Log in to Interfolio, navigate to the Cases tab and select the assigned case. You can view submitted materials, evaluation criteria and submit recommendations.
Interfolio Promotion and Tenure Resources for Committee Members
Members of a department, school, college or university Faculty Senate Personnel Committee who are responsible for reviewing a faculty candidate's promotion and/or tenure case.
Committee members in Interfolio have basic permissions within the system. They can view a candidate's packet, download documents (if allowed) and leave comments (also if allowed) on the particular case they have access to.
Committee Member Self-paced Training
This self-paced, interactive course covers the different tools and functionality within the Interfolio RPT platform to use while reviewing a case.
Estimated time to complete: 20 minutes
Committee Member Live Training
To supplement available self-paced training, live NIU-specific Interfolio training will be scheduled for those who will be using the Interfolio system during the 2026-2027 cycle. Details to register are available below and recordings will be posted for on-demand viewing.
Using Interfolio as a Committee Member UPDATED
Interfolio training for faculty personnel committee members
This Interfolio training session provides faculty who serve as sabbatical or promotion and tenure committee members with the information and skills needed to participate effectively in the Interfolio review process. Participants will learn about their responsibilities as reviewers, how to access and evaluate assigned cases within Interfolio, and best practices for maintaining confidentiality and conducting fair, ethical reviews. The session will also highlight available support resources and answer common questions to help reviewers navigate the system with confidence. The same session is being offered on both 8/20 and 9/11 and a recording will be available afterward.
Register to attend:
Committee Member Frequently Asked Questions
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, case downloads are enabled at NIU. Downloads are permitted for the entire packet, meaning all materials—excluding videos and web links—can be downloaded either as a ZIP file or a PDF. Committee members can also download individual documents or all documents together directly from the document reader. Learn more here: Download Case Materials.
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.
Have more questions?
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.
Get Help
Interfolio Scholar Services
For technical issues with Interfolio, Interfolio Scholar Services provides live support by phone or email Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.– 7:00 p.m. CT.
833-844-2118
interfolio-support@elsevier.com
Interfolio at NIU
For questions about NIU polices and procedures related to the preparation and review of promotion and tenure or sabbatical materials, please contact leadership at your department / school, college, or the Office of the Provost. Questions best addressed by the Office of the Provost can be directed to interfolio@niu.edu.