Log in to Interfolio, navigate to the Cases tab and select the assigned case. You can view submitted materials, evaluation criteria and submit recommendations.
This quick guide provides step-by-step instructions for NIU department chairs, department / college personnel committee chairs, and deans reviewing faculty promotion and tenure cases in Interfolio Review, Promotion & Tenure (RPT). It highlights what you need to know to fulfill your role effectively and in alignment with NIU policies.
As a committee manager (committee chair, department chair / school director, or dean), you are expected to:
The minimum required review requirements for individuals with committee manager access within the case review steps are as follows:
Log in to Interfolio, navigate to the Cases tab and select the assigned case. You can view submitted materials, evaluation criteria and submit recommendations.
While you cannot annotate directly on submitted documents, you can add private notes (visible only to you) for committee discussions when viewing within the Interfolio document reader.
Yes, faculty review policies and criteria remain the same. Interfolio simply facilitates digital access to materials. Reviewers should follow NIU’s established evaluation procedures.
Access may be restricted once your committee’s review stage is complete. Check with the case manager if you need to reference materials later.
Email interfolio@niu.edu and a member of our Interfolio at NIU team will be back in touch as soon as possible!
NOTE: You must log in using your NIU Account ID and password.
Call, email, or chat with the Interfolio Scholar Services team with any technical questions. Live support is available Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. CT.
833-844-2118
interfolio-support@elsevier.com
Email the Interfolio at NIU team with any questions about the faculty promotion and tenure submission and review process using Interfolio.