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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:black">Dear Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:black">I am thrilled to announce the official launch of Academic Analytics! As of March 31, 2025, Faculty Insight profiles are live and research work is discoverable globally via the External
Discovery tools.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:black">As I shared in my
</span><u><span style="color:#1155CC"><a href="https://insideucr.ucr.edu/announcements/2025/03/13/academic-analytics-tools-launch-soon" target="_blank" title="https://insideucr.ucr.edu/announcements/2025/03/13/academic-analytics-tools-launch-soon"><span style="color:#1155CC">March
13 update</span></a></span></u><span style="color:black">, Academic Analytics is a powerful platform designed to enhance our research community's visibility, facilitate collaboration, and streamline access to funding opportunities. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:black">The launch of this research tool would not have been possible without the dedication and hard work of many individuals. On behalf of the Executive Sponsors, I extend my sincere gratitude
to the faculty who participated in the pilot programs, providing invaluable feedback that shaped the delivery of this tool. I also want to thank the project team for their tireless efforts in configuring the system, developing training materials, and ensuring
a smooth launch.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:black">Faculty profiles are customizable. You have the ability to edit individual items, report an issue with an item, or adjust visibility settings. Please refer to the "</span><u><span style="color:#003DA5"><a href="https://scribehow.com/shared/Viewing_and_Updating_Profile_and_Activities_Information_on_the_Faculty_Insight_Page__mw-DNJz0Sjux3Ea2ED_wqA" target="_blank" title="https://scribehow.com/shared/Viewing_and_Updating_Profile_and_Activities_Information_on_the_Faculty_Insight_Page__mw-DNJz0Sjux3Ea2ED_wqA"><span style="color:#003DA5">access
and customize your Faculty Insight profile</span></a></span></u><span style="color:black">" guidance. Additional guidance can be found in the
</span><u><span style="color:#003DA5"><a href="https://fi.academicanalytics.com/support/login" target="_blank" title="https://fi.academicanalytics.com/support/login"><span style="color:#003DA5">Academic Analytics knowledge base</span></a></span></u><span style="color:black">.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:black">If you have not already done so, I encourage you to log in and explore the capabilities of Academic Analytics. Training resources and support materials are available on the project webpage:
</span><u><span style="color:#1155CC"><a href="https://research.ucr.edu/academic-analytics" title="https://research.ucr.edu/academic-analytics">research.ucr.edu/academic-analytics</a></span></u><span style="color:black">. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:black">I am excited to see the value this platform will bring to our research community.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:black">Please contact
</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white"><a href="mailto:ucr_aa_support@ucr.edu" title="mailto:ucr_aa_support@ucr.edu">ucr_aa_support@ucr.edu</a></span><span style="color:black">, with any additional concerns or questions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:black">I am excited to see the value this platform will bring to our research community.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:black">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:black">Rodolfo H. Torres<br>
Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development<br>
Distinguished Professor of Mathematics<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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