure faculty and administrators can effectively use the system. The vendor offers training webinars, workshops, and certifications to help users become proficient in using the software. Technical support is available 24/7 through email, phone, and self-service options.