SUPERVISOR & FACULTY RESOURCES
Boise State University Raptor Research Center (RRC)
Embedded Files
GENERAL REFERENCE
GENERAL REFERENCE
RRC Living Reference Documents
RRC Living Reference Documents
Access to some working documents is restricted to raptor faculty and RRC administration.
RRC Google Shared Drive - most of the following quick link documents and shared work documents are found within this drive
RRC Budgets & Appropriations - working documents on the appropriated budget and AR376
RRC Workflow Chart - alphabetical list of various business items and workflow from start to approvals, includes links and who to go to for what
RRC Sponsored Project Management Matrix - chart of various sponsored project management tasks and what responsibilities lie with the PI or Project Manager, the COAS Hub RA, and/or the RRC Research Center Administrator
RRC Resources & Forms - links to all RRC Google sites, RRC and some campus forms, common reference resources, and a list of commonly used RRC equipment that can be checked out
Topical Resources & Information
Topical Resources & Information
Accessibility:
Canvas Accessibility Report Ally - Ally is an external tool integrated into Canvas that scans the content you have added to your course site and assigns it an “accessibility score.” The score has an accompanying colored dial next to your content (not visible to students).
Communication:
The Research and Creative Activities Communications Toolbox provides guidance on sharing research with the public.
Online Research Media: See Guidelines for RRC Photos & Videos from Animal Care Committee (access limited to Boise State employees).
EurekAlert Submissions: Submit publications within the last 3 months to COAS for consideration to publish to EurekAlert, through 2-23-2027.
Meetings, Service, & Public Outreach:
RRC raptor faculty meetings are held on the first Friday of each month during the academic year. This is a standing committee, counting as a service workload commitment.
Osher Institute Proposal Form: Use this form to submit a request to teach an Osher Institute course at Boise State, which may include payment to the speaker. This is a public outreach opportunity for both faculty and graduate students.
Sponsored Projects:
Manage Awards - includes project-specific guidance on NCEs, procurement, allowability of costs, reporting, etc.
COAS Research and Creative Activity Support (COAS Hub)
COAS Hub Forms (use for sponsored projects administered by the COAS Hub)
DRED Video: How to get started with your research project
Travel:
Determine if people under your purview are traveling as employees, volunteers, or students. Their primary designation influences what documentation is needed and what insurance coverage can be provided for them. Ask the RRC's Research Center Administrator for guidance. Also see RRC Student Support website's travel information.
University Travel Resources & Forms
University Off-Road Vehicle Rental SOP
SUPERVISORY ROLE AIDS
SUPERVISORY ROLE AIDS
Hiring & Overall Supervisory Resources
Hiring & Overall Supervisory Resources
Information Needed to Request a Hire:
Job Standards Listings - use this to determine Job Title/Type and Job Code for hires
Pay Ranges and Grades - use this to cross-reference with Job Codes to determine what jobs fit your planned pay rate
Human Resources How to Hire - for benefit-eligible positions
Supervisor Resources - Basics, resource/service links, compensation and payroll links, training and development programs, employee relations, recommended readings
Supervisor Onboarding Checklist - link to copy the checklist to guide onboarding
Project Manager - This resource includes scope and hiring information from the Center for Research and Creative Activity (CRCA). Project managers can be hired for one or all of your projects to assist with detailed operations as well as research support, paid from sponsored projects if scoped in the budget(s) or from your local funds.
Employee Maintenance & Development
Employee Maintenance & Development
Accident Report Form - to be completed by supervisors
ADVANCEing Field Safety - "A program that aims to provide field research teams with the tools to promote safe and inclusive environments, identify unsafe and harmful behaviors, respond appropriately to mitigate these behaviors, support those impacted by the behaviors, and proactively plan to reduce the likelihood and impact of these behaviors in the future."
Bronco Hub Manager Self Service - Links to job aids approve/view HR actions, delegate approval authority, hire/rehire/add assignment, manage employee pay, manage time cards and absences (including time cards for recently separated employees), and make changes to employee assignments
Celebrating Employees - ideas for employee appreciation and motivation
Employee Performance Evaluations procedure/forms, Employee Evaluations Job Aids, and Performance Evaluation FAQs
Travel Authorizations:
Offboarding Supervisor/Approver Tasks
Offboarding Supervisor/Approver Tasks
Submit the Approval Workflow Maintenance form to update the designated approver(s).
Prior to the employee leaving the university, Designate New Supervisor(s) in Bronco Hub.
Do not submit Bronco Hub or Smartsheet transactions unless they will be fully approved by the employee's last day of work.
Notify RRC administration of your employee's last day so they know to submit an Employee Separation Form and expect the return of keys and equipment.
STUDENT SUPPORT
STUDENT SUPPORT
Graduate College Faculty and Staff Resources
Student Success Hub - See “For Advisors” for a “comprehensive resource for fostering academic growth and personal development at Boise State University”
Support for Students - from the Dean of Students, includes the form to refer a student for outreach, handling student hospitalizations or death, and more
Faculty Led Study Abroad Foreign Travel Checklist
Graduate Advising Survey Results
RRC Student Resources website - Especially note the Funding page with both internal and external funding opportunities
Student Driver Authorization Form - This form must be submitted for any non-employee student driving under the State of Idaho’s Automobile Rental Contract. A new form must be submitted for each trip/rental.
Authorized Volunteer Services Agreement Form - This form must be completed by students and sent to their home department (RRC or DBS) to keep on file if they are working on research during periods they are not employed by Boise State University, such as during the summer or all the time if a graduate fellow or paid through an outside entity. If driving university vehicles will be part of their responsibilities, this must be indicated in "Services Performed" to ensure university insurance coverage in the event of an accident/incident.
VPN Access Request - You need to submit this request for non-employee students (not employed by Boise State) who need VPN access (such as to remote in to the RRC desktop computer in RAPT 116)
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