- What is included in this phase of the project for Fall 2021…
Implementing software to:
- Support event scheduling (non-class scheduling) in College Classrooms
- Create classroom assignments based on the software algorithm
- Generate data analytics reports to assist with decision making, and charge a faculty committee(s) for:
- Software configuration and support
- How the software algorithm is implemented
- How the arbitration process should be handled
- Utilize data and analytics from the software to make recommendations to College administration about policy changes that will ease scheduling
What is NOT part of this phase of the project:
- Shifting class times (Class times are still set by department)
- Expanding classes to evenings and weekends
What IS part of this phase of the project (Beginning Winter 2022):
- Creating consistent time and meeting patterns across all of the classrooms
Class Begin/End Times – For classes that meet for one, two, or four hour sessions, they must begin and end on the half hour. For classes with 90-minute sessions, there are specific beginning times:
- 9:00 am
- 10:30 am
- 12:00 pm
- 1:30 pm
- 3:00 pm
- 4:30 pm
- 6:00 pm
Classroom Scheduling Communication Plan (Fall/Winter)
For updates regarding the scheduling project, refer to:
scheduling.engin.umich.edu (U-M login required)
Also, please feel free to send feedback or questions to: enginscheduling@umich.edu