Faculty Activity Reporting System

Welcome to FARS, Western Michigan University's newly implemented Faculty Activity Reporting System. FARS is an electronic vehicle for faculty portfolio management and reporting. It offers a convenient, user-friendly system for faculty to document their achievements in teaching, research, creative activities, and services. The data generated by the system are crucial for strategic planning and decision making in the future.

2023-24 Professional Activities Report (PAR) Submission

The 2023-24 Professional Activities Reports (PAR) are due on Oct. 15, 2024. This requirement is applied to full-time board-appointed ranked faculty.

Resources

To find instructions and Quick Start Guides on how to use FARS or other FARS resource materials, please click Resources.

Training

To find training schedule or register for a FARS training tailored for faculty; deans, chairs, and directors; and others, please click Training Schedule.

Login Information

FARS users can access the system through the GoWMU website. From the main page type "Faculty Activity Reporting System" in the search bar at the top of the page and click on the drop-down option. On the next page click on the Access FARS button using your Bronco NetID and password.

Alternatively, you can access FARS through the Faculty180 spotlight link found at the bottom of any Office of Institutional Research page.

Assistance / Help

Please email wmu-fars@wmich.edu for any questions you may have about FARS.