Handling limited submissions in academic institutions can sometimes feel like a tricky and time-consuming puzzle. Administrators need to minimize the time they spend on administrative tasks by standardizing and streamlining their process using tools that help them get more done, more quickly. This was the exciting topic of a recent Peer Spotlight Webinar, where Tanya Volkert from the University of California, Berkeley, shared her valuable tips on how to manage limited submissions effectively with InfoReady.
Tanya Volkert, who manages limited submissions at UC Berkeley, happily shared her wealth of experience in a recent webinar. Having successfully updated manual administrative tasks at two different institutions. Tanya offered some great insights into how efficient the InfoReady platform can be. Tanya pointed out how handy templates are for managing limited submissions, showing how a well-crafted template can really save time and effort. By using a template that needs just a few tweaks for each competition, she can easily handle a large number of submissions.
One of the fun challenges with limited submissions is how the number of competitions and the buzz they create on campus can change. Tanya shared that she often gets to post several competitions each week, and sometimes even every day, depending on the funding opportunities that pop up. Being able to quickly post and smoothly manage these competitions is super important. InfoReady makes this a breeze by offering tools to track applications, assign tasks, and gather follow-up reports. This not only cuts down on the time spent on admin tasks but also makes the whole submission process run like a well-oiled machine.
Tanya shared tips on using invisible fields to capture data for reporting, handling late submissions, and managing reviewer feedback. Tanya's systematic approach and experience with InfoReady showcased how this platform can transform the management of limited submissions, making it a valuable tool for academic institutions looking to optimize their processes.
Tanya Volkert's insights from the webinar really shine a light on how InfoReady can make life easier for different departments in academic institutions. As universities look for smarter ways to handle their admin tasks, platforms like InfoReady are sure to be key players in shaping the future of academic administration.
