Class scheduling in ECS is in full swing for spring 2015 (1153). ECS period 1 for spring 2015 ends on April 16, 2014. Remember to ensure your classes and your enrollments are distributed across both the day and the week.
There has been an increase in the number of Monday/Wednesday 75-minute classes offered across campus. While this is permitted within the guidelines of the policy, it can only be maintained if departments spread their classes across both the day and the week. More and more departments are being asked to change their meeting patterns as a higher demand for large lecture halls (more than 70 students) during the busiest times on campus (Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon). You will have the best chance of getting the room you want if you choose a meeting time outside of those times.Refer to the class scheduling policy summary and FAQ for a refresher on the scheduling distribution policy. The following information might also be helpful:
- The policy was developed using the principle of the fair-use of resources. It aims to:
- reduce classroom demand for certain days and times
- increase scheduling flexibility for departments
- ensure reasonable class access for students
- There is no requirement to schedule classes at a particular time; it is required that classes and enrollments are evenly distributed throughout the day and week.
- The Class Scheduling Distribution Summary illustrates the class demand of a department or college.
