Faculty Activity Reporting

The Division of Academic Affairs is implementing an online Faculty Activity Reporting system to serve as UNC Charlotte’s secure, centralized platform for documenting teaching, research in all of its forms, creative activity and service.

The system will improve information flow between faculty, chairs and deans, making processes such as annual faculty evaluations easier. By allowing faculty to enter information once for use in annual evaluations, promotion and tenure documentation, post-tenure review and curriculum vitae preparation, the system is designed to reduce duplicative reporting.

Faculty are currently asked to report similar information in multiple places. The online Faculty Activity Reporting system creates a single that supports faculty work and institutional needs. It will change how information is shared, not what faculty is expected to report. All faculty will be expected to use the online system beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year.

This page provides an overview of the Faculty Activity Reporting implementation, the proposed timeline, related resources, frequently asked questions and updates.

proposed timeline

The system will roll out in stages throughout 2026, with upcoming milestones focused on data validation and onboarding:

  • May–July 2026: Data validation, with college points of contact and knowledge partners reviewing imported data and adding new data, and initial reports created and validated
  • August-October 2026: Official system launch, with in-person and online training sessions and resources available for faculty
  • November-December 2026: Annual evaluation process management training and resources will be made available for department chairs
  • December 2026-January 2027: Ongoing support for faculty preparing to complete their 2026 annual reviews
  • January-February 2027: Faculty data to support annual evaluations will be shared with chairs through the system

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We have put together a list of frequently asked Faculty Activity Reporting System questions, but this section may not cover every scenario. This list will be updated as we receive questions and prepare for the Faculty Activity Reporting System implementation. 

Please submit questions or concerns not addressed on this page to the Faculty Activity Reporting System Faculty Q&A log. The project team will review and provide responses via additional FAQs, project webpage updates, project communications, meeting presentations and/or direct communication.

What is the Faculty Activity Reporting system?

The Faculty Activity Reporting system is the University’s centralized, secure platform for documenting teaching, research, creative activity and service. It is designed to allow faculty to enter information once and use it for multiple purposes, including annual evaluations, promotion and tenure documentation, post-tenure review and curriculum vitae preparation.

Why is UNC Charlotte implementing a Faculty Activity Reporting system?

Faculty are currently asked to report similar information in multiple places. The Faculty Activity Reporting system is intended to reduce duplicative reporting by creating a single system for documenting faculty activity and supporting institutional needs.

What system will UNC Charlotte use for Faculty Activity Reporting?

UNC Charlotte will use Watermark’s web-based Faculty Success platform as the University’s Faculty Activity Reporting system.

Will the Faculty Activity Reporting system be required?

Yes. The Faculty Activity Reporting system will become the University’s required platform for faculty activity reporting. Beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year, faculty will use the system to share information with department chairs in support of the annual review process.

Will the Faculty Activity Reporting system change what I am expected to report?

No. The Faculty Activity Reporting system will change how information is collected and shared, not what faculty are expected to report.

What information will be included in the system?

The system will include faculty-provided information as well as data from a variety of on-campus and off-campus sources. Faculty will be able to maintain records of teaching, publications, presentations, service, awards and other professional accomplishments in one location.

How will the Faculty Activity Reporting system benefit faculty?

The system is intended to reduce duplicative reporting and improve information flow between faculty, chairs and deans. By maintaining information in one location, faculty can use the system to support annual evaluations and other documentation needs.

When will the Faculty Activity Reporting system launch?

The official system launch is planned for the 2026-2027 academic year, with implementation occurring in phases that include data validation, onboarding, training and support.

Will training and support be available?

Yes. Faculty will have access to training sessions, documentation and support resources before reporting deadlines and throughout implementation of the online system.

How will departments and colleges be involved in implementation?

Each academic college has a point of contact (usually an associate dean) working to ensure the system reflects its unique Faculty Activity Reporting needs. Additionally, department coaches will test the system and provide unit-specific feedback before the campuswide rollout.

Ongoing discussions will help determine required reporting fields at the University, college and department levels to ensure the system reflects the needs of academic units while maintaining consistency where appropriate.

Will faculty have input after the system is implemented?

Yes. Following implementation, the University plans to establish a faculty advisory board to provide ongoing oversight and feedback.

How is information in the Faculty Activity Reporting system protected?

The University requires a Data Protection Agreement for systems that store institutional information. Information within the Faculty Activity Reporting system is governed by those contractual requirements and protections. If ownership of the vendor were to change, the University would work to ensure appropriate agreements and protections remain in place.

training

Faculty will have access to training resources, documentation and support well in advance of reporting deadlines. Following implementation, the University plans to establish a faculty advisory board to provide ongoing oversight to ensure the system provides high-quality data and is responsive to evolving academic work.

Contact Us

Questions? Contact faculty-reporting@charlotte.edu.