Academic Analytics at UCR

UCR is committed to supporting and showcasing the research accomplishments of our faculty. To that end, our campus has invested in Academic Analytics, a higher education tool that showcases faculty research activity, assists in faculty collaboration, and facilitates access to grant opportunities.

Executive Sponsors

Elizabeth Watkins

Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor
Professor, Department of History

Rodolfo H. Torres

Vice Chancellor,
Research and Economic Development
Distinguished Professor of Mathematics

Charles E. Greer

Associate Vice Chancellor,
Research Administration & Compliance

Benefits for Faculty

Academic Analytics offers several advantages designed to support faculty in advancing their research and professional network:

Enhanced Visibility and Impact

Increase your visibility among peers and industry partners.

Access to Funding Opportunities

Explore and connect with potential funding sources that align with your research interests and expertise.

Collaboration and Networking

Discover new partnerships with researchers and industry experts worldwide, promoting interdisciplinary projects and increasing collaboration opportunities.

Customizable Profiles

Tailor your profile to highlight your achievements and interests, ensuring the information presented is accurate and impactful.

Feature Highlights

Faculty Insight

Faculty Insight offers data-driven analysis of your academic and research activities, which you can use to identify opportunities for greater visibility of your work, as well as locate faculty within and outside of the university whose research complements yours for potential interdisciplinary projects.

External Discovery

External Discovery connects faculty with a global network of experts and research institutions, expanding opportunities for collaboration and partnership beyond UCR.

What to Expect Next

Fall 2024

A group of faculty were invited to pilot the tool and provide feedback. This feedback will be crucial in refining the platform for broader rollout.

Winter 2025

As a first step, all faculty will have access to their Faculty Insight profile and will be encouraged to review, customize, or opt-out if they choose. As a second step, all faculty will be able to preview their External Discovery site and determine what information they want visible.

Spring 2025

External Discovery sites will be promoted publicly, showcasing faculty expertise and facilitating collaboration opportunities

Support Resources

Once available, this page will be updated to include detailed support resources to help faculty members customize their profiles and leverage the tool’s full potential. These resources will include step-by-step guidance and live training events.
During this implementation phase, questions about Academic Analytics can be submitted to ucr_aa_support@ucr.edu.

FAQs

Who will have access to my profile?

Initially, only you and other Faculty Insight users (The exception is UCR-provided grant data, which will only be viewable by fellow UCR users). Public views will be findable/promoted starting Spring 2025, but you can customize or opt out.
How can I customize my profile?

Detailed guides and live training will be available soon. Faculty will have the option to adjust visibility, update achievements, and refine information.
Can I opt out?

Yes, faculty members can choose to opt out if they prefer not to display their information publicly. It should be noted, however, that your fellow UCR faculty will be able to view your information.
How do I connect with industry partners through the tool?

Industry Insight offers a feature to identify and connect with potential partners based on your research focus.
How is this different from UCR Profiles (profiles.ucr.edu)?

UCR Profiles shares some similarities with Academic Analytics’ External Discovery product. A fundamental difference, however, is that, unlike the case of the UCR Profiles, the data will now be searchable by name, area of research, key words, etc. Another difference is the way in which data is collected. Academic Analytics utilizes numerous data sources to curate a comprehensive faculty profile. This means that faculty should no longer have to manually and proactively update their profiles. Instead, faculty will simply need to react to the information collected to ensure their profile accurately and effectively represents them and their work. The project team is currently exploring the integration of Academic Analytics with UCR Profiles.