Notice: Please bookmark this page as your access point to the STAR system.

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Critical Work Arounds and Known Issues

Browsers

Firefox, Internet Explorer and Chrome are the preferred browsers for STAR.  Spellcheck is available in Firefox and Chrome.

Firefox Compatability Issues

Internet Explorer Compatability Issues

Chrome Compatibility Issues

STAR Self-Help Video Series

Click here to access online STAR tutorials

* These tutorials require Adobe Flash Player to be viewed. If you don't have flash player, click here to download it.

STAR Resources

• Curriculum Vitae Guidelines SPS B11
• Preparation of Dossiers for  Re-appointment, Tenure/Permanence and/or Promotion
• McMaster CV: Tips & Advice
• Illustrated Navigation Guide (*Used in training sessions)
• Field Display Guide
• Data Entry Heading Guidelines (*Used in training sessions
• Program Secretary Guide
• Alternate STAR Report Guide
• Merit System - Surgery
• Merit System - Obs/Gyn

Contacts

Departmental T & P Coordinators List

Program Contacts

Clerkship Contacts

Postgrad Contacts

STAR Project Team

FIPPA Statement

STAR-CV News

Feb 27, 2012, Fixes for several known issues were implemented.  For further information see “Known Issues”

Feb 21, 2012, A committee was brought together to refine how the educational roles appear on the CV, in order to make the descriptions more meaningful and clear. The final clarifications should be completed and implemented in Q2, 2012.

Jan 15, 2012, Many known issues or bugs have been corrected. These include the duplicate date for publications, and limited field size for publications. See the Known Issues page for details.

October 1, 2011, CSU has obtained the source code for the STAR-CV application and will begin to correct all known issues, and develop a strategy going forward to ensure that the STAR application can meet the business needs of the Faculty.

Archived News

Training

STAR Training is highly recommended.  Please contact Barb Halliday to schedule a time.  Individual sessions for Faculty Members can be arranged.  Classes are available monthly in the Education Lab - Computer Services Unit - HSC 2D8.

Access

To access STAR-CV from home or remote site, you will require a MacID and a VPN client. Access to STAR is open to all Hamilton area hospitals, and McMaster network users.

LOGIN TO STAR-CV HERE

LOGIN TO Inventory of Science HERE*

*A STAR-CV login account is required.