All schedulers should plan to attend the annual scheduling workshop series, Scheduling U. This year Scheduling U takes place October 26-30. Whether you are new to course scheduling or are a pro, there is a session for you during Scheduling U. Workshops are open to any University staff member.
Scheduling update live
An annual update on everything scheduling: policy, classroom renovations, timelines, upgrade impacts, how to get the room you need, and more. This is a must-see session!
Monday, October 26, 2:30-3:45 p.m. -- Ford Hall 115 (East Bank)
Wednesday, October 28, 1:00-2:15 p.m. -- Humphrey 50B (West Bank)
Thursday, October 29, 10:15-11:30 a.m. -- McNeal 144 (St Paul)
Astra Academics refresher
Astra Academics schedulers are invited to join the Academic Support Resources Training and Support team for a refresher session on entering classroom assignments using Astra Academics. We will demonstrate the process and have plenty of time for questions.
Thursday, October 29, 1:30-2:45 p.m. -- Bio Sci 12 (St Paul)
Everything CCS: Encore SR Help workshop session
Schedulers are invited to join the Academic Support Resources Training and Support team & OCM Scheduling Team for a CCS user review workshop. We will revisit some of the CCS processes that changed as part of the upgrade and have plenty of time for questions.
Monday, October 26, 8:45-10:00 a.m. -- Bio Sci 12 (St Paul)
Orientation to academic scheduling
Are you new to academic scheduling? Perhaps you are an experienced scheduler looking for a refresher? Plan to attend this session as we walk you through University policies and procedures that relate to scheduling. All processes from A to Z will be covered. This session is perfect for those brand new to the world of scheduling.
Tuesday, October 27, 1:00-2:15 p.m. -- Blegen 240 (West Bank)
That’s a wrap: Roundtable with the Scheduling team
Do you have a burning question that hasn’t been answered during Scheduling U? Not able to make it to a session you had hoped to attend? Bring all your lingering questions to this open forum. We’ll discuss best practices, data organization, and tips and tricks to help you schedule efficiently. This is an opportunity for schedulers to network and exchange practical experiences and challenges about their scheduling process.
Friday, October 30, 2:30-3:45 p.m. -- Bruininks Hall 432B (East Bank)
Tools for the academic scheduler
Scheduling decisions are strongest when supported by clear, concrete facts. This workshop will show you how to access data from multiple sources that is already at your fingertips using the Reporting Center, Class Scheduling Distribution Summary, Astra Schedule, and more. You will also learn more about how some
Friday, October 30, 9:45-11:00 a.m. -- Appleby 303 (East Bank)
Waitlists: Let’s take it from the top
Schedulers are invited to join the Academic Support Resources Training and Support team for a user overview workshop. Not only will we cover processes to setup and maintain waitlists, but also the issues and resolutions that were encountered with waitlists at the beginning of this term.
Tuesday, October 27, 8:45-10:00 a.m. -- McNeal 10 (St Paul)
