FlashFolio Questions

How do voting faculty view and submit faculty files?

During the evaluation cycle, FlashFolio support will accept invitations to speak to voting faculty on using the FlashFolio system to complete evaluations. The document titled "Faculty Council Vote" outlines this process and can be downloaded from the Training Documents web page which can be accessed through your FlashFolio dashboard Announcements section. Group and individual appointments are available upon request. Email flashfoliosupport@kent.edu to schedule an appointment.

Who should be contacted in regard to RTP policy and procedures?

These questions should be directed to Vanessa Courie vcourie@kent.edu in Faculty Affairs.

How can faculty access the FlashFolio system?

After faculty log into FlashLine, FlashFolio can be located on the "Faculty & Advisors" menu item on the left, at the top right of the "Faculty Dashboard" tab. 

FlashFolio is also available under the "Resources" tab of the "Faculty Dashboard."

Screenshot of Flashline for Flashfolio Access
Will faculty have to complete FlashFolio training in order to access the system?

We will have several FlashFolio training options available to faculty, staff, and administrators. However, training is not a requirement in order to access the system. FlashFolio is available through FlashLine on the Faculty and Advisors tab. Administrative rights with in FlashFolio will only be granted if a user has completed a FlashFolio training session.

When was the decision made to change to the FlashFolio system?

After consultation with the ad hoc committee, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Todd Diacon made the official announcement on February 23, 2015.

What company supports the FlashFolio system?

The company is Interfolio.  Kent State University will refer to the customized system as FlashFolio.

What happened to all faculty data related to faculty personnel actions located within the retired FolioWeb system?

Kent State University personnel and Interfolio personnel have worked as a team to migrate faculty data related to personnel actions from the former system to the FlashFolio system so that former files and actions are readily accessible.

Will FlashFolio training sessions be available for faculty, staff, and administrators?

Yes, a well-coordinated training schedule will be announced and updated at the FlashFolio Training Schedules web page (Upcoming Training | Kent State University). Training documentation is located on the Training Documents web page (Training Documents | Kent State University). Please contact flashfoliosupport@kent.edu to schedule an individual training session.

If I have a question about FlashFolio, who do I contact?

Support is available by emailing flashfoliosupport@kent.edu