University Of Central Arkansas Uark #RFI26-001

University of Arkansas Fayetteville Requests Information on Faculty Information System Solutions

The University of Arkansas Fayetteville (UAF) is seeking information from vendors about Faculty Information System (FIS) solutions to modernize and streamline faculty management processes. - Government Buyer: - University of Arkansas Fayetteville (UAF), Office of the Provost - Products/Services Requested: - Faculty Information System (FIS) software to support: - Faculty activity reporting - Annual reviews - Promotion and tenure workflows - Faculty workload tracking - Lifecycle management - Related administrative processes - Implementation and support services, including onboarding, training, data migration, integration, and change management - Integration Requirements: - Must integrate with existing platforms: Workday, Microsoft Entra SSO, 25LivePro, Wordpress, Modern Campus CMS, Blackboard Evaluate, and Streamlyne - Technical and Compliance Requirements: - Robust reporting and analytics - Mobile compatibility - Accessibility (WCAG 2.2 compliance) - Security compliance (GDPR, FERPA, SOC 2, ISO) - Flexible customization for unit-level needs - Additional Information Requested: - System architecture - User and access management - Workflow customization - Analytics capabilities - Security features - Implementation support - Pricing models - References from similar higher education institutions - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - No contract will be awarded directly from this RFI; this is for market research only

Description

This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the University of Arkansas Fayetteville for the potential implementation of a Faculty Information System (FIS). The RFI seeks information from knowledgeable parties about FIS solutions that support faculty activity reporting, promotion and tenure workflows, annual reviews, and other faculty lifecycle management functions. The university is interested in enhanced functionality to support a large, decentralized academic environment with diverse unit-level needs. Responses are due by July 23, 2027, and no contract will be awarded directly from this RFI.

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