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Using Online Faculty Directories: Faculty Concerns Along With
Benefits
Kathryn Baker Parks
Director of Academic Information
Sam M. Walton College of Business
University of Arkansas
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The Traditional Approach
Department of Music | J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences | University of
Arkansas
Update My Profile Page!!!
Faculty Web Developer
Sure, once I get to the rest of the requests.
Where does the data come from?
Directory
Research Interests
Teaching Interests Bio
Photo
Education
Links
Social Media
Articles
Honors
Modern Directories
Solution: Web Services
User Controlled Data
A Better Way
Faculty (and staff) can update directory information in real time by logging into Activity Insight.
Benefits: Instant Updates, Time Savings For Administrative Staff, Up-To-Date Information
Giving Users A Choice
Cons of User Controlled Data
Typos! Consistency Unenthusiastic Users
Solutions
Typos Periodic Review of Data
Consistency Clear College Branding Document Plan Your Database Structure Add Formatting Consistency With Code
Solutions – Unenthusiastic Users
I don’t do data entry!!!
“Don’t persuade, defend or interrupt. Be curious, be conversational, be
real. And listen.” –Elizabeth Lesser
Solutions – Uncooperative Users
Find energetic new users. Let them share their excitement and knowledge with colleagues.
Listen to user concerns. Be flexible. Be conversational. Share your excitement. Provide one-on-one training.
What’s Next?
Future Online Directory Updates
Single Data Source: Eliminate Deans Office Database and incorporate into Activity Insight
Add Staff to Activity Insight for online directory purposes
Export Additional Data: current classes taught, office hours, secondary contact, additional social media links.
Kathryn Baker [email protected](479) 575-6090kbakerparks (twitter)
Don’t persuade, defend or
interrupt. Be curious, be
conversational, be real. And listen.”
-Elizabeth Lesser
