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Strategy 2 - Deploy Strategic Course Scheduling

While perhaps not the primary factor, flexibility in scheduling and availability of online courses impact student completion. Internal research has shown that students who take two to four online courses have a higher likelihood of completion. A strategic framework for online education has been developed to meet current and anticipated student needs as well as to respond to student needs in a focused and realistic manner.

Charge for 2022-23

The charge for the 2022-23 academic year will include the following elements:

  • Obtain and implement scheduling software suitable for scheduling optimization and analysis.
  • Develop comprehensive and transparent scheduling handbook.
  • Establish campus/site based goals for programs, and develop 8-week delivery models for suitable programs.

Key Accomplishments from 2021-2022

Key accomplishments this academic year include:

  1. More robust reporting and updating to the Provost Office regarding key strategic scheduling parameters (fill rates, course closures, etc).
  2. Successful implementation of College Scheduler and adjustments to preload schedules for specific programs.
  3. Prototype handbook was developed and piloted by 5 academic schools to gain insight on processes such as ‘Run/Cancel & Enrollment Management’, ‘Edits Process’, etc.
  4. Engagement with Business Process Analyst (Kelsey Pesta) who provided key framework to guide procedural flow.
  5. Broadened stakeholder base for strategic planning, engaging students and relevant college support departments which provided key insights for scheduling planning and management.

Strategy 2 Archive

Lead

Jason Pickavance, PhD

Associate Provost for Academic Operations

Jason.Pickavance@slcc.edu

801-957-3832

Lead

Thomas Hanson

Associate Professor

Tom.Hanson@slcc.edu

801-957-5084

Sponsor

Clifton Sanders, PhD

Provost for Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer

Clifton.Sanders@slcc.edu

801-957-4182