Campuses:
After a great success last year, "Scheduling U" will return this August. Whether you're a Scheduling newbie or an expert in academic scheduling, there will be a workshop for you this summer! Scheduling staff from the Office of Classroom Management will conduct "Scheduling University" - a comprehensive series of workshops and seminars in August 2006.
Although this year's emphasis will be on Resource25 (aka R25), the enterprise level scheduling tool that is being rolled out to Twin Cities departments, other workshop offerings will update you on Electronic Course Scheduling (ECS), Electronic Course Authorization System (ECAS), and Scheduling reports.
R25 workshops offered during Scheduling U supplement the R25 Basics course required for R25 user database access. Introduction to Resource25 will provide an overview of the R25 system. Intermediate R25 and R25, ECS, the Interface, and You are designed for our current R25 users but are open to all. The New Improved R25 Web Viewer session will be of use to the entire campus community.
All
sessions will be scheduled twice during the two week period (July
31-August 4 and August 14-18) to provide you with flexibility in
attending the workshops. Please register for the sessions at http://training.oess.umn.edu/classroom/index.html
Click on Register for Classes to see available times.
SCHEDULING UNIVERSITY 2006 OFFERINGS
Introduction to Resource25- This session provides an overview of Resource 25 (aka R25) which is the enterprise level scheduling tool currently being rolled out to Twin Cities campus colleges and departments. It will feature a demonstration of R25 and a discussion of how it can streamline your space scheduling. Benefits include the elimination of "double-bookings," the R25/PS interface that streamlines the flow of information between R25 and PS, and the web viewer display of a room's schedule. The target audience is prospective R25 users.
Intermediate R25 - This R25 User Group meeting provides an opportunity to meet with R25 users and the R25 Support Team. This meeting will feature 1) Assigning resources to events in R25. 2) Creating additional searches used in generating reports in R25. 3) Activating workflow. 4) A time will be set aside for you to share your questions and experiences. This session is designed for current participants in the R25 Departmental Rollout but all are welcome to attend.
R25, ECS, the Interface, and You- This session will feature the R25/PS interface. The transactional interface moves course information between the R25 and PS databases automatically. Information presented will describe how the interface works and instruction in the best practices for ECS entry for courses needing instructional space (central and/or departmental). The target audience is current participants in the R25 Departmental rollout and scheduling coordinators.
New Improved R25 Web Viewer - OCM is implementing a new improved R25 Web Viewer. This session will demonstrate the new web viewer. The viewer will continue to provide schedule viewer information in graphical display. Its added functionality will include event searches and workflow. Event room requests submitted via the web viewer will create a draft event in R25 streamlining the room assignment process. This session is designed for all.
Scheduling 101 - This session will focus on the course scheduling process including production deadlines and a demonstration of Electronic Course Scheduling including how to combine cross-listed courses. The target audience is all new scheduling coordinators and experienced schedulers who would like a refresher.
How to Get the Room You NEED - Scheduling makes every attempt to meet faculty pedagogical needs when making room assignments. This workshop will give you tips on the best practices in submitting faculty room requests to Scheduling. It will provide a detailed explanation of the scheduling process from ECS Period 1 through the start of a semester. We'll answer questions ranging from "What does a Tech Upgrade room really include?" to "Why didn't I get assigned my favorite space?"
Using Scheduling Reports - A full complement of Scheduling related reports is now available to departments for use in planning, scheduling, and managing their course offerings. The reports range from the ECS Course Scheduling available in UM Reports to the room utilization reports found at the Office of Classroom Management web site. This session is designed to provide guidance on using these reports in preparing your class schedule and in managing the department's course submission requirements.
ECAS ABC's - The Electronic Course Authorization System (ECAS) is used to create new courses update existing courses, and send through the approval process. In addition to adding brand new courses, many departments renumber existing courses and/or use new designators. This workshop will clarify when to modify an existing course and when it's appropriate to create a new course. It will also explain how Enrollment Requirement Groups are created to enforce prerequisites or hold seats as reserve groups. Lastly, a topic title will be followed from its submission for college approval to its posting in the One Stop and appearing on a student's transcript.
SCHEDULING U 2006 SCHEDULE
All sessions will be scheduled twice during the two week period to
provide you with flexibility in attending the workshops. Please
register for the sessions at http://training.oess.umn.edu/classroom/index.html
Week 1 | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
0900-1100 | Scheduling 101 | ECAS ABC's | R25, ECS, the Interface, and You | Using Scheduling Reports
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1330-1530 | Introduction to Resource 25 | Intermediate R25 | How to Get the Room You NEED | New Improved R25 Web Viewer
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Week 2 | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
0900-1100 | Scheduling 101 | Using Scheduling Reports | New Improved R25 Web Viewer | ECAS ABC's
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1330-1530 | Introduction to Resource 25 | R25, ECS, the Interface, and You | How to Get the Room You NEED | Intermediate R25 |
