Innovative Approaches to University Scheduling: Centralization, Automation, and Change Management

In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, effective scheduling systems are crucial for optimizing resources and enhancing the academic experience. This panel brings together representatives from three universities who have recently undergone significant scheduling transformations. Join us for a dynamic discussion covering the real-time challenges and strategies involved in transforming scheduling systems to meet the demands of modern academia.

First Learning Outcome: Discover the insights and lessons learned from transitioning to a centralized scheduling model. Learn about the challenges faced and the solutions implemented to support this model, which the university has aptly named "Optimized Room Scheduling." 

Second Learning Outcome: Explore how one university successfully implemented Coursedog for class and academic event scheduling. Hear about the highlights of their project, including automated enforcement of scheduling policies and a revamped process for developing semester class schedules.

Third Learning Outcome: Gain valuable insights into the rollout of 25Live as an academic and events scheduling system. Understand how the institution addressed change management to ensure a smooth transition and effective adoption of the new system.

Core Competency: Change Management

Proficiency: Records & Academic Services Proficiencies

Presenter(s): 

Jonathan Reece University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Rita Peaster Oklahoma State University

Amynah Mithani Johns Hopkins University

Andrea Russo Johns Hopkins University