Find available Interfolio training below, either NIU-specific or generally offered by Interfolio.
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. Currently available details for the first of these trainings are provided below and recordings will be posted for on-demand viewing.
Interfolio training for personnel committee chairs, department chairs / school directors, and deans
This Interfolio training session is intended for academic leaders and faculty (ie: personnel committee chairs, department chairs / school directors, and deans) who serve as committee managers for sabbatical or promotion and tenure review process within Interfolio. Participants will gain a clear understanding of their responsibilities, learn how to navigate assigned cases and complete required review steps, and explore tools that help support an efficient and successful review process. The training will also introduce available resources and support channels to help committee managers confidently fulfill their role throughout the review cycle. The same session is being offered on both 8/14 and 9/8 and a recording will be available afterward.
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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.
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Learn more about the features and steps for getting started with Interfolio through these available self-paced trainings.
This self-paced, interactive course provides a step-by-step guide for preparing and submitting your materials for an upcoming review.
Audience: Faculty Candidate
Estimated time to complete: 30 minutes
This self-paced, interactive course covers the different tools and functionality within the Interfolio RPT platform to use while reviewing a case.
Audience: Committee Member
Estimated time to complete: 20 minutes
This self-paced, interactive course covers management of review committees and cases, and reporting options using Interfolio RPT.
Audience: Committee Manager
Estimated time to complete: 30 minutes
This self-paced, interactive course covers the various administrative settings, creation of templates, creation and management of review committees and cases, and the reporting options using Interfolio RPT.
Audience: Unit Administrator Case Manager
Estimated time to complete: 45 minutes
Note: You must log in using your NIU Account ID and password.
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
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.