The Gateway feedback survey is now closed and all results have been compiled. Please visit the Gateway survey results page for further information.
Ranking of most useful features in an ideal research enterprise system
| Rank | Item | Ranking (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Integration with Waterloo's financial system | 88.0% |
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2 | Ability to track records through a system-wide workflow process (from initial application to closeout reports) | 87.9% |
| 3 | Ability to upload, store, and download documents | 86.8% |
| 4 | All members of research team (faculty, staff, students, etc.) can collaborate fully within the system | 86.5% |
| 5 | Data integration from internal and external sources (i.e. Canadian Common CV, internal merit reports, etc.) | 85.3% |
| 6 | Delegation of approval, if warranted | 82.4% |
| 7 | Researcher profiles able to auto-populate to internal and external sources | 80.8% |
| 8 | Searchable funding opportunities database | 80.7% |
| 9 | In-depth reporting tool for canned and ad-hoc reports including research activity, publications, and citations | 79.4% |
| 10 | External team members can also collaborate within the system | 79.3% |
| 11 | A customizable, graphic dashboard displaying most important and up-to-date information | 77.8% |
| 12 | Ability to generate automatic and ad hoc reminders for research teams and other campus contacts | 77.6% |
| 13 | Mobile friendly (smart phones, tablets, etc.) | 63.1% |