Faculty Activity Report (FAR)
Faculty Instructions
- Open a browser
PC Recommendations:- Internet Explorer 8 or later is recommended.
MAC Recommendations:- Firefox is recommended.
Other Recommendations:
- For a consistent experience with FAR, use same browser every time
- Go to https://moss.montevallo.edu/far and in the User name/Name box type your network username and in the Password box type your network password.
- Click OK.
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- After logging in you will see the FAR home page.
- Click the link on the left to go to the report for your college. You will only see the college to which you are assigned.
I login successfully but I don't see the link to the FAR for my college. What do I need to do?
- Contact your college. They will contact Technology Services to have you added to the FAR for their college.
How do I create my report for the first time?
- Click Add New item to create your report .
- A document will be created for you with the four main reporting categories.
- In the DEMOGRAPHICS category, type your name, select your rank and your
department/program and click the Save button to save your report.
- Once you click SAVE a report with your name will appear in the window.
How do I continue working on my report?
- To continue working on your report click on the arrow to the right of your name and click Edit Item.
- Show or Hide the category you want to work on. When you are done typing your information, hit the Save button.
Note: You can copy and paste from a Word document but depending on the browser you are using you might need to do some extra formatting once you have copied your text.
Where do I find instructions for each question?
- Each question contains its own instructions. You will see the instructions as you type your information. Only users using Internet Explorer will be able to export the Spreadsheet.
- Click the Action tab above your name and select Export to Spreadsheet.
Note: Mac users cannot export their report. Please contact
Technology Services
if you would like us to export the report for you.
Users using Windows 7 with Microsoft Office 2010
- If you see the message below click OK
- If you see the message below select Open or Save
- If you selected Open and see the message below click Enable
- If you selected Open you will be asked for your credentials.
Type them the same way you did it when you logged in.
(How
do I login to the
application)
Users using Windows XP with Microsoft Office 2007
- If you see the message below click Open or Save
- If you selected Open and see the message below click Enable
- If you selected Open you will be asked for your credentials.
Type them the same way you did it when you logged in.
(How
do I login to the
application)
- To print your report click on your name. The report will show in View mode. Use the Print command in your browser to print your report.
- It is recommended to use first the Print Preview to see the report before you print it. If the report doesn't look the way you want it you will need to adjust the Print View (Shrink to Fit to 100%) and the Print Layout (Portrait or Landscape). These option might be different depending on the browser you use.
How do I logout from the application?
- To logout click your username link (located in the top-right corner) and select Sign Out.
- Make sure to close completely all browser windows if
you are using a public computer.
Microsoft Office SharePoint Services will remember your credentials the next time you go to the site using the same computer.
