There is a wide consensus that the technology supporting the electronic CV is due for an overhaul.
Based on a word processing document, the current interface involves a highly manual and labor intensive effort to update. Revising CVs quickly and easily is not possible, costing precious time for faculty members who are applying to granting agencies that require different formats. The data security of our current system is also not as strong as it needs to be.
The Provost has asked Dr. Erika Kustra, Associate Vice-President, Academic and Ms. Anne Mullen, Academic Initiatives Officer for the Office of the Provost, to lead an effort to find a twenty-first century solution.
There are several promising alternatives. These systems, which have been adopted across leading universities in Canada, offer greater ease of use, smooth reformatting for granting agencies as well as tenure and promotion processes, and enhanced data security. This initiative also aligns with the Aspire foundational commitment cited above to improve institutional processes. Dr. Kustra is assembling a representative team and will report to the Senate as updates are available.