But that’s MY ROOM! Group discussion on best practices, policies, political environments, software, and all things Room Scheduling.

Co-Facilitators Casey Capps, Registrar Martin Methodist College Jacob Jones, Assistant University Registrar University of Alabama

Location: Pulaski, TN Enrollment: Approx 1,100 Scheduling Style (centralized/de-centralized): Hybrid

Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Enrollment: Approx Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Enrollment: Approx. 36,000 Scheduling Style: Hybrid Sections Meeting on Campus: ~ 5,500/semester As of 2012 - 4th fastest growing public doctoral institution in United States. +71% since 2002. (Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac)

Open Discussion Are you centralized or de-centralized? What are some of the challenges that you face with your current style? Do you have any advice for other schools who might share your scheduling technique?

Open Discussion What software do you currently use to manage your schedule? What are some pros and cons of that software?

Open Discussion What is included inside of your scheduling policy? Does your scheduling policy incorporate your institution’s credit hour policy?

Open Discussion Does your scheduling policy address standard and non-standard meeting patterns? If so, how do you enforce standard meeting patterns on your campus?

Open Discussion Do you have the backing of upper administration?  If so, how did you get it? If not, how could you get it?

Open Discussion What has been the biggest challenge when it comes to room utilization?

Open Discussion How do you handle priority for space?   Does academics get first “dibs” or do some administrators try to utilize academic space?

Open Discussion Are there any changes on the horizon for Academic Scheduling that you are aware of which are exciting or scary? (New software, federal policy, accreditation standards changing, etc.)

Contact Information Casey Capps ccapps@martinmethodist.edu (931) 363-9809 x3809 Jacob Jones Jacob.Jones@ua.edu (205) 348-0252